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Grandest Gatherings

Grandest Gatherings is a boutique event design + planning studio. Specializing in designing, styling
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03/28/2023

👋 I’ve been a little quieter around here lately. Winter months are often the time when your vendors rest + recharge in anticipation of spring weddings, as well as dream up creative designs and inspiration for our couples in the coming year. It is also a time to reflect, grow, and re-emerge as our best selves.

So here I am, re-emerging and sharing some dreamy details from Patrick and Puja’s wedding in the Tuscan Hills Corzano e Paterno].
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Venue: Corzano e Paterno].
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02/11/2022

Valentine’s Day is almost here 💕 Here’s what I love about weddings and planning weddings. All of them are unique and different. I love that every couple I work with has a unique style and vision and that’s what makes my job fun. Moody? Colorful? Boho? Modern? I am here for it. As a planner, I don’t believe in subscribing to a specific “style” or “look” in my design and styling process for my couples. It’s why you’ll notice my Insta account features all different kinds of vibes and not just one! I’m here to be open to push creativity boundaries and limits, so I can bring YOUR vision to life. Let’s always be bold, not sold on trends and love ourselves for our uniqueness this V-day and always ❤️
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07/27/2021

Dear summer, you are going by way fast. So I’m just going to hold onto moments like these for as long as I can 💫
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06/23/2021

It’s been a hot minute on here but that’s what happens when it’s wedding season AND you take a two week van life road trip. I am so pumped to be back on the East Coast in my little corner of the world, here in Vermont and am excited to be gearing up with all of the amazing couples I am working with in 2021 💫
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05/03/2021

Take me to the top of a mountain or seaside for that touch of elegance and design + styling magic you’re looking to add to your special day 💫
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04/13/2021

Grab the person you love most today and give them a squeeze. With wedding season gearing up it’s ok to slow down, breathe and savor the moment ❤️
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03/19/2021

Rolling into the weekend like...🔥Fall 2021 is almost fully booked, but I still have some availability! If you are thinking about a coordinator or help with styling and design, let’s chat and get to work 🙌
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03/08/2021

It’s . Cheers to all the babes out there growing your business. To the creatives. To the bad asses. To the women I’ve been so lucky to meet throughout my life journey who have inspired me to be the woman I am today. I am so grateful for you all ❤️
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01/19/2021

It’s a balmy 14 degrees this morning here in Vermont. Dreaming of warmer days and dreamy New England elopements on the beach like this one ☝️
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01/07/2021

In November I made one of the best investments I have EVER made in myself and that was attending . I haven’t talked about a ton on here because it has been hard to put into words what I walked away with because it was SO much. What I do know is teaming up with other badass babes to laugh, create, drink lots of rosé, and deeply learn from one another filled my heart and soul to the brim. I left bursting with ideas and inspiration to pour into Grandest Gatherings and my couples in 2021. Now that I’ve had time to soak it all in, I am excited to finally share some of the magic I made while there like this gorgeous tablescape and floral installation.

Here’s a pro styling tip for all you beautiful brides-to-be out there. Neutrals are always classic, but by choosing a bold tone and pulling it through your design let’s you put a twist on a classic palette. Here, it was deep burgundy tied in through the intentional decision to use darker chairs, goblets, and floral accents.
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12/09/2020

If you’re in the thick of brainstorming your 2021 wedding decor landscape, have you considered more vibrant colors? Their appeal you may ask? You didn’t see them coming and neither will your guests. The reason why I love this palette is because it’s a fresh take on sunset tones and blush. By pairing them with an unexpected colorway, it gives them an eye-catching freshness that will ultimately set your wedding's design above the rest 👌
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12/01/2020

No matter the elopement details, from guests to location, as an adventurous bride-to-be you deserve to wear a beautiful dress for your special day. Elopement wedding dresses like this one are often more casual, carefree and easy-to-wear silhouettes for that effortless, throw-it-on vibe perfect for sightseeing mountain vistas, frolicking on a beach, or dancing the night away 💃🏻
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11/25/2020

As I set the table for Thanksgiving, I feel like there is a lot to be thankful for this year in spite of it all. Thank you for following me along on this incredible journey, for the beautiful couples who let me be part of their special day, and for this community who continues to inspire me day after day to push my creative boundaries 🙏
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11/16/2020

When I look at this photo I have so many emotions. I planned my first bicoastal styled shoot this past month and poured my blood, sweat, and tears into it. It’s easy to see this photo of these amazing humans and gorgeous setting and overlook the countless hours of prep work that went into this. Sourcing rentals and new vendor friends in a new market I wasn’t as familiar with, figuring out how to manage flowers for a multi-day excursion to the backcountry of the Sierra Nevadas, carrying disco balls, bud vases, and taper candles in my carryon luggage, spending hours location scouting trying to find the perfect spot to nestle this table into the hills so it looked intentional, carrying this table into the desert and all of the pretty things on it, watching the snow fall on the mountains while styling the scene and being moved to tears by the beauty of Mother Nature but also because of the sheer cold. My friends, as a creator I pour my entire being into my creations and I can tell you they do not come easy. I am so lucky to have met who is one of the most inspiring, talented and down-to-earth photographers in the biz. Her work speaks for itself. I’ve taken a step back from posting this past week not only because I was creating, but also because I want to love what I’m putting out in the world. I want to inspire. I want to educate. I want to showcase my unique point of view. When you a trying to move mountains and push boundaries, it’s important to have people like this crew surround you who want to do move them too ❤️
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11/04/2020

