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We will never get over how lucky we are to work with so many amazing couples. Every wedding is so unique, partly because each event is a reflection of the couple. Lindsay and Alex's wedding was exactly that.⁠⠀
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The foundation of the design represented Lindsay’s desire for a garden-inspired celebration with a muted color palette and romantic florals. In order to capture Alex’s personality, we added modern elements and introduced deeper tones into the color palette to give the design a masculine edge.⁠⠀
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Creating a unique and innovative atmosphere for wedding guests is what we live for, and Lindsay & Alex's wedding did not disappoint!⁠⠀
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Lindsay and Alex were married on a Saturday evening in October in a clear top tent adjacent to the reception venue. The ceremony featured a custom gray-washed chuppah with a geometric design that was covered in lush floral blooms and greenery. A confetti canon was released when the couple shared their first kiss as husband and wife. As they moved inside for dinner, guests grabbed a calligraphy escort card before enjoying French 75 cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Coordination: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Florals: @hillisandcompany⁠⠀
Calligraphy: @cheryldyercalligraphy⁠⠀
Venue: @diamondroom605⁠⠀
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When couples get engaged, many of them begin to dream about what their wedding day will look like. ⁠⠀
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Most brides-to-be describe their ideal wedding day as: calm, stress-free, and fun. ⁠⠀
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Those special 24 hours should be all of those things, but what about the HUNDREDS of days leading up to the wedding? ⁠⠀
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How do couples want to feel during their engagement and the extensive planning process? ⁠⠀
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We believe wedding planning should be as enjoyable as the celebration itself. ⁠⠀
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Our detailed planning process removes the stress and complexity of preparing for your big day. ⁠⠀
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As your trusted partner:⁠⠀
- we guide your planning⁠⠀
- design an experience that brings your vision to life and⁠⠀
- produce your wedding with precision⁠⠀
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so you can cherish the special time BEFORE your celebration.⁠⠀
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After all, planning your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.⁠⠀
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Photography: @ashleynicolecreative⁠⠀
Location: @arcbridalboutique⁠⠀
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Imagine being greeted at this gorgeous outdoor wedding with an ice-cold infused lemonade and soft melodies from an acoustic guitar playing in the background. You sign the guest book, watch the ducks waddle to the nearby pond, and grab some crudités from the abundant appetizer display while you mingle with friends.⁠⠀
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Cocktail hour draws to a close, and our friendly production team ushers you to the seating assignment display. Two of our event assistants find your escort card and direct you to the tent. At the tent you are greeted by more team members who direct you to your table. You're surrounded by beautiful decor and warm conversation. Your anticipation for the remainder of the reception grows as the bride and groom make their grand entrance.⁠⠀
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Attending a wedding should be a memorable occasion and feast for the senses. Our production team is trained to make sure each wedding guest feels welcomed and taken care of. We were delighted to provide this experience for Denae, Brady, and their cherished wedding guests.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
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Who's hosting a socially distanced picnic for the Fourth this year?⁠ ⁠⠀
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We love designing food experiences for our weddings. Be it casual or formal, well-planned menus can be one of the most memorable parts of an event. Take a look back at some of our favorite menu items.⁠⠀
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Food/Drink: @attitudeonfood⁠⠀
Event Design + Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photos: @mullersphoto, @jessicablex⁠⠀

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There is something so romantic about alfresco dining!⁠⠀
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For Liz and Sean's September wedding at the Magnolia Hotel, we designed the outdoor dining space to feel intimate and welcoming. Long dining tables promoted lively conversation while string lights adorned with green vines created a canopy of light and life above the wedding guests. Drawing on the venue's European-inspired architecture, we incorporated a variety of romantic textures and ornate accents into the tablescapes.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Hair & Makeup: @kontempoomaha⁠⠀
Floral: @creativefleurs⁠⠀
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These custom place cards are still one of our most talked about pieces of all time!⁠⠀
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To pull off this place card + favor combo, we packaged handmade truffles made by the mother of the bride in calligraphy boxes wrapped with silk ribbon and a wax seal. Wedding guests found these adorable treats waiting for them at their dining tables.⁠⠀
