Posies and Poise

08/06/2021

01/17/2021

It's that time of year again, voting for Minnesota Bride magazine is open!

We would so appreciate your vote (you can write in Posies and Poise in the Wedding Planner category) the link is in the comments below. You have to nominate a vendor in at least 10 categories, so if you need some recommendations we are happy to help! Also our sister company Revel & Flourish is nominated in the Rentals and Decor and Best New Vendor category so be sure to vote for us there!

Thank you so much for your support this year, we cannot wait to see what 2021 has in store!!

01/02/2021

Just like the perfect detail shot, there are a lot of elements that go into creating a great description of an entire year.
I think it's important to recognize the hardships of this year, so we can see the glimmers of hope and how adversity can make us stronger.
So many of our amazing couples had to change, postpone, or even cancel one of the most special days of their lives. As a wedding planner, this is especially heartbreaking. We make it our mission to make our clients wedding dreams come true, and when so many challenges are thrown at these wonderful couples, it is difficult to help them through a once in a lifetime kind of adversity. But thankfully, our team met every challenge and heartbreaking call with the upmost of optimism, and we made a lot of dreams come true, even if it looked different than what our couples had initially envisioned. Thank you to all of our wonderful 2020 clients, you are truly an inspiration to our team.
We had to watch several of our industry vendor friends struggle immensely; financially, physically, and mentally. And let me tell you, they were not alone in that struggle. The wedding and event industry, like many industries, is a tight knit community. We lean on each other when times are hard, we listen and are empathetic to each others stories of struggles, and we are always there to help a fellow colleague in need. I am so proud of the events industry and the band that has been created between all of us. We will get through this difficult time, and for those who have been knocked out by this year, we will be there for you when things get better and doors start opening again.
2020 had many challenges for us all. And all of this adversity has brought us opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge ourselves. I am thankful for the growth and introspection I have learned over this year, and I am immensely excited for what 2021 will bring.
The best is yet to come. Happy New Years.

📸: Alexis Ryan Photography

11/26/2020

So thankful for many things this Thanksgiving. Although it may look different, we have so much gratitude for our families, amazing team, and wonderful clients. Hoping you all can find reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving day, cheers is to a new season of giving and merriment.

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10/27/2020

Are you a bride or a bridesmaid who is not sure how to wear your hair on the big day? Check out The Bridal Guide's 50 Intricate Hairstyles We Love for some inspiration!

Also keep an eye out for style #27 featuring the lovely Lexi Ross EDINA Realty rocking the off center loose bun from the talented 139 Hair by Heidi! Photo from the fabulous Chelsie Lopez Production & Marketing from our shoot in Delano!

https://www.bridalguide.com/beauty-health/beauty/wedding-hair/intricate-wedding-hairstyles #190621

Looking for wedding ideas and tips? Check out 50 Intricate Wedding Hairstyles We Love and more wedding planning and honeymoon info from BridalGuide.com

09/06/2020

10 years. I cannot believe this weekend marks 10 years since Jen and Matt's wedding.
10 years since my very first solo experience as a wedding planner.

As I think about that day at Rush Creek Golf Club, there are so many things I look back and smile about. The day was absolutely beautiful, the couple so madly in love, most of the vendors I worked with were so helpful and gracious knowing it was my first wedding by myself (you probably dont remember this but I'm looking at you Sarah Pollio !)

Although the day went great and the couple was so happy at the end if the night, there were definitely some cringeworthy moments too. Like having to commute from Eagan to Buffalo on a weekly basis for planning meetings, or getting hit on by a creepy DJ who would later try to take advantage of my greenness in the industry to get me to pay him to be a part of his "wedding collective".

I am so proud of that wedding, because although there were some hiccups along the way, that event really solidified my desire to become a wedding planner and own my own business. There have been many, MANY, more lessons learned along the way, but I am so proud of the business that my team and I have built, and I cannot wait to see where we take this in the next 10 years.

📸: Sarah Pollio Photography

05/06/2020

Our friend and the amazingly talented Mattie Krall just posted a blog post with some of the incredible images from Rachel and Kyle's wedding last November!

