Memories Managed

14/08/2024

Are sparkler send offs truly all that?✨⁣
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Over here, we love sparkler send offs and won’t be sending them off our lists anytime in near future!⁣
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Sparkler send offs are a great night cap, after living up your big day, dancing with your friends, and soaking in the milestone with your new spouse, it’s truly just so fitting! We all know you’re living that movie!⁣
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While there are so many alternatives and options with send offs, here are three tips to a successful sparkler send off!⁣
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✨Truly take into account your photographers hours/timeframe. One of the best factors about sparklers is the photos so having your photographer there is huge! Try opting for a mock send off earlier in the night to have your photographer and/or more of your family present! ⁣
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✨If you can swing investing in a butane torch or two, it makes all the difference! Lighting those long tricky sparklers just got SO MUCH easier, IYKYK! (and now you know!)⁣
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✨There are a few things you need to do this most easily; a 5 gallon bucket works great for collecting sparklers, lighter from above, a plan on where to do this that works for your photographer’s lighting, and someone a little loud to gather your guest ()! ⁣
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Let’s make that magic🌙

09/08/2024

Louder for the people in the back; Let’s reuse your ceremony flowers! There is always somewhere they can go, sweetheart tables being one of the most popular of course!🦦 ⁣
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When we talk through setups and transitioning from ceremony to reception, I’m always looking for ways to repurpose items. It helps create that cohesive look throughout, and also lets you enjoy those favorite pieces more than once!

09/05/2024

Absolutely loved this guest book of enagement photos from Hannah and Tanner’s wedding✨ 
 
What a great way to show off your engagement photos and save them for years down the road along side such sweet notes💜

13/11/2023

The Elmore’s had some of the best DIY wedding builds! What a beautiful day!✨

01/10/2023

Fall is all about the mini pumpkins for me!⁣
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Throw back to an October wedding last year I just loved💜

30/06/2023

Veronica SLAYS ✨

26/05/2023

It’s all in the little details!⁣
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This is not my idea or photo, but I just wanted to say if any of my brides want something like this, I’m your girl to make it! ⁣
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This peice has such a hold on me and I know just the florists to make it pop!🌸

15/05/2023

Intentional repurposing of florals is always a must! Using florals from your arbor to your sweetheart table is one of the best ways to do that!💙

28/04/2023

Sharing a little love from a few of my past brides on this rainy day💜⁣
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I love how many amazing people I get to meet doing this job!

21/04/2023

Hi I’m Ashley and today we’re doing a Friday Introduction!🪷⁣⁣
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I’m sharing 4 fun facts about me so whether you’ve been following for a while or a new face, we can get to know each other! ⁣⁣
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1✨ Four is my favorite number! It’s always reoccurring in my life and most recently my son was born on the 4th!4️⃣⁣⁣
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2✨ I’m barely pulling off 5’1” so you’ll catch me on a stool, chair, box, whatever gets the job done!⁣⁣
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3✨ You can frequently see my use of the otter emoji! I love them so much I actually have a tattoo of two!🦦 ⁣⁣
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4✨I pretty much live in my Vans, even though I ruin them pretty quickly I just keep going back for more!🥲😂⁣
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Let me know if we have anything in common below!👇🏼

20/04/2023

Let’s talk 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!✨
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Do any of these sound like you?
🪷Worried you won’t have enough time to setup?
🪷Need a reliable hand getting everything packed up at the end of the long day?
🪷Afraid you’ll be asking too much of family members on the big day?
🪷Looking to have a smooth flow to your timeline?

Day of Coordination allows you and your family/friends to truly enjoy the day! Instead of tasking yourself or others with a to do list, a Day of Coordinatior takes that off your hands! Between alleviating tasks and having your coordinator create a smooth timeline, your sure to set your day up for pure enjoyment!!

You only get one wedding day, you should spend it having the best time and making memories with your loved ones! It’s time to book a Day Of Coordinatior babe! 👏🏼

18/04/2023

These colors are everything 😍

17/04/2023

Could a wedding get any SWEETER💜

18/02/2023

Someone take me to Loblolly!!
This is such a cute intimate wedding location💕

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s💗

14/02/2023

I LOVE this idea for anniversaries too! Getting your spouse a bouquet that reminds them of your wedding day would be so personal 💜

03/12/2021

Ugh 😍 Vanderwende never disappoints!

A quick pause in our Christmas posts to appreciate tonight’s sunset 🌞

02/12/2021

What’s the smallest detail yet one of my FAVORITES?

