For an inside look at florals for your wedding I chat with Cassidy May, the owner of The Wild Rose based in Richmond, Kentucky offering floral designs and event coordination.

Wedding flowers are an area that many couples either have at the top of their priority list OR they prefer to just not think about them. Cassidy shares about the types of florals to consider for your wedding, the price differences in flowers and arrangements, where you can (and absolutely shouldn't) skimp on flowers, and how to really maximize your floral budget so that it works for you.

Key Moments:

• 00:38: Cassidy talks about how The Wild Rose began
• 01:28: Florals and coordinating go hand in hand
• 02:18: Couples either rank flowers in their top wish lists, or don’t consider them at all
• 03:11: Types of flowers you might need or want for your wedding day
• 06:03: Ways to reuse your ceremony flowers
• 08:45: Price range for the bride’s bouquet
• 09:43: Do colors and types of flowers affect the price of flowers?
• 11:53: Why consultations with vendors (florists, especially) are so important
• 12:52: Which flowers tend to be the most expensive?
• 13:56: The lengths Cassidy will go to to secure requested flowers
• 14:28: How do silk flowers compare in price to real flowers?
• 17:02: Are candle centerpieces cost effective?
• 17:51: Vase rentals are included with your florist (don’t buy these!)
• 20:07: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting down on boutonnieres
• 20:43: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting down on corsages
• 21:29: The problem with boutonnieres
• 22:26: Can you reuse your bridesmaid bouquets as centerpieces?
• 23:31: Bud vases for centerpieces
• 24:01: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting out flowers on the cake (with a caveat)
• 25:27: Prices for cake flowers
• 26:53: Where you should absolutely spend your floral budget
• 27:07: Cassidy shares the proper way to hold a bouquet
• 28:36: Does the price of a bridal bouquet change if it’s traditional vs cascading?
• 29:17: Cassidy’s team at The Wild Rose and how they can support during the wedding

Conveniently located in the heart of Lexington is the Grand Ballroom of the Signature Club of Lansdowne. They specialize in creating one-of-a-kind weddings and special events of all sizes and types that reflect your personal style The Grand Ballroom offers 4,000 square feet of flexible rental facilities, located right in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. Included standard with this versatile banquet and reception hall is a 720 square foot marble dance floor, wall-to-wall windows, and oversized French doors opening onto an elegant terrace providing an additional 2,000 square feet for hosting guests outside. Learn more about The Signature Club from Venue Manager Ashley Turner Frazier.

• 01:06: History and description of the Signature Club
• 02:09: Membership at the Club
• 02:45: Renting the Ballroom
• 03:14: Options for where to have ceremony (terrace)
• 04:12: Chairs, tables, and linens rentals at the Club
• 04:35: Ceremony setup options with rain plan options
• 06:50: Recent renovations
• 07:30: Most popular days for wedding ceremony rentals
• 08:20: Pricing for venue rentals at the Signature Club
• 09:35: Guest parking at the Signature Club
• 10:31: The Bridal Suite
• 11:34: Convenient location to nearby hotels for couples to get ready
• 12:50: Rehearsal dinners at the Signature Club
• 13:56: Supporting staff at the Club on your wedding day
• 15:17: Coordinating logistics and meeting with brides
• 17:21: Have you seen any unique ballroom or terrace set ups?
• 18:29: Other events at the Signature Club beyond weddings
• 19:17: Various options for taking photos around the property
• 21:49: What do you wish couples knew about renting a venue?
• 24:07: Deposit required for a Saturday wedding
• 24:36: How far in advance would a couple need to book a wedding?
• 25:11: The best way to reach out to schedule a tour
• 26:52: Ashley’s final thoughts on what sets the Signature Club apart as a venue

Website: https://www.signatureclub.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signatureclublex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752222464&fref=ts Email: aturner@signatureclub.org

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If you’re a bride or couple in the Lexington, Kentucky area who feels overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for your wedding, Simply Love Studio is here for you! Simply Love Studio is a free resource for couples at any stage of their wedding planning process and is funded by Lexington’s most preferred wedding vendors. Make an appointment in person or online with me, Sarah, at https://www.simplylovestudio.com/contact-us/.