Link is below or head over to her Instagram page and find the link in her bio!

https://www.mattiekrallphotography.com/minneapoliswinterwedding

📸: Mattie Krall Photography

04/09/2020

Happy Easter Weekend! With the Govenor's exemption for florists to help farms move their perishable products, our team at Revel & Flourish is back in business and running a holiday weekend special for Easter!

Three options available:
- Potted Flowering Plant $20
- Small Arrangement Designer's Choice with Seasonal Floral $35
- Large Arrangement Designer's Choice with Seasonal Floral $55

FREE DELIVERY within the Metro area, and as always no contact. Get your orders in by 3pm tomorrow, Friday, April 10th, 2020 to ensure Saturday/Sunday delivery.

We will also be giving bulk buying discounts to customers who are interested in purchasing for nursing homes, group homes, or multiple healthcare workers. On our contact form check the Custom Project box and we will be in touch.

Link is below, we so appreciate you sharing this with your friends and families, let's spread a little Easter cheer!!

Www.revelandflourish.com/contact

04/08/2020

A great resource for couples struggling to find new dates for their postponed weddings or events from our friends at The Wedding Guys® . If you need help rescheduling or pivoting your future events let us know, we are here to help.

This list is comprised of a collection of local venues that have open dates in the coming months to help host your upcoming wedding ceremony. We hope this serves as a helpful source for couples required to reschedule their wedding or still hoping to plan a wedding for 2020! These ranges only reflect...

03/25/2020

Hi friends. I know we have been a little quiet on social media lately since the craziness started. Honestly, it's because I am having a hard time trying to find the right words to say.

It's so hard to be happy and cheery on Instagram talking about all of these lovely moments our past couples got to experience, while our current brides are in crisis wondering if their big day is even going to happen.

We have been working extremely hard to help find resolutions for our couples, from postponements to cancellations to just trying to find a reason to smile. We cannot thank our brides and grooms enough for being patient during this turbulent time. We are here for you. We always will be. If there is ANYTHING you need please let us know.

The good news is, this is going to pass. Weddings will happen again. And when they come back, they are going to be having a moment. Because we all love weddings right? We all love those special looks between a bride and her bridesmaids when she puts her dress on for the first time, the tears that flow when a bride gives her dad a special hug, the tenderness of a couples first dance. We love it. You love it. It will be back.

Until then we will continue to work tirelessly with our other amazing vendor and industry partners to get our couples through this. The whole wedding and event industry has banded together during this time and are forging a new path that is even more supportive and and incredible than it was before, and it was pretty good before.
So look to our page for more lovely images, and couples both current and future, know that your day is coming and we are going to do everything in our powers to make it the day you always envisioned.

We love you all.
- Emmy, Kristina, and the whole Posies & Poise Team

03/20/2020

Hi friends. What a week it has been, am I right?

As we face these uncertain times and the world seems so dark, our team at Revel & Flourish wanted to do our part in spreading a little cheer.

With the incredible partnership of Len Busch Roses, we are creating custom and locally grown arrangements for free delivery within the Twin Cities Metro area.

We have small, medium, and large arrangements for sale, as well as small blooming plants and lily plants. Why not bring a little light into your living room with a fresh bouquet of flowers, and while your at it, get one for a friend who might need a little pick me up this weekend! We will also deliver to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, completely free and no contact delivery!!

Link to order is below:
https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/form/view/5d44e1f91aa3ed0de4bde32d

We are so humbled and honored for you to think of our small business, and each purchase goes to keeping the lights on in our studio!

Thank you so much, we truly appreciate you all!!

XOXO
Emmy and Jody

02/13/2020

Happy Valentines, Galentines, all the -entines!! For any of you who know me well, you know Valentines Day is my absolute favorite holiday. 🥰

I know the nay sayers like to complain that V-Day is just a Hallmark holiday, a day to spend a bunch of money, and to "show" your love for someone when you should be "showing" them all year round. I get it.

But that's not why I love Valentines Day. My love affair with the wonderful day started as a kid, when my mom would volunteer for the Valentines Day party at school. The excitement of creating your own valentines box, the thrill of distributing your valentines to your classmates and the joy of reading all the cute notes from your friends, was nothing compared to the happiness I felt when my mom was in my classroom. I don't know why that small gesture meant so much to me, but its something I always associate with Valentines Day and it makes my heart swell.

