Best of Portland: Best Wedding & Event Planner Blogs

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March 31, 2010 by Katelin | Comments (5)

Whether it’s cotton-tailed cupcakes at an annual Easter brunch, or homemade wine charms at your girlfriend’s dinner party; at some point we’ve all found ourselves envious of the creativity of others. But who has the energy to compete for originality points when time is precious and inspiration is elusive? Now you do! We’ve rounded up the best of Portland’s wedding and event planning blogs to help you put together your most sensational soirées. Below are the modern day cheat sheets to the most current information on themes, vendors, music, food, favors, and more! With the help of these experts, you’re sure to throw one unforgettable fete!

Little Black Book Vendor Blog
As part of Style Me Pretty, a style-centric wedding resource for modern brides, the Little Black Book Vendor Blog provides a perfect source of inspiration for brides-to-be. The weddings featured here are charming and unique, sharing the experiences of the brides and grooms (from the proposal to the wedding cake) in their own words. This space allows the newlyweds to share the details of their days and the resources they used to arrive at their finalized themes, menus, locations, etc. The photos included are beautifully shot and make viewers feel as if they are joining in on the intimate moments shared between couples, families, and friends. The details captured of centerpieces, gowns, and table dressings provide great insight and easy access to vendor information for those hoping to put on similar events. Vendors involved in each wedding are named in the post, and those that are members of Style Me Pretty’s ‘little black book’ (a thoroughly edited list of SMP approved vendors) are given special mention, ensuring reputable recommendations to readers.

Geranium Lake Flowers
Primarily comprised of posts by owner Kim Foren, the Geranium Lake Flowers Blog is reflective of the creative spirit this multi-talented owner. Originally trained as a fine art painter, Kim transitioned into the flower and events business sixteen years ago, bringing along her enthusiasm for innovation and creativity. After achieving incredible success with high profile clients and accolades from nearly every Portland publication, Kim decided to share her talent with a wider audience through her blog. Readers can find tons of great information here, pertaining to all kinds of lifestyle and events topics. Posts include information about upcoming trends (i.e broach bouquets, and chandeliers), as well as venue recommendations (reception sites, spas for rest and relaxation, etc…), photographers to note, and amazingly inventive DIY projects like onion peel egg dying, and plush pumpkin place card holders. The posts are fun to read and easy to follow with beautiful photography and detailed instructions.

Swanky Tables
Annette Warnick is one of our favorite women to work with here at CRAVE Portland. We love her commitment to furnishing stylish events and her unique creative visions (can you say Holiday Cravings Party 2009?), and she shares her fantastic talent with readers through her blog for Swanky Tables. Here, Annette shares photos from recent events, inspiration gained everywhere from shower curtains to patio furniture, and recipes for do-it-yourself drinks and dishes. Annette is truly an innovator and shares so much of her creative genius through her blog. Not only are special events, but also everyday life, enriched through the insight shared here by Annette. Check out this fun blog for all sorts of event inspirations!

HI-FI Weddings
Music plays a huge role in weddings, from walking down the aisle to rocking out at the reception, but arranging the perfect playlist is no easy task. This is where the HI-FI Weddings Blog comes to the rescue. Built upon the submissions of those who have already tied the knot, HI-FI’s blog is comprised of love stories and playlists submitted by countless couples. Brides and grooms-to-be may find this blog helpful in seeking out perfect playlists from couples with similar tastes in tunes, and can even listen to many of the recommended songs through the blog. Playlists are accompanied by pictures and descriptions from the couples, making this the perfect solution to the usual menace of mix-making.

5 Responses to “Best of Portland: Best Wedding & Event Planner Blogs”

• Dom Says:
  
  March 31st, 2010 at 4:09 pm

  Thanks for the post. I also wish that there was 1 site that lists all the bridal shows. I found out about most of them a week too late this year, and am kinda bummed.

  Oh well.

  *maybe I should quit whining and just build the site myself* ha!

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  April 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm

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• Hi-Fi Weddings Says:
  
  April 1st, 2010 at 7:28 pm

  Hey thanks for the plug!!! This was a wonderful discovery! Love what you are doing! xoxox – Ashley

• Thanks for the Lovin’ « HI-FI WEDDINGS Says:
  
  April 1st, 2010 at 8:19 pm

  [...] the country from Portland, I am still SO grateful this lovely blog mentioned Hi-Fi Weddings in their wedding planning post! By the way…this entire CRAVE movement is wonderful! I’m not sure what it takes to get [...]

• Annette Says:
  
  April 2nd, 2010 at 3:10 pm

  Wow, thank you so much! I’m honored to be included in this wonderful group of blogs. Thank you CRAVE!

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