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Margo and Zack's Wedding

Margo wanted to have a beautiful fall "themed" wedding, without it looking like there was going to be a hayrack ride after dinner. I think we accomplished that.

Margo and Zack both spent the afternoon keeping themselves calm (each in their own way).

They had the ceremony and reception at the Country Club of Lincoln. I loved working with Julie and her team. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again soon!.

Heidi Beran provided the ceremony music on her harp! It sounded awesome, she is incredibly talented.

The uber talented Conrad from Stem Gallery created the centerpieces, aisle decor, and altar arrangements, and Char from Charlene's Bridal and Event Rentals provided the chair covers and linens.

A couple days before the wedding, it was realized that the escort cards were not going to work as we had originally intended them to. So, three days before the wedding I got my hands on 175 wine corks and constructed escort card holders out of them. They blended in well with the rest of the decor. Christopher and his team from Porridge Papers created all the paper (and printing) for the wedding. The invitations rocked - they were made out of plantable paper. Instead of tossing the invitation after the wedding, guests could plant their invitation and wildflowers would sprout! How eco-friendly and awesome is that!?

Zack had a slightly untraditional wedding party - instead of a Best Man he had a Best Woman. Let me tell you, I think EVERY groom should have a Best Woman in his bridal party. We loved Kate!

Immediately following the ceremony, David Dale (thanks David (and Chris!)for the photos!!) stole Zack and Margo for a private photo session. Margo and Zack wanted to have some time alone to let the fact that they just had gotten MARRIED settle in. This was the perfect way to get that alone time, and get some rad photos taken. Apparently David had taken some time off from shooting weddings - but you couldn't tell from all his awesome photos he took! He definitely has an artistic eye when taking shots.

After they were done shooting photos, it was time for dinner and dessert. Zack is a horseshoer so it made sense to have an anvil for the grooms cake. Linda Hudson (Butterfly Bakery) created this masterpiece.

The rest pf the night consisted of Kala and Ryan keeping the dance floor rocking all night long, and a vodka and red bull hour (free vodka and red bulls for an hour) that really kicked the party up a notch! Kala and Ryan are two of the most personable emcees/deejays I have EVER met. I can't wait to work with them again.

The night ended with Zack and Margo being whisked away to the Magnolia Hotel in a sedan from Luxury Limousine.

Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day - and I wish you two the best of luck in the future!

Client Insight: Heidi McLaughlin

1. Why did you hire a wedding planner to assist you in planning your wedding?
We live out of state and needed someone to organize and coordinate vendors and to help the day run smoothly. Also because I needed to maintain my sanity ;)

2. What was something that surprised you about the planning process?

How nice it was to have someone taking care of the details and keeping me on task throughout the year. It was nice to know that someone else was helping to make sure everything got accomplished.

3. What percentage of the decisions regarding the wedding was made by you? Your husband? Jointly?
By me...30%, by Festy...20, Both...50%

4. Is there anything you would have done differently? Shifted any of your priorities?

No...it was PERFECT!!! (happy sigh!!)

5. When you think back on your wedding day, what is your favorite memory?
Looking at everyone having a fun time; being relaxed and celebrating with our family and friends.

6. Anything else you would like to add?
Having Sara as our planner was amazing. She became more of a friend than a helper/planner and we could tell she had our best interests in mind and listened. She really took time with us and made us feel comfortable and we loved having her there. She ROCKS!!!! and we hope to keep in touch with her in the future.

Client Insight: Margo Hamilton

1. Why did you hire a wedding planner to assist you in planning your wedding?

Zack and I have never planned a wedding, so we thought, who better to help us through the myriad of appointments, choices, and expectations than a professional. We knew we would never make it through the process without help mediating families, and keeping us on track.

2. What was something that surprised you about the planning process.
That a wedding is an intricate creature. No matter how casual, or fancy, detailed, or personalized your wedding may be, everyone wants to know every detail down to the smallest thing. Most times, the bride has to decide, which is at times, more irritating than one imagined possible, but none the less, necessary.

3. What percentage of the decisions regarding the wedding was made by you? Your husband? Jointly?
Our wedding was about 95% jointly planned between Zack and I.

4. Is there anything you would have done differently? Shifted any of your priorities?
I would have really hounded people for their guest lists earlier than I did, perhaps been more pushy than I was with our parents.

5. When you think back on your wedding day, what is your favorite memory?
Seeing Zack at the altar in his kilt.

6. Anything else you would like to add?
It takes more than a bride and a groom to make a wedding happen. Be kind to your providers, and try to realize they are human beings too, with opinions which are at times more educated than your own. Its a wedding, not a nuclear missile launch, don't stress over details, or forget your manners just b/c you are at wits end.