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The centerpieces featured lush blooms artfully arranged in weathered ceramic pots. Vineyard chairs added to the organic quality of the dining space. The place settings featured taupe lace chargers, rose gold flatware, and deckled menus.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Coordination: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Calligraphy: @mir.writes⁠⠀
Floral: @creativefleurs⁠⠀
Rentals: @ultrapom⁠⠀
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There's nothing quite like a relationship between a father & daughter. We get the opportunity to witness so many sweet moments between the bride and her dad on the wedding day, be it their first look or the duo walking down the aisle.⁠⠀
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And we don't take for granted that these big moments are a culmination of all the little moments that come with parenting. Fathers work tirelessly to care for their children. We see it in our own dads, our husbands, and the fathers we get the privilege of working with throughout the wedding planning process.⁠⠀
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On this Father's Day (and honestly, every day) we want the dads out there to know that we see and appreciate them. Here's to all the fathers out there raising and loving on their kids day in and day out.⁠⠀
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⁠Event Design & Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Gown: @misshayleypaige⁠⠀
Beauty: @kontempoomaha⁠⠀
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Smaller guest counts = more design possibilities. ⁠⠀
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Andrea and Adam's intimate vow renewal let us re-imagine the traditional guest experience while emphasizing the great achievement of ten years of marriage.⁠⠀
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We commissioned custom mugs topped with silicone lids from a ceramist, and the Dismal River service staff passed champagne to the guests as they gathered at the Club House prior to the vow renewal. The staff wore linen aprons and carried trays with the following message hand-lettered on them:⁠⠀
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"Marriage is a bumpy road, and so is the ride to the ceremony…"⁠⠀
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"Enjoy some spill-proof bubbles"⁠⠀
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The renewal took place on one of the tee boxes on the golf course, so the guests caravanned to the location in their golf carts with refreshments in hand.⁠⠀
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Prior to the event weekend, we collected each guests' cocktail preferences on a custom website that we built. ⁠⠀
When guests returned to the Club House following the vow renewal, they were greeted with their cocktail of choice. Each drink was prepared in stemmed glassware embellished with a gold charm featuring the guest's name etched on the front and their table assignment on that back. You know we love multi-purpose functional design. ⁠⠀
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⁠Event Design & Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @ashcrawfphoto⁠⠀
Floral: @bouquetomaha⁠⠀
Gown: @arcbridalboutique⁠⠀
Calligraphy: @cheryldyercalligraphy⁠⠀
Venue: @dismalriver⁠⠀
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#omahaweddingplanner #lovestruckevents #midwestwedding⁠ #vowrenewal #outdoorwedding #signaturecocktail #custommug #takeyourseat #escortdisplay #weddinginspiration⁠⠀
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Design Optimization - you'll hear our team talk about it ALL THE TIME. ⁠
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How can we analyze the variables of a wedding (location, event format, budget, design preferences, guest flow) to achieve the most optimized design?⁠
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We first toured Dismal River Club back in 2018 for our client's 2019 vow renewal. Upon arrival, my instincts told me the Club's back patio space was too special not to utilize. We continued to exhaust various design options that included bringing in a tent, flooring, and catering kitchen out to the golf course. After numerous schematics and budget calculations, we ultimately decided to transform the Club's back patio space so we could stretch the client's investment further, and I couldn't have been happier with the result.⁠
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⁠The design included a feminine color palette and accents, and we balanced the masculinity of the Club's existing design by bringing in various iron elements and suede draping. ⁠
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It was a truly magical setting. ⁠
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Event Design & Planning: @lovestruckevent⁠
Photography: @ashcrawfphoto⁠
Floral: @bouquetomaha⁠
Draping: @littlemadevents⁠
Production: @402eventservices⁠
Venue: @Venue: @dismalriver⁠
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We always start our weekly internal meetings with a "segue" to share personal + professional milestones before we jump into prioritizing client work. The last two weeks have been filled with discussion on current events and racism. And specifically - what activism looks like for us as individuals and as a business. ⁠
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We will continue to share our work with you, but we're excited to diversify our content to highlight Black voices and business owners. In addition, I look forward to actively sourcing products from Black and minority owned businesses in our designs.⁠
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I know our ideas will grow as our small team continues to share educational resources like books, podcasts, and films with each other. We're committed to continuing the conversation. ⁠
