We had the pleasure of participating in The 22nd Eastern North Carolina Bridal Expo that was held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, NC on February 23, 2020 and what an amazing time we had. We had such a great time we decided to help you guys out with some helpful tips while attending any bridal show, bridal expos, or venue open houses.
Photo by: Arika Jordan Photography
Photo by: Arika Jordan Photography
Photo by: Arika Jordan Photography
Poppy and Co is a company that specialize in bridesmaids gift, loungewear, and jewelry. Their most popular gift option is the Poppy Package. The poppy package arrives wrapped and of earrings, card, and candle. The pajamas are great to wear while getting ready and the earrings are perfect for wearing to the wedding.
The company got started when the owner, Julia Massey, was planning her wedding and had the hardest time finding unique bridesmaids gifts that would be used after her wedding. After she did some research, she took the leap and created Poppy and Co. When asked what does she love love about weddings? She replied by saying, “My favorite part of weddings is the happiness in the air. Everyone is smiling and cheerful. It’s a special time for couples to celebrate with all their best friends and family.”
Poppy and Co. is an online company only. Everything is designed in Raleigh, NC. The team goes out to markets and open houses to give brides a chance to shop in person. They also have the availability for appointments for brides in the Raleigh, NC.
All of their products are locally designed in Raleigh, NC by a team of awesome women. They are proud to be a part of the community and a women-owned business.
Be sure to check out their website at www.poppycoraleigh.com and on social media. Instagram @_poppy_co_ and Facebook www.facebook.com/the.poppy.shop.raleigh
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning Raleigh, New Bern, Wilson, and Greenville North Carolina.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning owned and operated by Certified Wedding Planner Natosha Graham
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning offers Wedding Day Management Services formerly known as Day of Wedding Coordination, Partial Wedding Planning Services, Full Service Wedding Planning Services, and Event Design Services for all your Social Events.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning caters to Weddings and Events in Greenville North Carolina, Raleigh North Carolina, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina Wedding locations and Worldwide.
Photo by: Bryant Tyson Photography
Venue: Community Council of the Arts, Kinston North Carolina
There are quite a few things to consider when you are searching for the perfect venue for your wedding day. This space is where you will spend your entire day and just like your dress you want to love the space your going to be in. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you on your journey of finding the perfect wedding venue for your special day.
Ensure your venue will accommodate your guest count. When it comes to your reception space you want to make sure that your guest have room and aren’t cramped. Consider the amount of space left for guest tables after you have accounted for the dance floor, dj, and catering food stations.
Make sure it fits the style or theme of your wedding. If you are planning a glitz and glam theme wedding you may want to look into a ballroom. If you are thinking more on the vintage rustic style theme, you may consider more of a rustic venue like a barn or a venue with brick exposure, wood floors, and/or wood beams.
You want to see if the venue has an onsite venue coordinator (this is different from a wedding day coordinator). The venue coordinator is there to handle any issues regarding the venue that may arise on wedding day. For example, if the heating/air unit stops working for the facility on the day of the wedding. They can contact someone for an emergency service call to take care of the issue instead of you stressing out about contacting someone from the venue to address the problem
You also want to make sure that the venue you select is in you budget. When planning your wedding the venue space and food are going to be at least half of your budget.
These are just a few things to consider when selecting your venue options for your special day. If you have any questions about this topic join our “We Unite” Facebook Group to be a part of 30 minutes question and answer session on February 16,2020 at 7pm. This will be the topic of discussion and you can ask anything. Have something else you would like to ask about? Email your question(s) to tosha@exquisiteeventsnc.com so it can be discussed.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning Raleigh, New Bern, Wilson, and Greenville North Carolina.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning owned and operated by Certified Wedding Planner Natosha Graham
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning offers Wedding Day Management Services formerly known as Day of Wedding Coordination, Partial Wedding Planning Services, Full Service Wedding Planning Services, and Event Design Services for all your Social Events.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning caters to Weddings and Events
in Greenville North Carolina, Raleigh North Carolina, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina Wedding locations and Worldwide.
Yes, No, Maybe..
“Oh no, We’re over the Guest Count!”
Do you know what the hardest task is for all couples planning a wedding? You guessed it creating the guest list. From our recent and past couples, it normally takes about 2-3 months for them to complete this task. I know, I know….2 to 3 months you say. However, between you and your fiancé’s guest list and your parents guest list (yes, your parent’s list), this is why this task takes so long to complete. So we have put together some tips so this task won’t be so daunting.
Start by compiling a list of everyone you would like to attend your wedding and I do mean everyone.
Be sure to include your entire wedding party
the couple
bridesmaids (maid and matron of honor)
groomsmen (best man)
parents
grandparents
ushers
hostesses
flower girl
ring bearer/sign holder/bell ringer
officiant
vendors (photographer, videographer, dj, planner and assistant). This vendors will be there either all day or part of the day and need a meal.
Cut, Cut, Cut…..(so who do I cut)
Missing in action family members (if you haven’t talked with them in years your wedding is not the event to reconnect, wait to do that at the family reunion)
Friends you haven’t spoken to years (we suggest if you haven’t spoken to them in a few years is okay not to invite them)
Work Friends ( you can’t invite everyone from work, we recommend inviting them to the showers that way they can celebrate this special occasion with you.
Consider making your wedding an Adult Only event
A lot of times we over analyze “the list” but honestly this is your day. You shouldn’t be worried about what someone is going to say if they don’t get an invite. We hope these tips are helpful and help you through this process.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning Raleigh, New Bern, Wilson, and Greenville North Carolina. Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning owned and operated by Certified Wedding Planner Natosha Graham
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning offers Wedding Day Management Services formerly known as Day of Wedding Coordination, Partial Wedding Planning Services, Full Service Wedding Planning Services, and Event Design Services for all your Social Events.
Exquisite Events Wedding and Event Planning caters to Weddings and Events in Greenville North Carolina, Raleigh North Carolina, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina Wedding locations and Worldwide.