Since then I have had my first date with my husband, got engaged, and took our amazing honeymoon, all over this special day.

So I hope all of you can experience the joy and happiness that I feel on this special date and know that you all can be my Valentines!

Ps love you mom ! And Tony, you're ok too 😘

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02/04/2020

We've been a little quiet on the social media the past couple of weeks, mostly because we are getting into our new routine with little Miss Freyja!

But our team definitely has not been slacking! Back in July, Emmy and the amazingly talented Jody from Cornerstone Studios bought the inventory from Oliver and Grace and created a whole new venture called Revel & Flourish!

We started Revel and Flourish as a way to get to create beautifully designed weddings and events with some SUPER talented folks 😍 We offer decor rentals, event design and floral! 🎉

We have a great team of people working with Revel & Flourish, and we can’t WAIT to show you all what we’ve been up to! Stay tuned for more!!

And don't worry, our team at Posies and Poise is as strong as ever, and now we have the opportunity to bring our clients more options when it comes to event design, decor, and florals. Ask us to learn more!

📸: Revel & Flourish

01/01/2020

Happy New Year!

What a whirlwind 2019 has been.

Above everything 2019 has been a year of growth for Posies and Poise. We had our busiest season yet, grew our amazing team, made tons of new vendor connections and "friendors", and had a wonderful abundance attitude.

I am so thankful for all of the amazing clients we got to know and love this year, and I cannot say enough about the incredible team that runs behind and in front of the scenes that makes this business what it is. Our focus on creating wonderful moments for our clients and always putting customer service and experience first truly shines through thanks to our teams dedication and overall wonderfulness.

Cheers to a successful 2019 and to the amazing things to come in 2020!

12/03/2019

Oh hey! So a few days ago we did a thing...we won The Knot Best of Weddings for the third time in a row!

This award truly comes on the backs of our amazing clients with their wonderful reviews. We cannot thank you enough for your incredible support and kind words.

Of course, we could not get those wonderful reviews if not for the hard work and dedication from our amazing team. I cannot thank you all enough, from the bottom of my heart this business would not be what it is without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Kristina Kenan
Melissa Lohrenz
Maddy Garner
Katie Warner
Dan Haley
Aymie Nicole

10/30/2019

One day left to vote for the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Diamond Awards! We would truly appreciate your vote, link is below. Thank you thank you thank you!!

http://mspmag.com/weddings/diamond-awards

10/24/2019

Another wedding video that leaves us in tears! 😭😭 Amazing job We Do Wedding Videography, and congratulations Tim and Kurtis!!

10/17/2019

The hits just keep on coming! Our styled shoot at the Bauernhof Klause; BK Tap Haus was just featured on Minnesota Bride magazine!

mnbride.com/trending-minnesota-weddings-orange-autumn-2019

This was a dream of a shoot, and we are so thankful to have worked with an incredibly talented group of vendors. Thank you to everyone involved!!

Coordinator: Posies and Poise
Photographer: annakophoto.com
Videographer: ENGLE OLSON
Venue: Bauernhof Klause; BK Tap Haus
Bridal Gown: Annika Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Gown: Bella Bridesmaids
Formalwear: Knights Chamber Uptown
Florist: Lilia Flower Boutique
Jewelry: MEND Jewelry
Makeup: WarPaint International
Stationery: A Milestone Paper Co.
Decor: Oliver & Grace Weddings & Events
Dressing Room: Dream Day Dressing Rooms
Dance Coordinator: Tulle Tuxedo
Models: Caitlin Camarda
Nicola Camarda Ellyn Valdes
Hair: Danielle Severson

10/15/2019

During the crazy hustle and bustle of fall wedding season we got the lovely surprise that we were nominated for a Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Diamond Award!

We cannot thank our wonderful clients, families and friends who make a nomination like this happen for us!

We would absolutely love to get your vote for the award, voting closes on October 31st. Link is below, thank you thank you thank you!!!

http://mspmag.com/weddings/diamond-awards

09/16/2019

Wow, if you needed further proof on how amazing Krista Esterling is, check out these amazing sneak peaks from Jennifer and Tadd's wedding this past wedding!

