Oct 5, 2018 | Bridal Styling and Planning, Fashion and Beauty, Travel
Hello From New York City and the 2019 FW bridal fashion week! Twice each year, the bridal industry converges on the city that never sleeps so that designers from all over the world can present collections to buyers, the press, tastemakers and wedding industry experts....
Oct 4, 2018 | Fashion and Beauty
The obsession with bridal sportswear is real. @theiacouture presented a really beautiful collection for brides of every size, shape, color and style which in and of itself was empowering and awesome. But this outfit? This had me like 😍 Photo: Collin Pierson...
Oct 2, 2018 | Fashion and Beauty, Travel
Good morning New York City! It is always so exciting to land at night and be able to wake up rested and in a city that I love. From living here for a while as a small child with my parents to now working incredible events like New York Bridal Fashion week, I have so...
Sep 26, 2018 | Fashion and Beauty, Press
We love when we come across fun (and useful) items to incorporate into your special day; tried and true, Rescue Flats, are a must-have! Michelle used them at her wedding and had them available for her guests. They were a pretty amazing treat for the ladies’ feet...
Sep 20, 2018 | Hospitality, Styling and Planning
I am a creator. I make my living managing my family’s brands, community outreach and of course – producing events and weddings. All of these require creativity and solutions oriented thinking. But, no one feels “creative” ALL the time. So, a few months ago, when...
Aug 23, 2018 | Equestrian Life
Waiting to see how Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius stacked up against the field. Photo courtesy of Michelle Durpetti. Two years ago, Caitlyn Shiels and I were in Traverse City, Michigan, chasing indoors points for the amateur-owner hunters. I so wanted to go, and at 6, Mo...
Aug 23, 2018 | Equestrian Life, Health and Wellness, Travel
Do you have a routine or ritual that is a key component of your day? I travel a fair amount. In fact , as I write this I am in Lexington, Kentucky. A week from today I will be in Boston for a client’s wedding. Between the horses and my work, the road is actually my...
Aug 7, 2018 | Equestrian Life
For me, there is a connection from the inner most workings of my heart, deep into and through my soul, that is basically cellular when it comes to my horses. For my new followers – hello, welcome! And thanks for the follow. I am many things: a wedding planner, a...
Jul 12, 2018 | Hospitality, Personal
Photo: Collin Pierson One of the best pieces of advice that I’ve gotten came from my grandfather, Gene. He would always say “the harder I work, the luckier I get…” and that is one thing I always tell fellow industry professionals when they ask what is a valuable...
Jun 20, 2018 | Bridal Styling and Planning, Press
We’re so honored to be amongst PartySlate’s top 50 event planners in the country! We’re truly appreciative and humbled to be included among such incredibly hard working and talented planners. Event planners go by many names: producer, event designer...
