Posts by Helayne Nicholson
Unraveling Your Wedding Plans (Gracefully)
As a wedding planner, my job almost always involves helping couples step into a new chapter of their lives together. However, life’s twists and turns occasionally bring about unexpected challenges, and while it’s not something we like to think about, having to unravel a client’s wedding day plans happens now and then. During these delicate…
Read MoreHow to Wedding Plan With Mom: Success Tips From a Professional Planner
When it comes to wedding planning, involving family members can be both a blessing a challenge. Among the many roles, one of the most significant and potentially complex is planning with Mom. While mothers often bring invaluable support, experience, and insights to the table, navigating the dynamics of collaborating on such a momentous event can…
Read MoreThe Practical Guide to Short-Term Wedding Planning
Life moves fast. And sometimes, so do wedding plans. Perhaps time got away from you or plans took longer to put in motion. Whatever the reason, planning a wedding in less than six months comes with challenges. The good news is I’m here to guide you through it all. Here, I’ll share my tried-and-true strategies…
Read MoreAn Autumn Inspired BoHo Wedding in Hutto, Texas with Butterscotch Details
I first met Christine, a few years ago, when she was a bridesmaid in her brother Robin’s wedding. Imagine how lucky I felt when I got the call that she was getting married, and wanted my help planning her autumn inspired wedding. Christine said, “Helayne was the wedding planner for my brother’s wedding and when…
Read MoreWedding Planning Details You Don’t Want to Forget
Weddings are one of the most memorable moments in a person’s life. However, with so much to plan and coordinate, it’s easy to forget some of the most important details. What is meant to be meaningful can quickly become stressful when you forget the small but essential information. In this blog, we’ll go through a…
Read MoreHow Wedding Planning Is So Much More Than Managing the Day
Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Vetting vendors. Creating checklists. Overlooking contracts. Making timelines. Designing floor plans – there are so many things to do. And to do it all well, you need aprofessional planner at the helm. Your planner or…
Read MoreLeave Your Guests Wanting More: How to Create the Perfect Wedding Weekend
Just imagine your perfect wedding day: Sipping bubbly while getting ready with your closest friends. Saying “I do” to the love ofyour life. And partying with your people on the dance floor to the sounds of an”enthusiastic band. Sounds sublime, right?! As a wedding planner, I strive to help you create a celebration that brings…
Read MoreTRTM Journey: What To Expect
When you think of what a wedding planner does, what do you expect or think of? Maybe it’s someone who recommends vendors or helps you pick out stationery. Someone who runs your ceremony procession. Or who fluffs your train or straightens your bow tie as you take portraits. If so, then you’re right! And while…
Read MoreThe Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Venue
Choosing the perfect wedding venue is an essential and exciting part of wedding planning. It sets the tone for the entire day and creates the backdrop for your cherished memories. But with the many available options and the numerous factors to consider, it can also be challenging. How will you find a venue that will…
Read MoreThings You Can Expect From a Full-Service Wedding Planner
Wedding planning is one of the most important and exciting events in a person’s life, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. There are so many details to take care of and decisions to make that it can be challenging to know where to start. Many couples work with a wedding planner to help them…
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