Thank you so much to the incredible vendor team that we had the pleasure of working with!

Krista Esterling Photography | Joy Unspeakable Flowers | Minneapolis Event Centers | The Wedding Shoppe | Atmosfere | Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelers | Sharon Hughes Beauty | Lovely Organic Brow and Beauty Studio | Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar | Instant Request DJ Entertainment | The Traveling Photo Booth | A Milestone Paper Co. | Posies and Poise

08/27/2019

Its Meet the Team Monday! If you have been a Posies & Poise client in the past few years you probably have worked with Kristina!
Kristina has been with the P&P team for over 3 years now, and has been a critical part in implementing our customer first mentality. Just look at some of these awesome reviews!
"Kristina was not only the sweetest person, but she was so organized, on top of it and amazing at her job." - Molly & Jeremy
"Kristina kept me aware of anything that needed my attention and also took care of the 'little things' so I could enjoy the day and remain stress free." - Alicia & Dan
Thank you for all that you do Kristina, we love you! .
📸: Chelsie Lopez Production & Marketing

08/15/2019

Sometimes you get clients who's creativity and uniqueness come out so strong in their wedding design that you cant help but be inspired! Ellyn and Joaquin's wedding held a special place in my heart and Ashley Berry Photography did an incredible job of capturing this couple's special bond and unique aesthetic. Congratulations to a wonderful couple!

Vendor Team:
Planning: Posies and Poise
Photography: Ashley Berry Photography
Catering: Lunds & Byerlys
Rentals: Ultimate Events
Floral: Simple Elegance Flowers by Georgia, LLC Len Busch Roses
DJ: Phos Events - Adam Wellz
Grazing Table: Voyagers Table

www.ashleyberryphoto.com/summer-solstice-wedding-in-minnesota/

Colorful Summer Solstice Wedding in Minnesota by wedding photographer Ashley Berry Photography, specializing in organic, documentary wedding photography

07/29/2019

Remember Kip and Karly's gorgeous wedding at the Hutton House last October? We were honored to have it featured on Zola, one of the leading online registry platforms for the wedding industry!

www.posiesandpoise.com/platinum-blonde-stunner

Big thank you to all of our wonderful vendor partners who made this day simply spectacular, and of course to the stunning couple themselves, Kip and Karly thank you so much for including us in your big day!

Ceremony & Reception: The Hutton House
Photography: Thomas Patrick Photography
Catering: Chowgirls Killer Catering
Floral: Lilia Flower Boutique
Cake: Nadia's Cupcakes & Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata
Hair and Makeup: Urban Village SalonSpa
Photobooth: The Traveling Photo Booth

📸: Thomas Patrick Photography

06/19/2019

This has been one of my absolute favorite styled shoots to collaborate on. Such an amazing team put everything together, and this video from ENGLE OLSON is just stunning. Thank you thank you thank you team!!

More images coming soon!

Coordinator: Emmy Ross, Posies and Poise
Photographer: Anna Kostochko, Anna Ko Photography annakophoto.com
Venue: Bauernhof Klause; BK Tap Haus
Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dress: Bella Bridesmaids
Tux: Knights Chamber Uptown
Florist: Lilia Flower Boutique
Jewelry: MEND Jewelry
Makeup: Jessica Mae WarPaint International
Hair: Danielle Severson
Paper Goods: A Milestone Paper Co.
Table Design and Décor: Oliver & Grace Event Studios
Dressing Room: Dream Day Dressing Rooms
Groom Model: Nicola Camarda
Bride Model: Caitlin Rose Foster
Bridesmaid Model: Ellyn Ross
Dance Coordinator: Tulle Tuxedo

06/07/2019

Erika and Parker's "Royally Red Rooftop Wedding" is up on the blog, and was recently featured on Every Bride!

Erika and Parker celebrated their wedding day on the rooftop of A'BULAE in St. Paul! Erika looked absolutely stunning in her strapless lace gown, and the homemade touches like the birch centerpieces and name card holders really brought the couple’s personality into the big day!

