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8 Questions That You Shouldn't Ask Your Wedding Planner (and 20 That You Should!)
Raina
  • Dec 9, 2020
  • 10 min

8 Questions That You Shouldn't Ask Your Wedding Planner (and 20 That You Should!)

After being in the wonderful world of wedding planning for over 20 years, we understand that there is no question left unasked, not a ner...
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16 Steps Once You Get Engaged
Raina
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 7 min

16 Steps Once You Get Engaged

This is the moment you've been waiting for. You just said “yes” to the man or woman of your dreams. You've got the ring and you're gettin...
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Let's Get Married at the Courthouse!
Raina
  • Feb 19, 2020
  • 2 min

Let's Get Married at the Courthouse!

On a few occasions we have come across people saying that wedding planning is just too much of a hassle and they want a courthouse wedding.
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12 Dos & Dont's for Proper Engagement Ring Care
Raina
  • Jan 15, 2020
  • 4 min

12 Dos & Dont's for Proper Engagement Ring Care

Because your sparkler is such an important piece of jewelry be sure to treat it with the care it deserves.
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Taking the Perfect Ring Selfie
Raina
  • Dec 25, 2019
  • 3 min

Taking the Perfect Ring Selfie

Are you newly engaged? First, CONGRATULATIONS!! Second, we have some quick tips for posting the perfect ring selfie to show off that new bli
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Meet The Planners: 20 Questions with Raina & Mariah
Raina
  • Sep 11, 2019
  • 5 min

Meet The Planners: 20 Questions with Raina & Mariah

We'd like to reintroduce ourselves since its been a while! Meet Raina, the owner and Mariah, the lead planner of Weddings & Events b
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15 Delicate Engagement Rings We Love
Raina
  • Dec 5, 2018
  • 1 min

15 Delicate Engagement Rings We Love

The dainty and delicate engagement ring is one trend we’re more than happy to get onboard with. Subtle, itsy-bitsy treasures go with everyth
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30 Non-traditional Engagement Rings We Love
Raina
  • Nov 21, 2018
  • 1 min

30 Non-traditional Engagement Rings We Love

If you think an engagement ring should be an expression of individuality, then you’ll likely opt for a handcrafted, artisan piece. So, we’ve
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Meet The Planner
Raina
  • Sep 12, 2018
  • 7 min

Meet The Planner

If you are looking for someone with a silly sense of humor who will always be excited about your wedding even when your maid of honor is tir
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Hand Pressed Stationery Suites
Raina
  • Sep 5, 2018
  • 2 min

Hand Pressed Stationery Suites

We are loving the renaissance that letterpress printing has been seeing in an artisanal form. Scale House Print Shop uses handset metal and
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Be My Valentine
Raina
  • Feb 14, 2018
  • 1 min

Be My Valentine

62% of adults say they celebrate Valentine’s Day. They say love makes people do crazy things, however, so we want to know how you plan to sp
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How to Clean Your Engagement Ring at Home
Raina
  • Nov 29, 2017
  • 2 min

How to Clean Your Engagement Ring at Home

There are few things more mesmerizing than watching your gorgeous new engagement ring sparkle and dance in the light. Here's how to main
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Avoid These 10 Common Thank You Note Errors
Raina
  • Nov 8, 2017
  • 4 min

Avoid These 10 Common Thank You Note Errors

There are few things that stress newlyweds out more than thank you notes. There are just so many of them to write out for different gifts. C
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Selecting Your Wedding SEASON
Raina
  • Oct 11, 2017
  • 8 min

Selecting Your Wedding SEASON

Choosing the date for your wedding in Nashville ranks up there in importance in the wedding planning process, along with choosing your we...
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Let's Elope!!
Raina
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 5 min

Let's Elope!!

Many couples want to by-pass the expense, planning and time involved in a large, traditional wedding. Other couples want a small destination
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How to Get a Marriage License
Raina
  • Aug 16, 2017
  • 6 min

How to Get a Marriage License

Your union won't be official until you obtain your marriage license. Here's everything you need to know before you head to the marri
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When NOT to Wear Your Ring
Raina
  • Aug 9, 2017
  • 3 min

When NOT to Wear Your Ring

So they put a ring on it, and you don't want to take it off. We completely understand. If you want your bling to continue to shine brigh
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Ten Unity Ceremonies For Your Wedding
Raina
  • Aug 2, 2017
  • 5 min

Ten Unity Ceremonies For Your Wedding

Unity ceremonies can be performed at any point in your service and originate in various different cultures.Be sure to familiarize yourself w
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Diamonds in the Rough - Raw Diamond Engagement Rings
Raina
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • 3 min

Diamonds in the Rough - Raw Diamond Engagement Rings

Like any epic story, the history of diamonds is one of mystery, intrigue, and great romance. We have completely fallen for unique raw, rusti
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Meeting the Parents: A Survival Guide
Raina
  • May 18, 2017
  • 4 min

Meeting the Parents: A Survival Guide

Whether you already get along with your future mother-in-law or not, before you find yourself decked out in the wedding dress of your dreams
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