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We don't have all of the answers and our goal is to improve, so we welcome your feedback. ⁠
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“A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink.”⁠⠀
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― Gina Carey⁠⠀
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I love this quote because it reminds me of my grandma Treva who turned 95 yesterday. She grew up in a small town in Iowa without electricity or plumbing. She raised 12 children with very little money, and she has thrived the last 15 years without my Grandpa (affectionately called Boompa) as she discovered her passion for poetry and published three books. ⁠She is the epitome of a strong woman with an open heart.⁠⠀
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If you catch her eye from across the room, she'll always wink at you. And that little gesture makes your heart swell. As one of 50-something grandchildren (I've lost count), I have always felt loved and supported by her.⁠⠀
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She is small but mighty. Swipe to see when I called BS on her claim that she is 5' 2" tall. I love how proud she stood as we measured her at 4' 10". ⁠⠀
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I carry this quote in my back pocket to remind myself to stand up tall and tackle the challenges as they come. Problem solving is just part of the adventure. ⁠⠀
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Photo 1: @ashcrawfphoto⁠⠀
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#strongwoman #inspirationalquotes #quoteoftheday #wecandohardthings #nebraskaweddingplanner #omahaweddingplanner #omahaweddingplanning⁠⠀

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This is not a pause.⁠
This is a vow to do better.⁠
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I have found many antiracist resources online, but sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part. ⁠
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But we just need to dive in, so I'm sharing the educational resources and tools I'm exploring THIS week in hopes that it might encourage others:⁠
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- Read "The Skin You Live in" By: Michael Tyler and David Lee and start discussing race with my toddlers⁠
- Read "How to Be an Antiracist" by: Ibram X Kendi⁠
(both books purchased from @semicolonchi)⁠
- Subscribe to the Code Switch Podcast⁠
- Listen to the stories and voices of these people: @rachel.cargle @theconsciouskid @audrelordeproject @ibramxk @ckyourprivilege @elainewelteroth @privtoprog ⁠
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This is just Step One. I know this is a lifelong opportunity to listen, learn, and take action. Join me.⁠

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We know wedding guests don't need an excuse to visit the bar, but this menu display invited guests to linger a bit longer as they ordered cocktails. ⁠
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Great design in my opinion is that fine line of juxtaposition between opposing colors, textures, and finishes. This display is that sweet spot of hard vs soft / warm vs cool. ⁠
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Event Design & Coordination: @lovestruckevent⁠
Photography: @alexdoes_⁠
Floral: @ashleyfoxdesigns⁠
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One of my favorite details from one of my favorite weddings. ⁠⠀
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Swipe for details of this gorgeous escort display that included huge acrylic panels with guest names + blooms and foliage artfully arranged by @ashleyfoxdesigns.⁠⠀
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I had dreamed up and sketched this display during our design process, but the real-life version was way beyond my expectations. We're fortunate to get to collaborate with some really talented artists.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Production: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @alexdoes__
Floral: @ashleyfoxdesigns⁠⠀
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Who doesn't love BEFORE and AFTER photos?⁠⠀
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Spending so much time at home has really got me thinking about how transformative interior design can be in terms of mood and energy. ⁠⠀
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We purchased our colonial home in 2012, and we have been slowly renovating every square inch of the property since then. Our first project was the living room which was a complete DIY. Even 8 years later, the living room is still my favorite room in the house. As I spend more time there watching the boys build pillow forts on the couch and Lego battleships on the leather ottoman, I appreciate how the room's design makes me feel calm and cozy. The light from the four windows in the living room makes our home feel less enclosed. It's almost liberating in a time when I sometimes feel "caged in".⁠⠀
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The kitchen gut job was our next big project. I was pregnant with Arthur at the time, so we brought in professionals to completely change the footprint of the room.⁠⠀
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⁠During quarantine, I've appreciated the intentional design decisions we've made to make our home more functional for our family. I seek comfort in those little things. Is there a room, paint color, artwork, furniture piece, or something else in your home that provides a sense of calm and comfort? ⁠⠀
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#beforeandafter #interiordesign #omahaweddingplanner #nebraksaweddings #nebraskaweddingplanner #detailsmatter #nebraskabride ⁠⠀
