The Composed Collective

02/20/2024

Who else is loving this early spring weather?! Spring weddings bring a breath of fresh air and a sprinkle of magic to our planning palette! 🌷✨ We're thrilled to curate unforgettable moments of luxury and elegance amidst the blooming beauty of the season. We're ready for some exciting weddings over the next few months!💍💫

02/20/2024

Love is in the air! Can't wait for this Sydney and Todd's wedding in just a few short months!

02/20/2024

The little details matter the most!

This bride came to us loving the bow trend. She wanted something soft and romantic but also unique. We opted for a cream colored silk ribbon for the place cards. We chose a unique square shaped save the date suite including layers of cards displaying the details just like how their love story unfolded.

Wedding day stationery is so important to setting the tone of the wedding and displaying the love of the couple.

02/20/2024

In addition to our luxury, full service package, we're launching The Concierge. Where lovely meets luxury, The Concierge is a sweet spot for brides who want to plan their own weddings but would like a little assistance from an industry pro.

Partial planning will be taking the place of our day-of coordination package. In partial planning you'll receive access to our exclusive online management tool where our team will work collaboratively with you through your wedding planning journey. We'll assist you in understanding your budget and how to best allocate your finances to achieve the wedding of your dreams. We'll meet with you monthly to chat about the progress that you've made in the planning process and offer any advice or guidance to help you along the way. You'll also receive our 3 month coordination service including day-of production.

We're also opening up a la carte services. We're offering Ask a Pro: 1 hour consultations. In this service you'll book an hour with us to discuss any questions you might have about wedding planning or offer you guidance specific to your wedding. Through this you'll gain expert knowledge without the commitment.

Finally, in 2024 we'll be releasing The Wedding Book, a downloadable wedding planning guide complete with templates and invaluable information.

02/20/2024

The Composed Collective is...

Comprehensive: The Composed Collective offers a comprehensive experience. Handling every aspect of the process from choosing your vendor team all the way down to event ex*****on, you’ll never have to wonder if somethings been missed.

Curated: The wedding planning experience is curated to you and your lifestyle. We never offer a preselected list of vendors or a predetermined timeline. We curate a specialized experience from a team of vendors chosen for each specific couple down to crafting a wedding day timeline detailed and unique for your big day. We believe that luxury is in the details and we want to make sure every detail is specific to you.

Candid: We believe that there is a disposition in what we see on social media and how much the wedding industry really charges. Throughout the planning and design process, we take a candid and honest approach in educating our clients about cost and helping to develop a realistic budget and vision for each specific couple.

Couture: Weddings by The Composed Collective are couture events. Through our unique design process we discuss what you want your wedding to look like and how you want to feel walking through the doors. From this we walk with you through an in depth design process to create a wedding day look and feel that is personal to you.

We value how special and intimate weddings are and are honored to be invited into our couple's big day. We handle the wedding planning process with such care, consideration and preparation to preserve the unique love story for each individual couple. Start your wedding planning journey today and visit the link in our bio!

01/01/2024

Re-Introducing, The Composed Collective Weddings and Events! The past few years have been an incredible experience and have given us the chance to hone in on what we want The Composed Collective to be, exude, and emanate.

The first part of our re-launch is changing our logo. We're debuting the TCC butterfly! Butterflies hold significant meaning for us and other many people and are a symbol of love and transformation which couldn't seem any more fitting. Our mission is to make weddings a true display of your love and transform your wedding dreams to reality!

Stay tuned throughout the week for more insight into what we've been working on the past few months.

12/10/2023

Thank you to all of our 2023 couples! It was a truly amazing year working with so many people to help create memories of a lifetime. If we've had the pleasure of working with you this past year we'd greatly appreciate if you'd leave a kind review! Here's to the many wedding memories to be made in 2024!

Wedding Wire: https://www.weddingwire.com/shared/rate/new?vid=bcb5ff8d15119896

The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/review-wedding-vendors/2075802

12/01/2023

As the year is coming to an end and so many amazing wedding to reflect on, we’re preparing for big changes at The Composed Collective. Stay tuned for a brand re-launch in the new year!

10/30/2023

The Holidays are here early! We’re offering 15% off our planning services. This offer applies to any couples who book starting now until December 31st. This offer applies only to couples who book full service planning package or any of my previously booked clients who want to upgrade from day-of coordination to full service planning.

With engagement season starting you’ll want to get ahead of the curve and book now before space fills up. Its our biggest sale of the year, you don’t want to miss out!

09/25/2023

Movies and tv tend to give wedding planners a bad rap. I mean, we can probably all remember the whacky wedding planner from “Father of The Bride”.

Let’s put an end to this stigma and bust 3 common myths about wedding planners.

Read the full blog here: https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/3-common-misconceptions-about-wedding-planners

09/14/2023

We've seen burnt orange and 'dusty' rose dominate the fall wedding world, season after season. Now more than ever couple's are making their weddings unique. I've given you some insight into a few really unique and fun wedding colors to play with if you're currently planning a fall wedding. Let's take your wedding from "dusty" to dapper!

Check out my new blog here:

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog?blog=y

08/07/2023

Going to a wedding and not sure what to wear? Check out this article I’ve been featured in by St. Louis Best Bridal for the latest wedding guest fashion!

Make a statement at summer and warm-weather weddings. The Composed Collective and Hillary J Events have the 411 on fashion trends and understanding invitation lingo for guests of the celebration.