Shelly Dawn Fryman, owner of Shelly Dawn Images wedding photographer, based in Lexington, KY shares how wedding photo delivery has changed in the past decade and how most photographers deliver images now. We focus on the importance of wedding albums. When the wedding is all said and done, the album is what you will cherish forever.

Vitamin IV therapies, are part of a popular health and wellness trend spreading across the region. I sat down with Jon Hurley, Founder of Renew Hydration, based in Lexington, Kentucky to learn more about the pros, cons, side effects and cost of IV Therapies. Renew Hydration is First Responder and Physician Owned. They provide clean, professional on demand IV services when you need it, and where you need it.

• 00:00: Introduction to Vitamin IV therapies
• 00:55: How Jon got started in this business
• 02:05: How did Vitamin IV therapies start and take off?
• 02:57: What exactly are hydration IV therapies and how do they work?
• 03:29: Who can benefit from these therapies?
• 04:30: How long does the process take?
• 05:02: What is the most popular option people choose?
• 06:19: Pre-scheduling your appointments
• 07:02: Preparing to try hydration therapy for your wedding
• 08:29: Jon’s thoughts on using the service for the wedding party
• 09:18: Renew Hydration giveaway gifts for the bride and groom
• 09:33: A good time to get hydration IV on your wedding day
• 10:41: How Renew Hydration can help “take back your day”
• 12:16: Two things Renew Hydration can’t give you
• 12:36: Safety and doctor’s approval by the Renew Hydration team prior to treatment
• 12:54: Treatment recommendations for allergies and sinus issues
• 13:41: Is the treatment safe for all ages?
• 14:31: Pricing for Renew Hydration services
• 16:07: Memberships for repeat IV treatments
• 17:52: What should you look for in an IV therapy service outside of Lexington?
• 19:16: How do you help those who are afraid of needles?
• 20:45: What are your Lipo B and Lipo C options to target fat loss?
• 23:40: Fixing the root of the problem is what Renew Hydration is all about
• 25:38: The best way to reach Renew Hydration to learn more or schedule

Website: https://renewhydrationky.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydrationrenew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydrationrenew Telephone: 859-488-6731

Website: www.simplylovestudio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplylovestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplylovestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SimplyLoveLex/

If you’re a bride or couple in the Lexington, Kentucky area who feels overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for your wedding, Simply Love Studio is here for you! Simply Love Studio is a free resource for couples at any stage of their wedding planning process and is funded by Lexington’s most preferred wedding vendors. Make an appointment in person or online with me, Sarah, today with my link!

One of the most frequently asked questions a wedding planner or coordinator gets asked now is "Which vendor do I tip and how much?" Candice Ford with Candice Ford Event Design and Alainna Lantz with Perfect Timing Weddings & Events join in on the conversation and share their thoughts and what other couples are doing!

Including your dog in your wedding is a great idea in theory, but it takes some well thought out planning to make sure you have set the day and experience up for success. We’ll talk about some ways you can incorporate them on the wedding day, as well as a few ways to include them in spirit if they aren’t able to physically be there.

Have you ever wondered what a save the date is? Or when you’re supposed to send your wedding invitations out? Do you actually need both? How do your guests RSVP? We also discuss some general tips for better chances of your stationery actually making it to your guest’s mailboxes. And, of course we discuss pricing and budget for DIY, digital options, using a chain or a custom stationer like Allison.

