History In The Making Special Events

02/17/2024

We're celebrating 🍾 this weekend because our new website is LIVE!
What are you toasting to this weekend?
📷 .j.todd
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02/13/2024

Want in on some exciting news?
Our brand new, updated website will be live this Friday, February 16!
In addition to being more mobile friendly, it has updated service information, client testimonials, and galleries.
Our new site will eventually offer scheduling options and online client portals. It will also host past, and future, blog posts.
I hope y'all will check it out!
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02/10/2024

My name is Tina, and I'm the owner of History in the Making. It's been a while since I've introduced myself, so here's a few fun facts about me:
🔹️ I share this tidbit a lot, but in addition to being a wedding planner, I also work full time as the Life Enrichment Director at a local assisted living community. It's an awesome job, but also the reason why my business "office hours" are so strange.
🔹️ I had my first "real" vacation last October. My boyfriend and I spent 2 days in Miami and went on a cruise to the Bahamas. I was seasick the 1st night but otherwise absolutely loved the experience! We're going on another cruise in September 🚢
🔹️ ,aka Mr. Worldwide, is my hypeman! Anytime I need to get ready or energized, he's the first artist I put on. He's on the top of my concert bucket list, but since I haven't gotten to see him live yet, his mural in Little Havana will have to do 😆
🔹️ Speaking of concerts, the absolute BEST day of my entire life was getting to meet and see the live (on my birthday!) in 2022. Every time I relive the memory I still have a small, internal freak out 🫠
🔹️ I love to dance and have been involved in several professional shows over the past few years. Some highlights include 2 duets with my best friend and performing my first solo in a Halloween themed burlesque show 👯‍♀️
If you made it this far, thanks! 🤣 I'd love to learn a fun fact about you.

02/05/2024

2024 is a big year--it's the 10 year anniversary of History in the Making! When I decided to make the change from hobby to business, I had no idea where this journey would take me.
I'm not a wedding planner full time, and my life looks drastically different from a decade ago,
but I still very much call this company and business my passion project!
To celebrate a decade of "big days" I'll be sharing flashbacks from weddings over the years, launching a new website, and starting a "confessions of a wedding planner" series where I'll share real life stories of things we've dealt with as coordinators on wedding days (and maybe even a few not-so-fun stories about why some of the clauses in my contract now exist) so be on the lookout for some fun, new content.
Have ideas for things you'd like to see or questions about our experiences/business/wedding planning, etc? Be sure to share them in the comments!
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02/03/2024

I've been a wedding planner for a while now, and there a few things I can admit I'm not great at. The biggest one is social media! The secret of consistent content creation eludes me. Also, I can't spell hors d'oeuvre or boutonnierre without spell check. And ever since I watched a caterer almost lose her eye to a rouge cork, I'm terrified of poppin' bottles, so I gladly pass that task on to a bartender, catering manager, or best man.
What I AM great at is being your eyes and ears on your wedding day so you can relax. We know how hard you've worked to plan your day, and we're your biggest ally in making sure it all comes together. I'm also pretty dang good at thinking on my feet and keeping my cool in most crisis situations.
I'm not afraid to work long hours--often my team and I are the first ones in the venue and the last ones out, and some days that means 16+ hours (not including drive time) We're really passionate about we do and we bring that energy with us to every wedding day we're a part of.
So, despite the lack of online presence, we are still here, still taking clients, and look forward to whatever 2024 and beyond will bring!

11/03/2022

We're excited to share that we're in the running for Bozeman's Best Wedding Planner through Bozeman Magazine and there's still time to vote!
If we win, we've got a sweet little gift basket to give away! 🎁
Everyone that votes and comments "Voted" below is entered to win.
Sharing this post will also get you an entry to win! (be sure to comment when you Share so I can count your entry. Multiple shares mean multiple entries)
Voting runs through November 6th!
*All comments and shares must be commented on this original post to count
*Winner will be drawn once Bozeman Magazine announces the winner
*This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or Bozeman Magazine. No purchases necessary.

05/16/2021

Hey y'all 👋 It's been a while...
2020 may have been a no-go for weddings, however I sure stayed plenty busy working at a senior living facility where I'm the full time activity director. If I'm being honest, I absolutely love my job, but senior care in the time of Covid was completely exhausting, both mentally and physically. I also spent a lot of time with my oldest nephew, who was sick with a terminal brain disease...but I'll share more about that later.
Needless to say, I disappeared from social media because, life. But History in the Making is still here, holding strong, and looking forward to a great 2021 wedding season with some awesome couples.
Now that we're 5 months in, how's your 2021 going?