The floral element added to this hat made it a show stopper and matched the bouquet perfectly of course!

28/10/2021

Believe it or not 2023 is right around the corner and we only have ONE Saturday date in October left. Please do not hesitate to reach out for more information and to schedule your tour!

Click here to schedule a tour now! vanderwendeacres.schedulista.com

Email us at [email protected] for more info. 🤍

Photography / Katelyn Prince Photography
Florals / Seaberry Farm

11/10/2021

14/06/2021

6.12.21⁣ 🌊
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Congratulations to the Rau’s!! ⁣
What a beautiful day with an awesome team of vendors, the nicest bridal party and sweetest couple!⁣
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This wedding gave me such a love for beach weddings, I can’t wait for the next💜

04/06/2021

Brides! How do you feel about this reception look?! 😍😍

04/06/2021

‘Cause I just wanna spin you round n round this dance floor, get you drunk on a love like mine ✨

This is your que to pick a photographer you feel comfortable and can have some fun with👏🏼

12/05/2021

Who doesn’t love a cute wedding pup?🐶⁣⁣
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Are you bringing your fur baby to your big day? I want to know!👇🏼 ⁣⁣
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I absolutely love when couples include their pups in their big day! Of course this does involve a little extra thought!⁣⁣
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1. Have a professional there to handle your pets and drive them safely home! This will save you any uncertainty the day of 👏🏼⁣⁣
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2. If this is important to you, check a venue’s pet policy pre-booking! 🐶 ⁣⁣
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3. Book a photographer who is comfortable around your dog and even try it out with engagement pictures first! 📷

12/05/2021

💥 💥 HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE SOME $$$!! We want to fill out the rest of our fall dates and are offering 🚨 50% OFF 🚨 our venue fee for the following dates;

SEPTEMBER 17th & 24th, 2021
OCTOBER 2nd, 2021

Give us a shout today to chat about the details!! 💥 💥

07/05/2021

“Let’s go girls”👏🏼

It’s Friday and I’m ready for the weekend!

This weekend I’ll be joining and Blair for their special day! It’s a tented wedding at their home so I can’t wait to embrace the intimate feels I know this day will have💜

Sunday I’m shopping with my mom, my mother in law and sister! Shopping is kinda my thing so I’ll be soaking in Mother’s Day with my mamas✨

How are you spending the weekend?👇🏼

03/05/2021

Are they perfect or what?😍

Photography Xoxo, Molly Jane
Florist
Venue Vanderwende Acres
Planner Ashley McCaa Memories Managed
Videographer
Stationery
Hair+Makeup Third Eye Artistry
Dress
Rentals Honeywood Event + Tent
Bride

29/04/2021

Dropping in with some friendly reminders!⁣
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Before the weekend, let’s take a second to refresh on the basics!⁣
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✨ Your vendors are just people! Even though a lot of us struggle with this, don’t expect that email back over the weekend or immediately at night. We are trying to live life too! ⁣
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✨ Go into this weekend with openness! Ask your soon to be spouse their input and ideas about the wedding! They might surprise you. Or, if you ask their opinion on lesser details, giving them an either or, that might help them be involved! ⁣
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✨ Last, enjoy your engagement! Be easy on your body and take care of yourself. It can get stressful and the last thing you need is to get sick! So remember to get that mani pedi and drink your water girl!!

26/04/2021

To say I’m obsessed would be putting it lightly...

I’m beyond happy, and proud of this styled shoot✨

For planning my first styled shoot, I would say we killed it! I definitely learned a lot, met some of my favorite wedding pros in person, and enjoyed this whole experience!

Thank you so much to everyone that said yes to working on this!

Photographer
Florist
Venue
Hair & MU
Bride Model
Dress
Rentals
Stationary
Videographer
Planner

22/04/2021

I love, the EARTH! 🌎 (lil dicky voice)

Happy Earth day fellow residents!

If you know me, you know I love to travel! Man, this world is just so big, exciting and beautiful!

Today I challenge you to comment your favorite place! It could be your backyard or somewhere as far as Ireland 🇮🇪

A few of my favorites:
-Ireland, we practically drove the whole country!
-Cancun, Mexico 🇲🇽
-Jackson, Wyoming (a snowlovers dream)
-Our lake house in North Carolina
-Lancaster, PA (the cutest, relaxing day trip)

Let me know in the comments!👇🏼