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Mallory and Bill were married in the summer, at one of the top wedding venues in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York: The Lake House on Canandaigua. I might be a little biased as a Rochester wedding planner (I only live 25 minutes away!), but Canandaigua Lake is such a special place. We […]

An Impressive Lake House Wedding on Canandaigua Lake

Lake House wedding on Canandaigua

Real Weddings

After a year of postponements and last-minute changes, Holly and Dan’s stunning vineyard wedding was a true breath of fresh air. The design incorporated the bride and groom’s love of florals and patterns. We also wanted to make their destination wedding weekend a truly interactive and progressive experience. After learning about Holly and Dan’s wedding […]

A Stunning Vineyard Wedding in the Finger Lakes, New York

Colorful Finger Lakes vineyard wedding

Real Weddings

As a Finger Lakes wedding planner who’s been planning events for almost 15 years, I’m used to planning for the worst or the unexpected. But I never thought I would be so used to using the term “socially distant” or “social-distancing” so much in my career. I’ve also never been so vigilant about checking the […]

9 Ways Have a Beautiful Yet Socially Distant Wedding in New York

Bride and Groom Wearing Face Masks

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You’re engaged! Hooray! You’ve had your discussion about budget and in order to afford all the things, you’ve decided to take the wedding planning into your own hands.  Is a DIY wedding actually cheaper? Can I really make my own DIY wedding fun, memorable and unique? Is planning a wedding really that hard? How can […]

10 DIY Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid: Part 2

Ultimate Wedding Band Contract Checklist | Verve Event Co. | upstate ny wedding band

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