I get a lot of questions from brides about what they should do for favors at their wedding. If you’ve been to enough weddings you know that most of them get left behind at the reception hall anyway, so practical brides feel that they put themselves at a risk for wasting money by going with […]

You are invited to a Free Wedding SeminarJune 28, 2009 • Albany • 1:00 pm Hosted by Shannon Whitney, President of Wedding Planning Plus This Session’s Topic: Secrets to the Perfect Wedding Day ~ Expert advice on how to give your wedding a real “wow” factor~ Do’s and don’ts to making your day come together […]

http://www.joeelariophotography.com/. With their permission, I wanted to throw a few of those pics up on here for all of you to see. Check it out, this was one of those weddings we’ll be talking about for a loooong time… Chris and his guys were in this for the party and they rocked it out all […]

Awww… This is Danielle and Nick, my May 16th bride and groom at the Albany Country Club. They’re photographer, Tracey Buyce, got me a quick copy of this picture. http://www.traceybuyce.com/. Aren’t they so cute?? Love them. 🙂

Wedding season was officially kicked off this weekend for Wedding Planning Plus with not one, but TWO weddings on Saturday May 16th. The first wedding was for Danielle and Nick at the Albany Country Club. I started working with these guys in February of 2008 so this wedding was a long time in the making. […]

Earth Day was just a few weeks back, and now with spring flowers and warm weather around us everyone is dusting off the winter cobwebs and heading outdoors. This time of year you appreciate what Mother Nature has to offer us, and the responsibility we all have to leave as little trace on the earth […]

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were married on October 11, 2008 at Lanzi’s on the Lake in Mayfield. This location in set right on the Sacandaga Lake with a large lawn overlooking the water. The couple picked a perfect day for weather and the fall foliage was just at its peak. With an outdoor ceremony and […]

You are invited to a Free Wedding Seminar April 16 – Washington Ave in Albany – 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Shannon Whitney, President of Wedding Planning Plus This session’s topic: The Groom’s Guide to (Surviving) Wedding Planning – Talking weddings in terms guys understand – Knowing how to best help you bride during this planning […]

As a wedding planner I get asked all kinds of questions about what couples should or should not spend their money on. Engagement photos are a great example of this kind of add-on. Ever wonder if the cost is worth it? In my opinion – Yes! Think about it: * Similar to your cake and […]

I found this article on the web and thought, alas!, that it was pertinent to post on my blog. Wedding planners have the rep of being a luxury item designed only for the rich and famous but if you asked any of my “regular girl” brides they would tell you that my expertise has saved […]