Tag:Children in Weddings
2014 was an amazing year full of families who openly welcomed Mon Amie Events, Inc into their lives to plan their weddings and events. Some of these couples actually were siblings of others I’ve assisted in the past and it was wonderful to help another family member down the same aisle. Others were new families who were warm and hospitable from the moment we first met. Regardless of how long I have known them, each of these families are forever […]
The 12 Days of Christmas – Mon Amie Events, Inc Style: 2014 has been an amazing year, so as I reflect back on this year during this time of great Thanksgiving and joy, I thought I would share with you a 12 Days of Christmas style list of a few fun facts from 2014: 12 – Different Cake Flavors were used by couples. (If you’re asking me to reveal a favorite — ohh SUCH a hard choice […]
Anyone who knows me outside the event world knows I call the West Baden Springs Hotel in the French Lick Resort “Mecca” – many who know me inside the wedding world know it too. I love the rolling countryside of the Southern Indiana hills as you approach. I love the iconic yellow brick beacon that appears like a mirage out of the countryside. I love the stunning architecture that sweeps stories into the sky. I love the attention to detail […]
I’m lucky. I get it. I get to help couples and families plan an incredible celebration and share in special, intimate moments. I get to see private, quiet moments with wonderful people. I get to see things few people get to see, and I get to share in these quiet prayers, whispered conversations and silly conversations just before a bride walks down the aisle with her father and I am humbled to be present in the moment. I’m not immune […]
Every once in a while a couple just touches your soul. In 14 years of planning weddings I’ve been lucky enough to have this happen to me several times throughout the year. It’s one of the reasons I am so discerning about the number of clients I take a year, and one of the reasons I interview each client so thoroughly as much as they interview me. My only regret with Andrea and Patrick — time. Patrick proposed to Andrea […]
Father’s Day is this Sunday and in the day’s honor, I wanted to have brides reflect on their first love ~ their Daddy. During the wedding weekend, the entire day seems to go very quickly. I wanted to give a few points in the day to honor the man who stood by your side until you met the new love of your life. Having these moments with your Dad will be among the best memories of your wedding. Both you, and your […]
A Toast to Mothers! As we enter Mother’s Day week I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of family in a wedding. The wedding ceremony is the blending of two families into one and while some portions of the ceremony ritual dictate how this happens, I want each of my planning clients to also take a few moments to relax, enjoy and take a deep breath. I also want their families to do the same. Savoir […]
We all know entering any special event an experience for the entire mind, body and soul. It’s something for each of the 5 senses and one of my favorites for my clients to think about is the sense of touch! Every client thinks about sight and sound, and quite obviously taste – but touch is of equal importance. In many cases, it relates to the other senses. If you touch something – it’s because the sense of sight made […]
Children across the country are heading back to school; as a wedding planner I am often asked about children and their role in a couple’s wedding. Whether it be the nieces and nephews of the bride and groom, a dear family friend or even their own child, a bride and groom often have wee ones they want to include into their wedding day. Many brides first began dreaming of their own wedding when they were a flower girl themselves. […]