05/31/2023

While I had goals to put my all into weddings last year, 2022 had other plans.... We welcome a second baby into our family and decided to add home renovators to our repertoire!

Now that life has slowed down, I'm back and better than ever. I'm beyond excited to start taking new bookings for 2023 and 2024 for all things weddings and parties!

https://thecomposedcollective.com/

02/07/2023

Annie Sullivan of The Composed Collective shares insight on how to plan around various bridal party members' expectations for their wedding-day look.

08/30/2022

Who's excited for fall?!🙋‍♀️ Fall brings a new meaning of gathering as events get more intimate. The weather gets cooler and brings everyone inside to enjoy each others' company. Fall also brings a burst in weddings as the year comes to an end. If you planning an event this fall, whether it be a wedding, dinner party or shower of some kind, I have some tips on making your event more cozy! Check out the link below to find out.

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/3-ways-to-make-your-event-this-fall-more-cozy

08/03/2022

During covid we saw a rise in people getting married at their own homes. Even in the post-pandemic world this trend has stuck around and with good reason. Home is a personal sanctuary for many people and may seem like the best place to spend such a special day as a wedding. However, there is more than meets the eye. Here are a few tips about at-home weddings.

You'll likely have to remove all of the furniture in the space and replace it with rental furniture. You don't want that side board thats been passed down through generations to get a wet spot from a drink or an accidental scratch.

Many home kitchens aren't equipped for cooking for the masses. You'll have to hire in a catering team and possibly temporary kitchen equipment.

Planning to set up an event tent/marquee in your backyard? Use caution because there's more than just hiring a marquee and setting it up. It's best to hire a planner and team of professionals for this.

These are just a few basic tips for planning your wedding at home. If you want more information check out the new blog here:

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/weddings-at-home-are-here-to-stay-heres-what-you-need-to-know

We’re seeing the trend of at-home weddings stick around even after the pandemic ended and for good reason. Home is where people feel the most comfortable. It's a personal sanctuary for a lot of people and what better pla...

07/15/2022

Working with your bridal party to decide on bridesmaids and groomsmen attire can be hard to navigate. I've worked with St. Louis Best Bridal Magazine to bring you the best tips for deciding wedding party attire!

https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/bestbridal/fashion-and-beauty/wedding-planner-answers-what-s-reasonable-to-expect-for-my-bridal-party-s-attire/article_a91d3d9c-0390-11ed-bf92-172ecd9c9b82.html

Annie Sullivan of The Composed Collective shares insight on how to plan around various bridal party members' expectations for their wedding-day look.

07/08/2022

Neutrals never go out of style! Had so much fun designing this romantic styled shoot!

07/06/2022

Are you debating on whether to have a first look or not? This is a decision many engaged couples struggle with. Some want to get the wedding day jitters out by having those few private moments together before marriage. Some want to save all of the emotion for seeing each other at the alter. If this is something on your mind, check out the new blog for some help deciding!

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/to-have-a-first-look-or-not

06/30/2022

https://www.insideweddings.com/news/planning-design/wedding-experts-share-latest-tips-advice/49564/

This article is spot on with all the best tips and tricks of planning a wedding day. Share it with your engaged loved ones!

Gather expert tips and ideas for your wedding on shopping for your bridal gown, planning your wedding timeline, personalizing the big day, and much more!

06/02/2022

Incase you missed it, I tell you the secret to stress free wedding planning in my latest blog!

Check out the new blog to find the secret to stress-free wedding planning!

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/secret-to-making-wedding-planning-stress-free

05/31/2022

Check out the new blog to find the secret to stress-free wedding planning!

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/secret-to-making-wedding-planning-stress-free

05/24/2022

What makes an event, luxurious?

Many people think money is what makes luxury. While luxury may come at a higher cost, having a high price tag doesn’t equal a luxury event. Let me explain. You could plan a $200,000 wedding and have it come out looking the same as a $50,000 wedding. Luxury is all about how you want to feel. A person doesn’t buy a Louis Vuitton bag just because it’s expensive. They buy it because it makes them feel a certain way. The same goes for events. You want to feel a sense of luxury and opulence when you walk into the event space. So let me ask you, can you put a price tag on a feeling?

05/18/2022

New rentals items up on the website including, decor, vases and candles! Contact us for information on rental availability.

https://thecomposedcollective.com/rentals

05/17/2022

Before you walk through the venues you've been looking at for your event, you need to brush up on some of the important questions to ask. Check out the new blog for 5 questions to ask your potential event venue.

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/5-questions-to-ask-your-wedding-venues

05/09/2022

So incredibly excited to be featured in St. Louis Best Bridal Magazine! Click the link below to find out what makes The Composed Collective a unique wedding planner to the St. Louis area!

The Composed Collective offers a range of planning services, from the proposal to the big day. Whether couples are getting married in the metro area, out of state or desire

05/06/2022

Planning an event is a very hands on thing to orchestrate. Destination events and weddings are a whole new ball game requiring expert knowledge and relationships. Whether you live in St. Louis but want to get married somewhere else or you live in another state and a St. Louis wedding is calling your name, I can plan your event!

05/03/2022

If you're anything like me, your sweet tooth is always putting in overtime. In the spirit of 2022 being the year that people ditch the "norms" of weddings and events, check out the new blog for creative dessert ideas for your event!

https://thecomposedcollective.com/the-blog/f/creative-dessert-ideas