Thank you to our amazing design partners!
Ceremony: A’Bulae Rooftop
Reception: A’Bulae
Caterer: Mintahoe Catering & Events
DJ: Bellagala
Photographer: K Solberg Photography
Videography: Bellagala
Floral: Bellagala
Cake: Mintahoe Catering & Events
Rentals: Après Event Decor & Tent Rental
Makeup: Nicole Fae - Makeup Artist
Dress: Calla Blanche
Tux: Hugo Boss
Decor: Northern Belle Home Decor and Alphabet Canvas Signs
Invitation: Paper Dainty & Shutterfly & Vistaprint

www.posiesandpoise.com/royally-red-rooftop-wedding

04/19/2019

Shelby and Ted's wedding video is here! Such a beautiful wedding and great vendors to work with!

Videography: Relive Films
Photography: Snapshot Wanderlust
Hair: Urban Eve Medina
Makeup: ACCOLADES SALON SPA
Floral: Candlelight Floral & Gifts
Dress: a&bé bridal shop minneapolis
Catering: D'Amico Catering
Venue: Bavaria Downs
Rings: EverGreene Jewelers | Minnetonka Minnesota
Planner: Posies and Poise
DJ: Simply Entertaining DJ Service
Paper Goods: Copper & Carbon

This is "Shelby + Ted" by Relive Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/14/2019

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The best (and easiest!) way to show gratitude to your wedding planner (or any wedding vendor for that matter), is to a) share your love for them via word of mouth to your friends, family, network, complete strangers 😉 and b) show your support for them through reviews and nominations.

Word of mouth and recommendations are the life blood of us event industry professionals, and we could not get the amazing clients that we do without it!!

It is now nomination season and we would be so flattered and humbled if you voted for us for Minnesota Bride and Twin Cities Business. Every vote counts, and we so appreciate any love you can share our way! Both submission sites are linked below!

Both submissions require additional category votes, if your favorite vendors or companies dont come to mind, check out Posies & Poise Friendors list, they are our trusted vendors that we have worked with and trust to put our company name behind! Link below!

https://linktr.ee/posiesandpoise

01/07/2019

Hi friends, clients, and vendor friendors! Its nomination season again and Posies & Poise would absolutely love your vote in the Wedding Planning category!

We cannot do what we do without your amazing love and support! Thank you thank you thank you!

P.S. We know you have to put in entries for at least 6 categories. Don't have a vendor that comes immediately to mind? Check out our vendor page on our website for some of the amazing friendors we have worked with over the years!

https://mnbride.com/minnesota-bride-magazines-best-2019

Get ready to vote for your favorite Minnesota wedding vendors!

01/04/2019

You guys. This wedding. These people. This video.

I can't. Eyetography you have outdone yourselves.

Congratulations again Katie and Mike!!

“How cool is that? I get to marry a miracle girl.” I teared up every time I listened to Katie read that line from Mike’s letter. So that was like 30 times I teared up at the same thing, but it never got old. These two were so excited to marry each other. In the morning, Katie was literally sha...

12/01/2018

Happy December!! The snow is falling, the cocoa is brewing, and the announcements are happening!!

Some of you may have noticed that we have officially switched our company from emmyevents weddings to our new brand Posies & Poise!!

This rebrand has been a year in the making, and has been a lot of hard work! I cannot thank the amazing ladies Amy Abt and Allie Reinke of Revel PR enough for their incredible ideas, insights, and support. They took our vision of creating a wedding company that exudes professionalism and passion and ran with it, and the beauty of Posies & Poise was born.

Our team at Posies and Poise knows how important a couples wedding day is. From engagement to day of ex*****on, Posies and Poise offers services to fit the means and needs of each couple. Our team is poised under pressure and helps set the tone for any beautiful event.

To celebrate the official launch of P&P, we are offering a $100 discount to any 2019-2020 couples who book planning services by the end of 2018! In addition, anyone who refers a client to us will receive a special thank you gift! Our business thrives on word of mouth and we cannot live without you!!

Contact and website information are linked on our page, check it out and let us know what you think!

Thank you again for all the support you have given us over the years, we are so excited for 2019 and the big things to come!

XO - Emmy & Kristina