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In 2004, I embarked on a journey to turn dreams into reality, giving birth to Taylor’d Events Group. This venture was more than a business; it was a heartfelt endeavor to craft unforgettable celebrations steeped in passion, commitment, and resilience. Understanding the delicate choreography of timing, logistics, and meticulous planning, Taylor’d Events became a testament […]

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Planning a wedding can often feel like navigating a labyrinth filled with countless decisions and unexpected challenges. This is where professional guidance becomes invaluable. With over two decades in the industry and author of the book ‘A Stress-Free Wedding,’ I’ve dedicated my career to helping couples like you navigate the intricate path to their dream […]

Professional Guidance for a Stress-Free Wedding: Your Perfect Celebration Awaits

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Have you ever wondered where you’d like to say your “I do’s”? Is it a cliffside in the San Juan Islands of Washington? Or is it a beach at sunset in Maui? It doesn’t matter where you want your special day to be, and one thing is for sure: planning a wedding anywhere requires adaptability, […]

Planning Your Dream Wedding: Experienced Anywhere

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Wedding Etiquette

 :: OPEN SEATING :: BEST FOR Low-Key, Informal FunctionsCocktail Reception with lots of seating, Open House Reception, Stations Style Meal Positives: Things to Consider:  Paper Required: :: RESERVED FAMILY SEATING :: :: BUFFET :: Best For Casual Wedding Reception Positives: Things to Consider: Paper Required: ::   ASSIGNED TABLES :: :: BUFFET OR FAMILY STYLE :: BUFFET  Positives:  […]

Which Seating Style is Right for your Celebration?

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I have said it before and I will say it again. The biggest way to save budget is to keep your guest count low. Once make your list and check it twice, it is inevitable that you will realize “Bob Smith” started dating that girl a couple months ago, and now you are left wondering […]

Wedding Etiquette — How to Politely NOT invite +1s and Kids

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Real Weddings

Vashti and Antonio were in the throws of life’s craziness when they reached out. New jobs, finishing school, a move all while wanting to plan an elegant wedding across the country. We were all too happy when they wanted to get married at Maysara Winery in McMinville, Oregon. They were looking for an ultra romantic […]

Ultra Romantic Oregon Wine Country Wedding

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You know how we like to dive into the most glamorous of Wedding Planning topics, so here we are bringing you some words of wisdom from our friends over at Where Will They Stay.  Room Blocks don’t generally come to mind as part of wedding planning, but after booking a venue this is one of […]

Ask the Expert | Room Blocks 101 | Where will they Stay?

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Wedding Etiquette

It is all too common for couples to receive back their banquet event order (BEO) from the caterer and be incredibly confused that the $50 per person dinner now has multiple layers of taxes, fees, and gratuity added on. For almost every couple I work with, we end up chatting about the difference between the service […]

Wedding Etiquette || Service Charge vs. Gratuity

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As a trusted resource and guide throughout the planning process, we are often the confidants that clients reach out to in those final days to ask about what is customary for tipping wedding professionals. After searching out as many resources as possible, we hope that the thoughts below will be a trusted resource for not […]

Wedding Etiquette || Tipping your Wedding Professionals

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Destination Wedding

Aloha!  Almost time for Jen’s annual trip to the island, this year will be relaxing and a little work for a client, meeting with new hotels and re-connecting with my Maui ohana.  If you are thinking about getting married on Maui, please take a peek at the Maui e-book, I would love to sit down and […]

Destination Maui

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