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 […]

The Zimas got married last July at the Washington Inn in Saratoga Springs. First meeting on their internship at Disney, this couple knew they were meant for each other. They had this beautiful wedding in this cute bed and breakfast that sits on a hill overlooking Broadway. I was brought on by the request of […]

“Visit Saratoga’s Premiere Bridal Expo! Food, Fashion, Music and More… Featuring the region’s top wedding vendors and an exclusive runway fashion show. A show so big it could only be held at the City Center, and so fashionable it had to be held in Saratoga Springs.” Sunday February 22nd from 12-4 at the Saratoga City […]

The USA Weddings store is back in Colonie Center!!!

You are invited to aFree Wedding Seminar February 26, 2009 • Wolf Rd in Albany • 6:30 pmHosted by Shannon Whitney, President of Wedding Planning Plus This Session’s Topic: Budgeting: The How-To’s to Affordable I Do’sHow to create and stick to a budgetCreative ways to get more and spend lessTips for negotiating prices and getting […]

What a fun couple! The Tramontanas were all about having a good time, for themselves and for their guests. And luckily their wedding planners had fun with them, too! Katie rocked this one, and she had nothing but great things to say about the vendors, family, and the bride and groom themselves. Married on October […]

These two were so sweet, especially the bride who came to me a few months before their wedding looking for help with their day-of coordination. They are both lawyers and people who have their stuff together, but she was wise enough to know that even after all the hard planning she needed to hand the […]