Remaining hopeful that change is on the horizon ✌️❤️
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10/30/2020

Ally + Joey did not cancel love. Despite having to push their larger 2020 wedding celebration to next year, they still found a way to celebrate their love. And while you may think, “There’s no way anyone actually has a wedding ceremony and styled picnic on top of a mountain,” I am here to tell you friends that yes, yes you can. Complete with champagne and a boojie charcuterie board. My advice this Friday is this—don’t cancel or postpone your love. Choose a wedding day that is different and exciting, because why wouldn’t you celebrate your marriage in a way that is as adventurous and unique as you two?
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10/26/2020

Ok, so I know there are “rules” for tablescapes and place settings at least according to Emily Post. But I say, the hell with the rules. If you want to play with a funky napkin fold, go for it. If you want to layer untraditional plates, why not? If you want to mix up where your utensils go, um YES! Your wedding or elopement day is exactly that. Your day. And if you want to break tradition, you can! No one is stopping you. Certainly not me 😌
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10/19/2020

I had so much fun dreaming up this multi hexagonal ceremony backdrop with . The final result with these gorgeous florals from makes this one of my favorite installations to date 💕
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10/12/2020

🚨 Soooo....big news over here on this dreary New England Monday. Drumroll please 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁 My work was published over !!!!! Say waaaat?!? When I started my business just a few short months ago I never would have dreamed of things ramping up so quickly. From meeting so many amazing people like the team behind this shoot, to booking my first couples, to getting published, it has been a complete whirlwind. This year hasn’t been easy but there is nothing more rewarding than working towards something you can call your own. I’ve been in marketing my whole life, always telling someone else’s brand story, and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of creating your own. Namaste to all of you here supporting me on this journey and hyping me up. I couldn’t have done it without you 🙏 Check it out https://www.bespoke-bride.com/2020/10/10/this-bright-colourful-tropical-wedding-inspiration-is-a-real-mood-booster/

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10/09/2020

Everything about the day was so dreamy. I’m always here for a non traditional venue because ummm HELLO! You have a blank canvas to make your own and get unique colors and backdrops that make for epic photos. Comment a great 💜 if you went with a non traditional venue for your wedding or a 💕 if you totally will when that day comes!
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10/06/2020

Excited to shift the color palettes I’ve been working in to darker, moodier fall tones this month. There are some gorgeous elopements coming up that I am so honored to be a part of and can’t wait to share what I’ve been cooking up for them. But for now my lips are sealed🤐
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09/29/2020

I love a good challenge. Like finding a beach or a mountain to setup a gorgeous tablescape. To embrace the elements, not fight them, like the wind blowing a piece of chiffon perfectly or the sun hitting the crystal glassware just right so that it twinkles. These are the moments I live to create for my couples ❤️
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09/24/2020

Clean tablescapes like this one can offer a simplified spin on styling your wedding or elopement day table. This tablescape doesn't feel empty with the textured greenery with white accents adding in some detail. After all, too much can sometimes be overwhelming. Sometimes less is more 👌
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09/18/2020

One of the things I love most about elopements is how they intentionally and beautifully break wedding tradition in the name of authenticity. Elopements at their core are rebellious weddings; bold statements of couples choosing to make their wedding day completely unique and distinct to them and their story. But in the process of planning your elopement, you might be wondering what exactly your elopement day should include? What goes into an elopement ceremony? What unique eloping ideas can you incorporate into your day? How do I create the setup of my dreams? The pressure to have your elopement follow some kind of formula can be intense. I’m here to let you know that it’s okay to throw the rules out. I believe in being a resource to all of my couples as they plan and navigate the elopement process for themselves. Let’s break tradition together.
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09/15/2020

It’s your wedding day so I say you do you. Invite the people you want. Dance to the songs that bring you the most joy. Eat the best damn food you’ll ever have. Enjoy and savor every moment. Most of all, spend the rest of your days with the person you love and cherish above all else ❤️
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Hi there! My name is Danielle, and I'm all about intentionally intimate weddings, adventurous elopements, and soulful experiences. I’m also the gal behind Grandest Gatherings—a full-service event planning and design studio that creates intimate celebrations for adventurous souls in New England and beyond. From micro weddings in Maine to woodsy elopements in the White Mountains to festive gatherings, I specialize in creating experiences that are small in guest count but not in design. Because the best things in life happen when we gather.