• 01:09: Meet Alison of Wild Joy Studios!
• 01:56: What Allison loves about wedding stationary
• 03:22: Is it stationary or stationery?
• 04:19: What a basic invitation suite includes
• 05:43: Types of wedding stationery: Save the Date
• 08:40: Types of wedding stationery: Will you be my bridesmaid cards
• 08:52: Types of wedding stationery: Rehearsal dinner invites
• 09:41: Using rehearsal invites to indicate plus one for your wedding party
• 10:27: Types of wedding stationery: The Wedding Invitation
• 11:20: How much time to give for preparing the wedding invitation?
• 12:40: What does the wedding invitation include?
• 15:21: Inside the invitation suite: The RSVP card
• 16:19: Inside the invitation suite: Hotel & information cards
• 17:06: Outer and Inner envelopes
• 18:50: How to efficiently address invitations
• 21:16: Types of wedding stationery: Thank You Notes
• 22:31: Wedding maps
• 23:21: Watercolor venue drawings
• 25:19: Alternative custom guestbook designs
• 27:16: Using wax seals
• 29:03: Mailing invitations with wax seals
• 30:02: Printing methods: Gold foil and letterpress
• 31:35 Allison’s suggestion for where to include your wedding website
• 32:33: Custom stationery prices
• 33:54: Digital invitation options
• 35:23: Paper to use for printing your invitations at home
• 36:03: How many invitations to order according to your guest count
• 36:38: Ordering stationery from a small business versus online (Minted/Zola)
• 38:24: Key takeaways about sending your invitations
• 39:39: Making extra wax seals
• 40:58: The price of digital designs for stationery

Website: https://www.wildjoystudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildjoystudios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wild.Joy.Studios Telephone: 704-402-3391

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Cindy Nevius took the Danville, KY area by storm in 2012 when she opened Sweets By Cindy in Junction City, selling over 1200 cupcakes on her first day open! With almost a dozen employees now her bakery is open Tuesday – Saturday for walk ins and makes special occasion cakes by pre-order. Over the past two years Cindy has watched couples transition from traditional weddings into dessert bars on the wedding day. Dessert bars often consist of cookies, brownies, cheese bars, cupcakes, bourbon balls and more. Many couples initially want to do this because they think it will be more affordable, but is it really?

• 00:39: How Sarah met Cindy
• 02:59: Cindy’s background and how she got started baking
• 04:07: About opening her shop in Junction City
• 06:38: Sarah’s personal favorite cake flavor by Cindy
• 07:06: Cindy’s most popular cake flavors
• 08:20: Optional add-ins for cake flavors
• 08:54: When is the Sweets by Cindy’s bakery open?
• 09:28: How have trends in wedding cakes changed over the years?
• 10:34: Serving your wedding cake (so people have a chance to enjoy it!)
• 11:20: The reason dessert bars have become popular (probably)
• 11:34: Dessert bar options
• 12:35: How many dessert bar options do you recommend?
• 13:45: Are most of your dessert options chocolate flavored?
• 14:30: Does an outdoor venue have an effect on the desserts you serve?
• 15:06: Cindy’s wedding cake pricing
• 15:29: Could we say that dessert bars are cheaper than having a wedding cake?
• 18:00: All about having stands for your desserts
• 19:51: The tasting process and consultations with Cindy
• 23:30: Locations Cindy services and delivery and set up fees
• 29:58: Visiting Cindy’s storefront
• 30:57: Scooby Scraps – cups sold with cake layers from cake extras
• 31:49: Gluten-free options
• 32:23: How much buttercream does Cindy go through in a week?
• 33:21: Other dessert options at Sweets by Cindy
• 37:06: Expect new desserts at Sweets by Cindy
• 37:53: Find Cindy’s flavors on Facebook and Instagram
• 38:09: The best way to contact Cindy

Website: https://sweetsbycindyky.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetsbycindy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetsByCindy/ Telephone: 859-583-3176

Website: www.simplylovestudio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplylovestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplylovestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SimplyLoveLex/

If you’re a bride or couple in the Lexington, Kentucky area who feels overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for your wedding, Simply Love Studio is here for you! Simply Love Studio is a free resource for couples at any stage of their wedding planning process and is funded by Lexington’s most preferred wedding vendors. Make an appointment in person or online with me, Sarah, today with my link!