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Emily and Joey's french garden-inspired wedding design was anchored by a clear-top tent on the front lawn of Happy Hollow Country Club in Omaha. We wanted to get the most out of the space, so we designed the tent to be dual-purpose for cocktail hour and for dancing. ⁠⠀
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Our team handed guests their escort cards from the seating assignment display which combined custom-welded metal trellises adorned with confederate jasmine, linen-backed frames, custom vellum pockets with white printing, and hand-lettered escort cards. Guests were then directed inside the tent to grab drinks from the bar or lounge on the vintage furniture. The tent structure was softened with grey draping and a six foot wide crystal chandelier which added to the to the intimate, garden ambiance.⁠⠀
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Event Planning & Design: @lovestruckevent⁠⠀
Photography: @mullersphoto ⁠⠀
Floral: ⁠@bouquetomaha⁠⠀
Wedding Dress: ⁠@verawang⁠⠀
Calligraphy:⁠ @mir.writes
Venue: Happy Hollow Country Club⁠⠀
Hair & Makeup: @kontempoomaha
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These floor-length gowns in Serenity Blue from Jenny Yoo are still some of our favorites bridesmaid dresses to date! And how adorable is the flower girl?!?⁠
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This light, airy hue has us anxious for Spring and the warmer weather we hope comes with it. Anyone else?⁠
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Photography: @themullersphoto⁠
Bridesmaids Dresses: @jennyyoo and @readyorknot⁠
Floral: @⁠bouquetomaha⁠
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Wedding season is what we live for, and this year is no exception. We're just having to delay that gratification a few months.⁠⠀
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We're so thankful for the opportunity to do what we love every single day. There may be crazy days and long nights (and unexpected pandemics), but there's nothing we'd rather be doing than working with couples to create one-of-a-kind wedding experiences for our clients and their guests.⁠⠀
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We're still working behind-the-scenes to fine-tune every last detail for our next few weddings. In the meantime, we'll leave you with views of one of our favorite lounge spaces.⁠⠀
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Photography: @mullersphoto⁠⠀
Flowers: @bouquetomaha⁠⠀
Venue: Happy Hollow Country Club⁠⠀
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Organization is my self-care.⁠
Sounds weird to some, but I'll explain.⁠
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But first:⁠
How are you guys doing? Have the last few WEEKS felt like MONTHS to you too?⁠
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I'm sure most of you have rode a rollercoaster of emotions as we try to navigate this pandemic as adults/parents/ partners/business owners. ⁠
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Even before the world was turned upside down by COVID-19, I have used organization as a self-care tool. I feel most comfortable when my home is tidy and my junk drawers are junk-less. I feel empowered when I only keep what I use and donate everything else. I am filled with a sense of calm when everything truly has a "home" because in a world where I'm constantly multi-tasking, I never have to think about where to find something. ⁠
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I listened to a podcast about simplifying your life and reducing the number of decisions you have to make each day, so that your brain has more capacity to take on other challenging situations (such as how to postpone 7 weddings and keep 7 couples, 14 families, and countless vendors calm, cool and collected as our team charges into the unknown). ⁠
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Some people invest in face creams or massages. But as a way to maintain a sense of emotional and mental wellbeing, I invest time and money into organizing my home (I love you @thecontainerstore) and my brain (I love you @shopwitanddelight planner).⁠
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If this resonates with you, but you don't know where to start, reach out to @joanna_organize She has amazing tips and services that will bring more calm to your home. We need it now more than ever. ⁠
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Photo by @ashleynicolecreative⁠
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#organizationismyselfcare #selfcare #declutter #organize #homeorganization #cleanhomeclearmind #omahaweddingplanner #nebraskaweddingplanner⁠

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The meet-cute!⁠⠀ Although it's a Hollywood term to describe the first encounter of two characters that fall in love, we use this endearing term to learn more about our couples and how they first met. ⁠⠀
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We've heard many stories from the 200+ couples we've worked with, and as many of them involve a chance-encounter, you can't help but think that fate plays apart in a lot of these relationships.⁠⠀
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Betsy and Ryan met on a crisp Spring night in the bride's hometown. In a moment of kismet, they saw each other from across the bar and their connection couldn't be denied. They talked for hours outside on a park bench. The budding trees and delicate blooms around them became the perfect inspiration for their Spring wedding day, two years later. ⁠⠀
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When we design a wedding, we love pulling inspiration from unique elements of the couple's story. Sometimes it's a date or place of their first meeting. Others, it's their favorite travel destination or time of year. No matter what, we strive to design a wedding ceremony and reception that is unique to each couple.⁠⠀
