I Am Not Franck.

So many people think that if they hire a wedding planner, the planner is going to take over their wedding. Suddenly, it will no longer be the wedding the couple wanted, but instead the wedding the wedding planner envisions.  Now, this may be true for some wedding planners, in fact there is a whole TV show about just that, but I can promise that is not how we do it. 

I feel that our job is to find the vendors that will make the best possible version of the couple's wedding dream come true.  Most couples I have met have an idea what they want but are not sure how to go about making that happen.  That’s where we step in.  We take that dream and find the vendors that make it come alive.  Now, that is not to say that I haven’t had to rein a few brides in every now and then.  A few brides want everything they see, but my job is to make sure we stick to the things that work.

Some brides fear that a wedding planner will make them spend more than they really want.  Actually that would be impossible for me to do.  The couples’ contracts are with the actual vendors, I do not control the money, the couple does.  Nothing is contracted that you have not seen, approved and signed for.  More often than not, it is me saying, “Wait, wait, hold up, that is not in the budget.  How is this going to be paid for?”  I’m the person that is going to keep you on track.  I’m the one that will let you know what will work, and due to my years of experience, let you know what will not work.  I’m the one that will let you know when something needs to be done or when it can wait.  I’m the one that will make up your timeline (a chore every bride detests) and handle everything on the day. 

So don’t be afraid, it will not be Franck’s wedding, it will be yours only better.

Katherine Graduates

This weekend we got to attend Katherine's graduation.  A lot of my brides, past and present, know Katherine.  She came to work with us two years ago as an intern/assistant.  She has been worth her weight in gold.  The girl is not only hilarious but also a very hard worker.  We just love her and call her our adopted daughter.  We were so proud to see her graduate Clemson. 

Katherine came to us through her sister who was a Willrich bride at one point.  We also got to see Mary (the sister) at the graduation and that was so much fun.  We have kept in touch for years now.

The good news is Katherine will not be moving away, she will be staying in Greenville and still helping us with weddings.  We couldn't be happier and neither could our brides.

Anna and Cody's Woodsy Wedding

When Anna came to us, she was no stranger.  We had done her sister’s wedding several years ago and her mother is our go to makeup person.  So, I was really excited to do her wedding.  We decided on the Huguenot Loft in downtown Greenville, SC for both their ceremony and reception.  Anna knew the colors she wanted were navy, tangerines and ivory.  She loved the look of natural bark and curly willow.  So we ran with a theme of simple woodsy elegance.   Linens were ivory with ivory overlays embroidered with tiny leaves. Bark containers were used for centerpieces and a show stopping arch was built for the ceremony of tree limbs and grape vine, loaded with hydrangea blooms, orange roses, white roses and calla lilies.  This was moved to surround the cake during the reception.  There was also a huge J, their initial, made of moss and decorated with roses that hung on the wall.

For the menu, we did a buffet with an around the world theme built around the bride and groom’s favorite foods.  There was an Italian pasta station, Mexican quesadilla station along with American garlic mash potatoes with all the fixings and the best mac and cheese.  There were also carving stations of grilled medallions of beef and roasted turkey. All this along with a beautiful wedding cake meant no one went away hungry.

I love those little moments of the reception that make it very personal to the couple. A sweet moment during this reception occurred when the bride surprised her dad with a small birthday cake and had everyone sing happy birthday to him.

So now I will be quite and just show you just how beautiful this wedding was.

Vendors for this event:
Site:  Huguenot Loft
Planner:  Willrich Bridal and Special Events
Florist and Design:  Memories by McMillan
DJ: Sam Brooks, Life of the Party
Cake:  ABS Cakes
Musician:  Trey Rollins
Photographer:  Charles Bordner (I will post his pictures when I receive them)
Blog Photography - WB Images
Caterer - Goodlife Catering
Lighting and Video - Better Tie Productions
Rentals: Professional Party Rentals
Transportation - Eastside Transportation

Greer Bridal Expo

Be sure to mark your calendar and come by to see us at the Greer Bridal Expo.  It's going to be different than any other show you have attended.

Check out February's Belle Magazine

I'm so excited!!!  I just saw a copy of my interview in Belle Magazine written by the very sweet Alison Storm.  It turned out really cool.  If you see a copy of the February issue of the magazine but sure to pick it up.  I'd love for you to check it out.

This is Why I Am a Wedding Planner...

Video of Matt and Tiffany's Wedding Day.

I had to share the video trailer for the wedding we did a few weeks ago in Charleston.  It is FABULOUS.  Great job by Better Tie Productions.  So many brides tell me that they don't see the point in a video.  Well, I don't see how anyone watching this video could say they don't want a video of their wedding.  What a great way to remember the day.


Tiffany & Matt Wedding Trailer from Better Tie Productions on Vimeo.