Posts by Kristine Cooke
Top Five Categories to Spend Your Wedding Budget On… and it’s not what you think

As a hospitality-driven event planning and design company, we are allocating our clients' funds to certain categories that most definitely take their wedding experience to the next level. Here are five categories and services to spend your wedding budget on that you may have never considered. 

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How to Host an Outdoor Dinner Party at Home

By preparing your space, choosing the right theme, and making some accommodations to ward off weather and pests, anyone can create the ultimate dinner party space en plein air. Here are our top tips for How to Host an Outdoor Dinner Party at Home.

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Twelve Days of Cocktails

Everyone has their tried and true sips, but the holidays are a time to taste some new festive fancies. Move over boring Vodka Soda, take a break Bourbon & Coke. We’re betting on these bevs. Here are our Top Three Holiday Cocktails of the season, in collab with our favorite mobile bartender around, Billy of FizzyATL.

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Top Three Holiday Cocktails

Everyone has their tried and true sips, but the holidays are a time to taste some new festive fancies. Move over boring Vodka Soda, take a break Bourbon & Coke. We’re betting on these bevs. Here are our Top Three Holiday Cocktails of the season, in collab with our favorite mobile bartender around, Billy of FizzyATL.

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New Year's Eve Entertaining Essentials

New Year's Eve is the perfect excuse to sparkle, celebrate, and look starry-eyed into a fresh start ahead. Take the opportunity to gather with loved ones or toast to your sweetheart in style, with these festive accessories and party accouterments. Here are my picks for NYE decor and more.

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Poolside Garden Party Brunch for Hailey & Lauren

Lauren and Hailey gathered with their mama and a dozen of their best girlfriends, with their mamas, for a beautiful garden party in May. All celebrated 8th grade graduation and the sisters’ 15th birthday. It was a lovely celebration, filled with florals, photo opps, plenty of sweets, and a pool party to end the afternoon. Ladies gathered on a Saturday morning for a mother-daughter brunch, set at a beautiful long table in the back lawn of the Williamson residence, overlooking the river.

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Creative Interview | Lairsey Paper Co.

When it comes to local stationers, it's no secret that Kelsey of Lairsey Paper Co. tops the list for us. From her signature breezy hand-lettering style to her semi-custom collections, LPC is a go-to for calligraphy and event paper needs. A member of our own team on and off for years, we know very intimately how much care and love Kelsey puts into her work. She makes the process easy for her clients, has a pulse on the trends, and is always game to add personalized touches to all she does. We asked her to delve into the secrets behind customization, color trends, and how to be eco-friendly, and this is what she delivered:

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Creative Interview | Ginger Rose

It's no secret that we've always been in awe of our floral-arranging friends, and Alyssa Ice of Ginger Rose is no exception. This botanical beauty is a triple threat: floral designer, shop gal, and mama to her sweet little girl. We have asked Alyssa to dish some advice on trends, big floral moments, texture, and neutrals.

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