Banks & Leaf

23/09/2022

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Fairbanks & Gabby Greenleaf. Hi Amber & Gabby, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today. We met 12 years ago while working together at a local wedding planning firm. We always felt a connecti...

15/10/2021

Reflection.⁣
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Doing a lot of it this the last few weeks after our final weekend of weddings. Truly we can’t believe how fast the season went and it’s a bit of a blur. ⁣
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We are so happy our couples finally got to walk down the aisle. We are so proud that, alongside our vendors, tackled the obstacles together as a team and saw these weddings through to the beautiful end. ⁣
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We know many vendors in this industry have pivoted, changed careers, or are still figuring it out. And we get it. This year has certainly seemed to be a time of change. For us personally, B&L is still going full steam ahead planning luxury weddings that are highly focused on design and thoughtful experiences. We know who our clients and vendors teams are more now than ever before. We are going to touch on this more but in short; They are kind. They enjoy both the finer things and the simple moments in life. Our clients hire us because they trust us. They care about the experience for their guests and desire personalized, well designed moments. ⁣
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We are relieved we can look back at this year and feel a sense of triumph. We did it everybody. And we did it together. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⁣👏🏻
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16/09/2021

Getting married in a field surrounded by tall grass billowing from the soft summer breeze sounds like magic. And it was. Complete with a rainbow that appeared by the end of the ceremony. ⁣
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The rainbow was not something we could possibly have planned but will absolutely take credit for anyway. 🌈✨⁣
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04/09/2021

Something we didn’t anticipate with all the postponements and cancellations from 2020? How sad it would make us not seeing our clients during one of the most special moments of their life. ⁣
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There are brides we never got to send down the aisle. First dances we never saw. Toasts we never heard. Celebrations that either never happened or didn’t happen with us being part of it. It took a toll on us emotionally and still makes us somber. But it made us remember once again, our why. We truly do fall in love with our couples from that first phone call and become friends through the process. Which is also why we can only book and make time for the ones who capture our hearts and feel that connection in return. ⁣
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The couples that we have finally been able to witness their special moment come together is giving us a peace we didn’t know we needed.⁣
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02/09/2021

We have officially entered the month that we can say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Anyone else so ready for that crisp, cool air!? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️⁣
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We have some beautiful weddings coming up for September that we can’t wait to see unfold.⁣
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Once again this new season feels uncertain of what’s to come. But at least this time around we feel better prepared to roll with the punches. 👊🏻⁣
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27/08/2021

She’s pretty 😍
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05/08/2021

Sweet, thoughtful moments are exactly what is making the continued craziness of 2021 worth it. ⁣
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We want to remind both vendors and couples, families and friends; just keep trying to roll with it. Weddings are not happening post pandemic. We are still in this and seeing the effects of the last year. ⁣
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Remember we didn’t know if business’s would survive. If wedding’s would happen. If all our loved ones would make it through this. Some didn’t. Let’s us try to have perspective and not try for perfection, but rather taking comfort in the beautiful mess of the imperfect. ⁣
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03/08/2021

Wedding day moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. ⁣
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Ok, we stole and modified that quote from Ferris Bueller, but it’s true. What are your thoughts on giving the couple a moment to see the reception space before guests come in? ⁣
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We do think this entirely depends on the their personality, but it is so fun to see them take it in the way we get to see it. When they have time to appreciate the fine details and little thoughtful touches that we all took so much time thinking through together...before it’s over. ⁣
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27/07/2021

Reunited and it feels so good!⁣
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2021 is a wacky, crazy, rollercoaster ride. But it sure is so rewarding to see our couples get married, designs come to life, and put on clothes that aren’t leggings again! Being back to wedding season is filling all the cups. ⁣
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Rarely are we caught on wedding day for a photo, so thank you Clancey] for snapping us in action!⁣
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Clancey] .gilia.creative
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22/07/2021

We are always geeking out when setting the table. Layers, texture, pattern, tones, color, lighting. All of this helps tell a story and sets the tone.⁣
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People sometimes say they never remember the flowers, if there was a charger, or what the menus looked like. And while that is probably true that you don’t remember the exact details of the presentation, I guarantee you remember how you felt when you sat down and what the experience was like, right? And that’s because of the ambience created by those “forgettable” details. ⁣
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Don’t underestimate the power of a well set table. Your guests will feel the care and thoughtfulness, we promise.⁣
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21/07/2021

Our forever love affair with tented weddings. We may have a few more wrinkles after each one, but it’s worth it every time. ⁣
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15/07/2021

How are you going to tell your story on wedding day? ⁣
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Invitations are like the first chapter of your wedding novel. It will give your guests the initial glimpse into the experience of your celebration. ⁣We love being playful with texture and color for this very reason.
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Plus, who doesn’t love a pretty flat lay photo of all the paper goods 🤤⁣
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30/06/2021

This is not the Banks & Leaf team. We are in there! But we are mixed in with other planners who are wildly talented and hard working entrepreneurs. ⁣
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We have no problem plugging, promoting, or highlighting fellow wedding planners. In fact, we love celebrating women such as these. ⁣
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Let’s take it a step further. When we hear we have “lost” a wedding to any of these companies, we are thankful that we know the couple will be in good hands and will have a gorgeous wedding! We want all of us to succeed and thrive. ⁣
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There is almost nothing better than sitting around a table with people doing the same job as you sharing, learning, growing, and bonding over your experiences. ⁣
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The time is now to celebrate and support others in your industry whatever it may be. Stop competing and build a community!⁣
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Now go follow these badass women if you don’t already: .blue.events.co
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28/06/2021

