Wedding planning- what a process. It can be a fun or not so fun time in your engaged life. We want to make sure you are looking for the right person for the best day of your life. Not one of my brides and grooms have said, "Wow that was easy, I definitely didn't need you!" If you just want a "Day of Coordinator" you may get what you are paying for. A months work of help and no insurance to back it up. Yes, there are some great planners that offer those services, but make sure

When I first met with Alex and her mom I really fell in love with them, being referred by the florist I was so excited to hear all about their plans. I was day dreaming thinking about the vision she had for her big day. I think it all came true on Oct. 8th! It was not a picture perfect day outside because Hurricane Matthew decided to drop in the whole weekend. But it didn't matter how much it was raining and how windy it was everyone was in great spirits and had a wonderful t

Lots of Valentine's Engagements were underway this past weekend and that means showing off some bling to everyone you know! Well if you are looking to keep that ring super sparkly HCWD has a couple ideas on how to make sure it sparkles for each encounter to show off your fiancés good work! If you are like me I never take mine off so it gets dirty very quickly. I like to use this ring cleaner when I have some spare time to drop it in and let it soak. I also like to use my old

We met with Amy and Jeremy in August after his brother's wedding to make sure they had someone there to help with their spring wedding in Charlotte. We were thrilled to work with this super organized and fun bride and groom! They had a beautiful wedding day at Founder's and had a lovely first look together. Their color pallette was beautiful neutrals and lots of fun gold accents. Their guests enjoyed dinner and lots of dancing at Founders Hall! Vendors: Ceremony and Reception

We just realized that we never posted this amazing photo shoot we did with some great vendors in the peach trees a year ago from today! Spring is such a fun time to shoot outside and so glad we could be a part of this with these awesome vendors. Vendors: Photographer- Dianne Personett Photography Cake- Sky's the Limit Cakes Flowers- Lily Greenthumbs Gown- Pixton Bridal Hair and Makeup- Blush Beauty Model- Marta #peachtrees #bridalportraits #wedding #engagement #pink

Katie and Dan chose the perfect day in October to be married! Gorgeous weather to go along with an amazing theme and wedding venue! We loved her ideas about incorporating her love for horses as you can see by all of these amazing details!! They were such a fun and easy going couple that we loved getting to know even though it was short lived when she called in a panic needing a planner. We were so glad to be a available so we could be apart of this great day! Vendors: Venue:

We had such a great time working with Jessica and Lee. They were sent to me from another one of my couples and I was so glad they chose me! Their wedding turned out fabulous and fell in love with her family! I really enjoyed spending time with them as we planned and designed! Enjoy these fun pictures from Lindsay Hart from the Ballantyne Country Club in November! Vendors: Venue: Ballantyne Country Club Wedding Planner: Heidi Crowder Wedding Design Photographer: Hart to Hart D

So are you huge on social media or do you fight it. These days you either embrace social media hashtags and pictures of you that instantly come up, or you aren't. The new trend at weddings is to have either. Check out some ways to make your day special. Here are some tips if you want to share your day: 1. Use a Hashtag that is creative, and include both names. Share it on a board, program, or menu so your guests can find it and use it- so you all can see them! 2. There are aw

Did you ever ask the groom what he wanted? Well now most brides just plan everything on their own and some grooms want to be involved and some well just don't. That doesn't make him a bad guy it may just not be his thing. Here are some quick tips to help HIM get through your next engagement year! TIP ONE- If you want your groom to be more involved pick a couple of things for him to be in charge of: For example, the DJ/Band, Transportation or get away cars, or even helping fin