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Event Design & Coordination: @lovestruckevent Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Floral: @bouquetomaha⁠⠀
Dress: @misshayleypaige @rhylanlangbridal⁠⠀
Hair & Makeup: @salonforwomen⁠⠀
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This time last year we were moving our entire office/design showroom to our new location. We had to strategically place items in the new space. The old lease was expired, but the build-out for the new office wasn't complete (it was running 8 weeks behind). After we had moved all of our office items and inventory, there was a huge roof leak and massive amounts of water poured into our new space. This all took place as we were starting a 7 week sprint of back-to-back weddings. Upon reflection, the magnitude of work we took on during this time was almost comical.⁠
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The reason I bring this up is - as a small business you are constantly climbing mountains. As soon as you reach the peak and conquer a new challenge, the mountain grows taller and the stakes get higher as you become a more established business. ⁠
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Lindsay and I quickly accepted that this constant climb is a signal that we're doing something right. We're growing. We're evolving. And we're discovering new ways to better serve our clients. ⁠
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For example, just as we had wrapped up an unexpected and complicated project in February, COVID-19 popped up and declared itself our current "mountain". We buckled down, and each day we put one foot in front of the other. It's definitely not easy to navigate these uncertain times, but I trust in our experience to guide us, and ⁠I'm lucky to have these ladies (pictured here) by my side. ⁠
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I hope this is a friendly reminder to support local small businesses. I'm sure this pandemic is just one of the many challenges they are currently facing, and they could use our support. ⁠
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I love to start my week brainstorming which Omaha restaurants I'm going to order takeout from. Send me your suggestions/give your favorites a shoutout in the comments!⁠
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Photo by @jessicablex⁠
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I have EXCITING news! Margie Merchant has joined the Lovestruck team as an Associate Planner. ⁠⠀
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I was first introduced to Margie a few years ago when she was working for a local production company that we hired for our events. I immediately noticed her intense work ethic and ability to problem solve. Since then, Margie has built a successful wedding planning business. We reconnected over coffee and two hours zoomed by as we discussed our business values and the importance of clear communication, documentation, and process. It was during that meeting that I knew she would be the perfect addition to our team. ⁠⠀
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Margie has started to accept late-2020 and 2021 clients, and we cannot wait to see the events she produces. ⁠⠀
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Also - head over to our website to see our new headshots! A big thank you to @jessicablex for always making us look like we get 8+ hours of sleep every night. ⁠⠀
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Scrolling through the photos of my team gives me so much pride. Although I'm sad that we won't be together producing our originally-scheduled Spring weddings, I know that when the gathering ban is lifted, our team will come together with an even greater passion to produce our clients' weddings. I am so hopeful that this pandemic will remind people how important it is to celebrate love and to celebrate each other. ⁠⠀
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A well-designed escort display should be functional AND contribute to the client's overall design vision. When designing seating assignments, we consider:⁠⠀
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- Location: How are guests flowing through the wedding spaces? Where will our Event Assistants be able to connect with all of the wedding guests to direct them to their tables? With Betsy and Ryan's Friday wedding, their guests arrived from the ceremony, were greeted with cocktails and canapés as they walked through the Sculpture Garden, and then moved directly into the dinner tent. We used their escort display to delineate the entrance of the tent, and our Event Assistants were able to efficiently guide guests to their dining tables.⁠⠀
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- Form: Is the display a poster or collection of individual cards? What works better for the event format? What will work best with the overall design? Because Betsy and Ryan's guests would encounter the display as they were walking into the dining space, we knew a poster would be best. We like to use individual cards if the guests will view the display at the beginning of cocktail hour and will need to be reminded of their table assignment as they move into the dinner space roughly 45 minutes later. ⁠⠀
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- Design: How can the display add to the overall wedding design? What will feel cohesive with the other design elements? For Betsy + Ryan's wedding, guest names were hand-lettered on soft cotton paper. The posters hung on shepherd's hooks that were tucked into large wooden planters filled with dogwood and seasonal greens. ⁠⠀
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Planning + Design: @lovestruckevents⁠⠀
Photography: @jessicablex⁠⠀
Floral: @bouquetomaha⁠⠀
Calligraphy: @mir.writes⁠⠀
Venue: @joslynartmuseum - Omaha, Nebraska⁠⠀
Catering: @abrahamcatering⁠⠀
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