Planned Spontaneity

My Polish Easter

2011-04-22T14:48:00.000-05:00

Traditional Polish Easter Basket Let me start by saying that I am neither Polish nor Catholic, but my husband was raised in a Polish Catholic home where the blessing of the Easter Basket was an annual ritual. As adults we're progressive Quakers, a religion that eschews "ritual". It's a bit if a guilty pleasure that we take part in the annual blessing of the Easter Basket. Easter us

Repost: Modern Etiquette

2011-04-20T15:06:00.000-05:00

The fact that there is an etiquette guide to talking about your wedding on Facebook is definitely a sign of our times... In addition to the eight tips posted on allfacebook.com, I'll add a few more... 8 Facebook Wedding Etiquette Tips 9. Don't post all the pictures from your photographer without their permission. In most cases, this is actually a violation of copyright law. Ask your

Celebration Advice: A Long Overdue Celebration

2011-03-30T23:47:00.001-05:00

Every now and then, I get fun, interesting questions from people who are anticipating their celebrations. Sometimes, when I answer these questions, I think- "Wow! someone could write an advice column about parties, weddings and creating personal celebrations!" Well, the other day, I realized that perhaps, at least occasionally, I could be that person! Don't worry, if you ask my advice

Repost: Hair and Dancing!

2011-03-28T10:02:00.000-05:00

Photo Courtesy of Anda Marie Photography I just found this great article about coordinating your hair do with your wedding entertainment! These are the types of details that can really make your celebration "pop". Check out this article from Gigmasters. Wedding Hair Wedding Planning

2011's Hottest Sustainable Wedding Trends

2011-03-07T09:00:00.001-06:00

If you're at all interested in having a sustainable wedding (and who isn't?), this is a great article from RecycledBride where brides buy and sell gently used wedding dresses. Fire and Ice by Planned Spontaneity Many of my clients have helped set these trends! How are you creating a sustainable celebration? Are you using any of these ideas? Do you have other ideas you're using?

Repost: Something old, something new - Wausau wedding planning | Examiner.com

2011-03-02T16:29:00.000-06:00

I love following Kelly's examiner articles. She's full of great ideas and information. Since one of my passions is delving into the meanings of our traditions, I thought you might enjoy reading about the significance of our "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue"There's also a final line that I hear less often"And a sixpence in your shoe" The sixpence represents good

Entertainment Spotlight: Abigail Cantor

2011-02-17T08:42:00.000-06:00

It's been my pleasure to work with the talented and versatile Abigail Cantor on a number of occasions. She's the leader of two ensembles, The Cantor Set and Shira. (Geeky math types will enjoy this play on words) The Cantor Set plays jazz standards, blues, and their own musical concoctions. They understand that rhythm and tempo are critical for dancing, so they keep

Chocolate Spotlight: TerraSource Chocolates

2011-02-08T09:00:00.006-06:00