Please excuse our dust! :)

If you happen to see some funky images or a few links to no where; we are updating our website! Check us out!

Also, if you have a song you'd like to hear played when opening our pages, let us know. If we choose your song, we'll send you a $25 gift certificate to a restaurant of your choice!

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Happy browsing...

Lyndsey and Betsy

Great article on the advantages of a DOC (Day-of Coordinator)

http://offbeatbride.com/2010/06/do-you-need-a-wedding-planner

We would like to share some photographs from a wonderfully talented photographer of our latest wedding! These shots are absolutely gorgeous and utterly breathtaking...

http://www.catsatrephotography.com/?p=74

Couple: Alex and Lindsay
Photographer: Cat Satre
Location: Talon Winery
Date: June 5, 2011

We absolutely love weddings! We also absolutely love others who love our weddings! Ok. Perhaps that was confusing. What I meant to say was... We are mentioned in another blog! Whoo!

Here, you can see Erin and J.D. as they enjoy their special day!

http://www.thepinkbook.com/east-tennessee/blogs/2011/2/11/erin-and-jd/

As the new year begins, we are busy arranging, coordinating, and planning weddings for our clients. We haven't forgotton about our blog! We are so happy to be so busy! Many blessings to our brides, their families, and our future clients. Look for us to be much more active in the coming year. We have several topics to address. Many of these topics have sprung from the questions we are asked from clients, brides, grooms, and others. First up, we'll talk about how wedding coordinators and wedding planners can actually SAVE you money when budgeting for the big day!

Blessings,
Lyndsey

Looking to see pictures and read about some unique weddings! Check out our favorite blogs!

Recently, a friend of mine asked me some advice regarding the planning of his wedding. To start, as a task manager, I asked the big questions. When? Where? How? The last, as in "how are you paying for the wedding?" is always the toughest question I have to ask as a wedding planner. Many times the answer is simple, "well, my parents are helping us out". However, more often I hear variations of "we are paying for some, and our parents/grandparents/relatives are helping too".  When the cost of your wedding falls to you, you realize very quickly that weddings can be quite expensive. To help you save, there are thousands of ideas on where to cut costs during a wedding. Here are some of my favorites:

* Rent/borrow your wedding gown! (A friend of mine did this, and although she sometimes regrets not having bought one for herself, she doesn't have one sitting in her closet collecting dust, like mine is. I spent a few thousand on mine, and I wore it for a DAY. The hippie in me died a little when I realized I can never wear it again...) SAVINGS: $1,000+

* Rent your cake!  (This is becoming quite popular. In lieu of serving the beautiful four (or six!) tier cake shown in the magazine, the bride and groom buy one tier, usually the bottom, to ceremoniously cut and serve sheet cake in the same flavor to thier guests. Ask your bakery if they can do this and I promise that no one can tell the difference! Additionally, many bakeries are now offering to bake fresh wedding cake a year later to serve at one year anniversary celebrations. No longer must newlyweds store a block of wedding cake in the freezer! ) SAVINGS: $500+

* Arrange the flowers yourself! (While I don't suggest making your bouquet(s) yourself, unless you want to, you can easily couple a bridal luncheon the day before the wedding with a flowering arranging activity! Buy your flowers from a wholesaler, get some containers that fit the form, function, and theme of your reception and go to town! Table arrangments and alter flowers can be quite costly.  Making the flower arrangements can be time consuming on your own, so couple it with a bridal party activity and your set!) SAVINGS: $1,000+

* Consider a cocktail reception! (Food and alcohol are the BIGGEST money drainers for any wedding. You can save thousands by timing the reception right and skipping a plated or buffett meal. Earlier receptions can usually stave off those hard core partier as well, and help cut the alcohol consumption.) SAVINGS: $3,000+

Last, where do I think you should splurge? In the details, of course. Spend the saved money on your wedding rings, you'll be wearing them for the rest of your life so make sure they are exactly what you both want.  Also, photography is key. Do your research, but book a photographer with a portfolio that fits your and your partner's personality and style.  And, while many wedding planners and coordinators might disagree, I would splurge on your invitations.  Your invitation is the first your guests will "see" about you, your partner, and your wedding. You want them to be YOU. 

Congratulations to all our brides this year, and happy saving!

Lyndsey and Betsy

So the biggest question we get from a Bride is "where do I start?" Here's a great video we found on YouTube to help get you started and on your way!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxwEqC_b61w

A new shop in Winchester, Kentucky has captured our heart! Dreaming Tree Studio, located at 72 South Main Street in Winchester is full of beautiful handmade creations, perfect for special gifts! If planning an event or wedding, personalized handmade gifts are a wonderful way to show your appreciation! Pictures to come!

We are excited to announce that we will be at Kentucky Bride Bridal Show at the Lexington Convention Center on Sunday, January 10, 2010! Look for us, book a free consultation, and sign up to win a $50 gift certificate to Victoria's Secret. We hope to see you there!

Betsy and Lyndsey

Look around our new website and let us know what you think! We love that you have found us!

We hope to help you plan your next event.  Our event coordinators are experienced and dedicated. We organize elegant weddings, delightful birthday parties, lovely showers, and dignified corporate events and retreats. Several packages and options are available. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Lyndsey Calico, Owner
Wedding Specialist
Planned to Perfection of the Bluegrass, LLC
(859) 699-4979
lyndsey.calico@yahoo.com or
ptopofthebluegrass@yahoo.com

Betsy Lowe, Owner
Marketing Director and Corporate Organizer
Planned to Perfection of the Bluegrass, LLC
(859) 552-4616
lowe_betsy@yahoo.com or
ptopofthebluegrass@yahoo.com