Ride or Bride Events

10/30/2025

Everyone says, “It’s your day, do whatever you want.”
But then, the moment you start planning, suddenly there’s a rulebook full of “shoulds” and “musts.”

But the most timeless weddings are the ones that feel true to you.

You don’t need a wedding party just because everyone else has one.
You don’t have to host a formal rehearsal dinner if that’s not your vibe.
You can skip the cake, see each other before the ceremony, wear what you love, and plan your honeymoon when it actually makes sense.

Luxury isn’t about following every rule.
It’s about creating an experience that feels authentic, effortless, and entirely your own. 🤍

Save this for when you need the reminder that breaking tradition can be the most elegant choice of all.

10/22/2025

Everyone talks about how to make your wedding beautiful, but not enough people talk about how to make it enjoyable.

Because the truth is, guests might forget your centerpieces, your linens, or even your first dance song… but they’ll never forget how your wedding felt.

And more often than not, the most common guest complaints I hear aren’t about design at all — they’re about experience:
Waiting too long at the bar. Not being able to hear the vows. Sitting through endless speeches. Feeling too hot, too cold, or simply… forgotten.

The most luxurious weddings aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets — they’re the ones where every detail is designed with comfort, flow, and intention.

Your guests should always feel guided, cared for, and relaxed — never wondering what’s happening next or when they’ll get a drink.

Beautiful design sets the scene, but hospitality is what makes it unforgettable.

💾 Save this for when you’re finalizing your wedding timeline — because the smallest comfort can change the entire experience.

10/20/2025

Kanye made me do it 🙊🤣

Do we have anything in common? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

10/15/2025

Most couples don’t go over budget because they’re careless — they go over because they invest in the wrong things too early.

True luxury isn’t about spending more; it’s about spending with intention — knowing what truly matters to your vision and what can wait.

After years of planning high-end weddings, I see the same mistakes time and time again…

Because a luxury experience isn’t defined by the size of your budget, but by how thoughtfully every dollar is used to create impact.

💾 Save this before you sign another contract — your future self (and your budget) will thank you.

10/14/2025

10/08/2025

Your wedding design should be just as stunning in photos as it is in person, but that doesn’t happen by accident ✨

So often, couples focus on color palettes and flowers, but forget that the camera sees everything differently, lighting, balance, and background all determine whether your design photographs as timeless and high-end, or busy and flat.

Harsh uplighting can distort colors and skin tones. Cluttered tables overwhelm the eye. Inconsistent palettes make your design feel disjointed. Even the wrong backdrop behind your ceremony or head table can quietly diminish the impact of everything else you’ve curated.

The details you’ve invested in deserve to live beautifully, not just in the moment, but in every photo that tells your story for decades to come. 🤍

💾 Save this post for your design meetings

10/02/2025

When couples tell me, “We’ve got the budget figured out,” my first question is: “Did you account for the hidden costs?”

Because the truth is, it’s rarely the big-ticket items that throw budgets off, it’s the line items people forget to plan for.

✨ Gratuities for staff
✨ Overtime fees when you want to keep the party going
✨ Rentals to upgrade those basic venue linens and chairs
✨ Transportation for guests + wedding party
✨ Alterations for attire
✨ Stationery postage (yes, custom suites cost more to mail!)

Individually, they might not sound massive. But together, they can add thousands to your bottom line.

High-end weddings aren’t just about spending more — they’re about planning smarter. Knowing what to expect means you get to make intentional decisions and avoid last-minute financial stress.

💬 Save this for later and tell me in the comments, what’s one wedding expense that caught you completely off guard?

09/24/2025

The Met Gala isn’t just about fashion...

It’s about world-building. Every year, the carpet, the lighting, the flowers, and the tiniest details come together to create an immersive experience that feels like stepping into another universe.

Weddings work the same way. ✨

It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing everything with intention. When your stationery echoes your tablescape, when your lighting sets the mood, when your design choices actually reflect you as a couple… that’s when your wedding stops being just an event and becomes an experience.

Like the most iconic Met Gala looks, luxury weddings aren’t about trends or noise. They’re about storytelling, restraint, and authenticity. That’s what makes them unforgettable.

If you could take inspiration from one Met Gala look for your wedding, which would it be?

09/17/2025

I always remind my couples: a $50K wedding and a $250K wedding can both be beautiful.

But they feel very different — and it’s not just about “more flowers” or “bigger venues.”

The real difference is in the level of design, service, entertainment, and guest experience you’re able to create.

💍 At $50K, the focus is on the essentials. Décor and florals are kept minimal, a DJ typically handles all the music (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception), and service is lean with smaller vendor teams or partial planning support. Guests will still have a great time, but the overall experience is simpler and more streamlined by necessity.

💍 At $250K, every element can be layered and elevated. Design becomes immersive, service feels seamless thanks to seasoned professionals, entertainment blends live and recorded elements for a richer experience, and guest touches — like luxury transportation, specialty cocktails, or a late-night surprise — are built in intentionally.

Neither approach is “better” than the other. It’s about what matters most to you. But understanding how budgets translate in the real world helps couples set realistic expectations and make intentional choices.

The secret to a truly elevated wedding isn’t just how much you spend — it’s how thoughtfully you spend it.

09/10/2025

Movie weddings look magical on screen, but most of them would be a complete disaster in real life or a logistical nightmare to make happen. 🎬

From aisles full of impossible flowers to flooded church runways and backyard transformations that happen “overnight,” Hollywood weddings are built for drama, not logistics. What looks dreamy in a two-hour film would take months of planning, permits, a sky-high budget, and a small army of planners and vendors to even attempt.

And honestly? The most important parts of a wedding, the emotions, the guest experience, the moments that feel personal and true, often get lost in the spectacle.

That’s the difference between a cinematic wedding and a real one: movies chase the visuals, while real weddings balance design with experience, so the day actually works and feels intentional.

Which movie wedding do you think would be a total disaster in real life?

09/03/2025

One of the fastest ways to blow your budget (and your guest experience) is by handing out plus ones like candy 🍬🫠

You do not owe every guest a plus one. And if you want to stop people from asking, it all comes down to how you set the tone.

Be intentional with who you invite. If you wouldn’t recognize their partner in a lineup, you probably don’t need to pay for their dinner. Address invitations clearly, only to the people you’re actually inviting. No “& Guest.” No grey areas.

Then communicate it kindly but firmly. A simple note on your website “Our guest list is limited to those listed on the invitation” is polite, clear, and leaves no room for negotiation.

An intimate, well-curated guest list doesn’t feel exclusive in a negative way. It feels thoughtful. Guests notice the difference when every person in the room is someone you actually want there.

So, stop stressing about awkward plus one requests. Boundaries are part of what makes your wedding feel elevated. ✨