05/03/2020

Do you ever wake up feeling inspired?
As a creative, I often have moments where I'm hit with an idea at the most random moments of the day and until I communicate it and get it out thoroughly on paper, my mind will almost obsess over it. I've literally had project ideas and aspirations keep me up at night. Now I know why the best artists are a little cooky 😆
Thankfully that wasn't the case this morning. I slept well, slept in, but almost instantly upon waking up, I felt inspired. I love this city I live in. I love this little business that fills a place in my soul. I love the senior citizens I get to hang out with all day. I appreciate all of us "essential workers" that have been pushing aside the fear and anxiety of going to work to continue providing. And knowing so many of my friends are laid off and unsure of the future, I respect the journey that has been so uniquely different for each person navigating this pandemic.
So I want to give back in a meaningful way, and I have an idea. I'm not ready to share it yet, but soon.
What has been inspiring you over the past few months?
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05/02/2020

Not to brag, but we've been loving and planning intimate weddings long before Covid-19 💁‍♀️
Whether you've always dreamed of a small wedding or this dang virus is making you change your plans, our team is here for you! We get it, these are crazy times we're living in, and our passion is making the process as fun and easy as possible. If you choose to elope or have an intimate (sometime referred to as micro) wedding, rest assured that your day will be completely tailored to you: your style, your dreams, your budget.
We work with the best vendors in a variety of price ranges, can offer suggestions for both free and paid ceremony/venue locations, and offer all-inclusive packages with payment plan options. What's the benefit for you? You don't have to call around for quotes or keep track of multiple deposits and payment schedules.
Another fun fact, elopements can often be planned with as little as a 24 hour notice. Intimate weddings (20 guests or less) can be planned in a week. So you don't have to be in a hurry, but if you are, we can make it happen!
Head to our website to learn more or drop your questions below!
Floating Leaf Studios
Beauty and the Belief Salon

Montana Party Rentals

04/15/2020

This is so much fun. The creativity level is 💯!
Keep dreaming, keep creating, y'all!

04/01/2020

This wedding ❤

03/14/2020

In the midst of all this worldly chaos, I hope you can still find moments to laugh with those you love ❤

01/02/2020

Are you rockin' some new bling after the holidays? Congratulations are in order! 🍾
If I can give any advice for this awesome new chapter of life, it would be to relax and enjoy it. Unless you want to get married quickly, take your time!
Don't rush into planning.
Allow yourself to be immersed in the emotions and excitement. Share the news. Re-live your love story. Talk about your dreams for the future.
You won't get to feel these feelings again, so let yourself really *feel* them.
I'd love to hear your engagement story, feel free to share!
📷 Lindsey Mulcare Photography

01/01/2020

Y'all, I almost didn't do a . I honestly did even know if I had posted 9 times this year.
Personally, this has been the most difficult year of my life and I had to take a step back.
But it turns out I posted 30 times and received over 1,100 likes. It doesn't sound like much, but it feels like a huge accomplishment!
I love these photos.
I love what they represent.
And I really love working with awesome couples and coordinating weddings!
So cheers 🍾 to 2020, I believe it's going to be a year of positive growth year for both myself and History in the Making ❤
📷 photographers:
Greener Visuals
Townsend Collective
Mackenzie Keough Photography
Floating Leaf Studios
Wandering Albatross Photography

12/16/2019

12/15/2019

Today's the day...Our books for 2020 Wedding Day Management (day-of coordination) couples are officially open! 🎉
This is by far our most popular service and what we've spent the past 6 seasons perfecting.
Here's a few key points and fun facts about our W.D.M. services:
💍 Wedding day coordination actually starts WEEKS before your wedding. We usually start developing your day-of plan 4 to 6 weeks before the big day. This is super important so we can really get to know your day inside and out.
💍 I don't recommend waiting to hire a DOC until last minute because most planner's prime dates book up quickly. But with a lot of quick communication, our team has succesfully taken on couples with less than a month to go, so don't be afraid to reach out.
💍 I typically hear from couples looking for day-of help 6 to 8 months before their wedding day. While I don't start working hands on with them until much closer to the wedding, I DO keep the lines of communication open and offer complimentary troubleshooting and etiquette advice as part of my services. That means couples can reach out to me anytime after booking me if they need some extra insight.
💍 I will gladly meet with couples anytime during their planning process, but I rarely book day-of couples more than 10 months in advance. There are too many variables and moving parts that can change (guest count, for example). For couples interested in just day-of services that I meet with a year+ before their wedding, I'll provide a quote based on the information they've given me at the time and pencil them into my calendar. I will follow up with them about 8 months before the wedding, provide an updated quote if needed, and we can move forward.
Do you have any questions about Wedding Day Management? Or advice for a bride considering a wedding day coordinator?
Let me know! 💕
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