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There is a "right" way to plan your wedding. You'll frequently hear me say that planning a wedding is a lot like building a home. You have to start with a well-planned and documented foundation (aka a blue print) and build everything from that. You would never hang drywall before you knew exactly where your plumbing and electric needed to be run, would you?

One of the foundational elements of our planning process is spatial planning. With the scope of the project - venue, guest count, and event format - we determine how guests will flow through a space. We like to approach each project with a fresh set of eyes and determine how we can utilize the structural constraints of a space to our client's advantage. Often times I like to sit in the empty venue and brainstorm the possibilities. It's a mixture of ingenuity, expertise and practicality that allows us to create functional and inspiring event layouts.

photography: @jessicablex

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Maybe you have started planning your wedding, and you have come to the quick realization that wedding planning is complex and confusing. What's the best order of operations? How do I manage my family's expectations and opinions? Where do I even begin!?!

Over the last 10 years, we have refined our full-service planning process so that we can hold our clients' hands through their entire engagement while efficiently managing, documenting, and verifying EVERY event detail. Wedding clients should be guided through a validated and robust planning process, so they can enjoy the planning experience as much as the wedding celebration itself.

Witnessing our clients and their families relaxed and present on their wedding day is the surest sign of a job well done. Swipe to see details of Emily and Joey's magical day.

Design, Planning and Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Photography: @mullersphoto
Client: @sturm_emily
Venue: Happy Hollow Country Club
Gown: @moniquelhuillier
Calligraphy: @mir.writes
Band/DJ: @patricklentzentertainment
Cocktail Hour Music: @karylnmusic
Ice Cream: @tedandwallys
Florist: @bouquetomaha
Beauty: @kontempoomaha
Installations/Lighting: @bloomsandbouquets
Linens: @latavolalinen

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I'm most excited by projects that require research. Whether it's studying a culture, design style, and/or time period, adequate research ensures that all design selections and touchpoints create consistency and strategically contribute to a cohesive event experience.

When Mary and Alex shared their love of Wes Anderson, my heart almost burst with joy. Their reception venue, the Paxton Ballroom, featured ornate architecture and gilded details that were reminiscent of Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel, so I eagerly fell down an internet rabbit hole studying the film. I analyzed Wes' cinematography style, his costume design, and obsessed over the film to determined how I could bring Anderson's distinctive visual and narrative styles to A+M's wedding.

I designed a rich and saturated wedding color palette like the colors in the film. Alex requested navy, so we layered it with Mendl’s iconic pink color and a deep, rich burgundy. For the invitation suite, our graphic designer created a regal crest and monogram complete with crossed keys (a reference to the film’s elite crossed keys society). The RSVP card was designed to look like a vintage telegram, and our designer created an illustration of the Paxton that was included on the details enclosure (similar to the iconic Grand Budapest structure visually represented throughout the film).

Cocktail hour took place in The Paxton’s lobby. We designed the table assignment display to look like hotel keys stored behind a reception desk. Custom gold frames backed with velvet held skeleton keys paired with silk tassels and table assignment tags. Oversized bar signage directed guests to try the signature drink (champagne with St. Germain) for “a dash of panache” (a reference to M. Gustave’s favorite perfume – L’Air de Panache). Abraham Catering’s team passed a variety of whimsical apps including strawberry mousse in round chocolate cups garnished with edible flowers. After cocktail hour, guests were directed to a glowing dining room. Miniature navy bowties marked the gentlemen’s place settings and mini bouquets directed the ladies to their seats.

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Proud (small-biz) mama moment:
The ladies surrounding me in this photo deserve so much praise. They helped me produce one of the most complex events we've executed in a long time. Guided by our (intense) documentation and training, they were quick on their feet and constantly analyzing the setup and event to determine how they could assist the production and wedding guests. The production could not have gone smoother, and I am forever grateful for these women and their dedication to creating a successful event for our clients. Thank you Katie, Brooke, Lindsay, Shelby, and Jaime.

We have a whole team of event assistants who will produce our 2021 celebrations. Some of them have been part of the Lovestruck team for 5+ years. These women are unstoppable, and I am so proud to work along side them.

Photo: @mikecassimatis

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Are you planning a Memorial Day picnic? We have some inspiration for you! We designed these perfectly-packaged picnic boxes for Eden and Zack's tent wedding in 2013, and they are still one of our favorite wedding details.

After several prototypes and many planning meetings with the caterer, we designed these detailed boxes seen in the photos (swipe to see more)! We loved watching guests open these charming picnic bundles as they were surrounded by flowers from the mother of the bride's garden.

Witnessing wedding guests' reactions to highly-personal, intentionally-designed details is my favorite part of my job.
And my favorite picnic box item...? The salad skewers with BANANA BREAD croutons!

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovetruckevent
Photos: @mullersphoto
Catering: @attitudeonfood

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