In my experience as a wedding professional, I will say that couples usually have a vision for their wedding from the moment they get engaged. And sometimes, those visions are of a deeply intimate, ultra-exclusive event, smaller than a typically-sized celebration, but far from an elopement. Many couples still want to share their nuptials with […]

My clients often express that the most daunting element of the wedding planning process is creating their seating chart. And rightfully so; navigating the politics of who knows who, who likes who, and who definitely doesn’t like who is a demanding task. If you and your partner have found yourselves in the same boat, don’t […]

If you’ve read my blog about the top 6 wedding venues in Northern Italy, you know my take on how important the venue you choose is to the success of your ceremony. Even more so than Northern Italy, the South of France is a region very close to my heart — it is so much […]

Nicole Ko’s journey from student and painter to distinguished New York City florist and wedding vendor has been anything but linear. Nicole’s brand, e_p_h_e_m_e_r_a, has grown exponentially in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, making her a standout figure in the NYC wedding industry and beyond. To get the best sense of her journey, I […]

When you hear the word “elopement”, secrecy and haste are probably the first things that come to mind. For centuries, elopements have been thought of as sudden, clandestine, and defined by a lack of approval from family or society. In recent years, however, “elopement” has taken on an entirely new meaning. It now speaks to […]