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So how long does it really take to plan a wedding? ⁠⠀ With things changing so fast these days, here is a recommended time frame to get you down the aisle faster; ⁠⠀– At the bare minimum you need at least 3 months to plan a wedding with a professional wedding planner. ⁠⠀⁠⠀– A traditional […]

Is a “first look” right for you? The first look, when you see each other BEFORE the ceremony, may be right for you if; ⠀ – You want to join some of cocktail hour ⠀⠀– If you are having a wedding in late Fall or Winter, the sun will most likely be setting close to […]

Tips on decorating a simple summer table with charm! 1. Think of a theme centered around the food you’re preparing. Shown here is the tablescape for a Summer Seafood Boil ? ⠀⠀2. Choose a wood table or layer over a simple linen that has some texture to it (nothing too elegant, think simple and casual) […]

I’m Amanda Marie, thank you kindly for visiting. Here is a bit more how Amanda Marie & Co came to be! Born & Raised: In what was then, a small country town of Paso Robles California. Today, this charming town has become the heart of central California’s wine country. Growing up I was constantly surrounded […]