We are finally showing 2020's dusty behind the door. And slowly peaking around the corner at 2021 and telling it to act right before they come in and mess *ish up. Or is that just me? As traumatic it was/is... and it was a doozy, there have been some highlights. For one, I'm still here and that ... READ the POST
2020 You tried it… but Happy New Year
Stay Woke: Will A Venue Coordinator Take Care Of All Of Your Needs?
A common misconception amongst many brides is, a Venue Coordinator will take care of everything. Because i'm sure the banquet manager told you "oh, you don't need a planner, we will take care of ALL of your needs". Let me be the first to tell you, a Venue Coordinator will not take care of all of ... READ the POST
Love Isn’t Cancelled
Who says your intimate ceremony has to be simple and boring. Love isn't simple, Love isn't boring. Love Isn't Cancelled. Sharisse and Thurman exchanged their vows two weeks after I received the first phone call. Without delay, we started planning to ensure a well executed event during challenging ... READ the POST
Keisha + Donnie’s Intimate Wedding at The Addison
In front of 40-ish guests, Keisha and Donny chose to celebrate their love under the Banyan trees of The Addison in Boca Raton Florida. The goal of this intimate wedding was to laugh out loud, dance till your feet fall off and enjoy every bit of it. And dance we did. Our DJ kept everyone on ... READ the POST
Navigating The Mini, Micro, Intimate Wedding World
Micro Wedding , Mini Wedding, Intimate Wedding, Elopement, Minimony, etc, etc, etc... I'm sure you have heard these terms being used a lot since Rona went KABOOM and stepped her messy behind into the room. And you are probably confused about which is which and which is right for you? Of course ... READ the POST
All Wedding Budgets Are Not Created Equal-ly
When one of my couples asks me “What is the average cost of a wedding these days”? That question always makes me pause? Why? Because your average wedding budget is different from her average wedding budget. Why? Because you don't live where she lives? Why? Because your pockets are scary while her ... READ the POST
Psst. I have a Secret
"Should I keep my elopement a secret? I don't want my guests to decline the invite for the wedding next year because we are already married"? ...lean in Sis. SHOUT IT FROM THE *insert expletive here* ROOFTOP! Let everyone know you are blissfully, unequivocally and happily married. They must ... READ the POST
‘Rona – You Can’t Sit With Us
WOW! How the hell did we get here? One minute we’re brunching in our newly released Ivy Parks trying to decide if we should choose the acrylic or the mirrored charger plates for our June 2020 wedding while ordering another pitcher of the bar’s finest, then the next minute we are shopping for black ... READ the POST
What’s it worth to you
I often start the planning and design process by asking my clients, " so how much are you willing to spend to have the dream wedding that you seek". No this is not a ploy to be nosey, the is a real serious question. and it always evokes real serious emotions. everyone has a budget...EVERYONE. So ... READ the POST
Meet The Couple: Kerryann & Laquan
Many years ago I was exiting KinsPlaza mall and bumped into a familiar face. Hi there honey...hugs, hugs. It was my friend Kerryann. A ball busting, soca loving, mother of the year, hard working jack of all trades. I'm not kidding. If there ever was a DIY Queen it's Kerryann and not the DIY ... READ the POST
Nko & Lukman: A Cultural Wedding Explosion
Incorporating cultures has never been more fulfilling. The Bride Nko, has strong roots in Trinidad and Tobago, while Lukman, a sculptor, hails from Nigeria. The goal of planning this event was to blend both cultures seamlessly, and I believe we accomplished that with a traditional wedding the grooms ... READ the POST
Top 10 2018 Highlights
2018 has been a YEAR!. A fascinating one full of surprises, celebrations and a little bit of yuckiness too but we won't sweat the small stuff.. As I am here planning my 2019 business year I want to share with you some of my most memorable moments of 2018 ( in no particular order): ... READ the POST
Seasons Greetings from JunePlumm Events
From my family to yours... ... READ the POST
Mixing Culture and Weddings
Summer 2018, I was approached by EllyB from The Collective Magazine to write an article on my favorite topic...Mixing Culture and Weddings. Which I naturally jumped at. I truly believe weddings should be an experience and the more culture and traditions you incorporate the better. Below is an ... READ the POST