True story: our job is harder than ever. The wedding world may seem back to normal but behind the scenes, it’s certainly not. Inventory is down, prices are up, product is backordered, and shut downs happening overseas are slowing down shipping times. Staffing is short. Vendors are overbooked. So give an extra hug to your vendor teams...they need it. ⁣
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We are heading into what kicks off the busiest time of the year for us and as crazy as it feels, we remember this time last year well. We will take this over last year ANY DAY. Finally seeing these weddings come to life is making our hearts happier than ever. Is it hard? Yes. But will we all get through it better than ever with happily married couples? Hell yes. 💪🏻 ⁣
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*disclosure - we are keeping the wine cabinet fully stocked for the next 6 months. ⁣
Vendor team from this lovely dinner: .gilia.creative .at.nuagedesigns
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10/06/2021

Headed to Santa Fe and can already taste the margaritas and green chili! ⁣
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What is your favorite thing to do there? Favorite place to eat? ⁣
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We love taking time to explore the places we plan weddings so we can understand what makes it so special for our clients and the guests attending. When you choose a location to get married, there is usually a story there. We want to know all the stories and immerse ourselves into the experience your guests will have. ⁣
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We are also so happy to be traveling again 🧡⁣
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06/06/2021

Happy weekend, friends. ⁣
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01/06/2021

Color!! We are seeing color, texture, and patterns explode in a big way this year. It seems couples are wanting the vibe, while remaining elegant, to feel abundant and layered more than ever before. This, accompanied with extra special touches for the guests to enjoy throughout the weekend. ⁣
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We will call this the, “we’ve missed people and want to throw the biggest, happiest celebration ever” trend. ⁣
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Sound good? ⁣
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25/05/2021

The momentum these days is crazy. Everyone else feeing it? ⁣
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There is a surge of excitement and not enough hours in the day. We want to do everything and go everywhere all at once but also seeing the inconveniences the times still present. ⁣
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Nonetheless, feeling each and every one of us should feel so proud that we made it to the other side one way or another. We persevered, cried, maybe drank more wine than normal. But here we are; traveling, working, seeing people again. We never want to forget that these days we have together are a gift. ⁣
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14/05/2021

Alright, the verdict is in! You love tented weddings as much as we do! ⁣
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Specifically with a killer view. ⛰ ⁣
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Happy Friday, friends. Get outside and find those beautiful landscapes you enjoy so much!⁣
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13/05/2021

How can we help?⁣
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Yes this is a place we use to show pretty photos but we want to use this platform in other ways to serve our community too.
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As a bride, what do you want to know from wedding planners? What are you struggling with? ⁣
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As a vendor or business owners, what can we do as wedding planners to create a more positive team experience for you on wedding day? What challenges are you currently facing? ⁣
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We have an opportunity to start with a fresh perspective moving forward. Let’s start by looking outside of ourselves and figure out how we can help each other thrive. ⁣
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12/05/2021

Do you love tented weddings? Yes, so do we. ⁣
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So many of our couples want to get married on open land with gorgeous views and build their day from scratch. This is our specialty 😍 ⁣
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We are so unbelievably excited for all the dreamy tents to make their long awaited entrance this year! You have so many beautiful stories and we can’t wait to tell them through the experience of your wedding day. ⁣
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06/05/2021

Spring time is magic. Soak it in, friends. ⁣
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- taken while on an industry retreat with some of our very special friends in Santa Fe.
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03/05/2021

A beautiful, rainy spring Monday. Tea. all. day. ⁣
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“The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing — a blanket — the comfort of a friend. Without at least some rain in any given day, or at least a cloud or two on the horizon, I feel overwhelmed by the information of sunlight and yearn for the vital, muffling gift of falling water.”⁣
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~Douglas Coupland⁣
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27/04/2021

We’ve been thinking a lot on our relationships lately. ⁣
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What makes them meaningful? What makes you break from routine to invest more in those relationships? How do you feel after spending time together?⁣
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We’ve realized the saying, “you are only as good as the company you keep” couldn’t hold more truth. After a year of barely seeing anyone we are finally getting back to making plans again. We thought we would just want to see anyone and everyone. But the ones we find ourselves truly longing for are the ones who enrich our lives. People who exude positivity, motivation, true raw emotion, empathy, and the ability to romanticize their lives (the simple moments and the grand). ⁣
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We don’t have time in this life for people who don’t make us feel good. And in turn, we want to make others feel good. So we’ve decided the theme for 2021 is to be very intentional of both creating deeper meaning in our relationships and certain of who we choose to give our time. Because it’s the most precious gift we can give. 🧡⁣
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21/04/2021

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear the path.”⁣
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We want to believe this last year wasn’t just a roadblock, but rather a cleansing. Maybe we needed to hit the reset button and reevaluate. Seize this moment in time we were given.
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So what’s next? The path has been cleared. We can break free and veer down any direction that gives us life. Makes us excited again. What does that mean for you? ⁣
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For us, in business, it means getting back to pulling inspiration from its most raw and purest form. Creating art or an experience with beauty coming from more unconventional places. Let’s see where this takes us.⁣
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20/04/2021

It’s no secret, we love a good show stopper piece at the ceremony. Yes the views here are amazing and you could say it doesn’t need anything and the natural beauty is enough. But we never say that 🤪 What better to enhance nature than flowers? They come from nature! ⁣
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And everything is better with flowers⁣. Spring is always a good reminder of that.
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19/04/2021

We are making plans for some in person meetings in the coming months and it’s such an odd thought. ⁣
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Are we actually going to be touring venues, going to tastings, and design mock ups again?! Yes. Yes we are. 😭⁣
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16/04/2021

Happy Friday friends. We are looking at a similar view currently...⁣
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Except that’s it’s a fireplace instead of a pool and everything is covered in snow outside. But it’s pretty much the same thing. And it’s fine because of this warm latte and the coziness. 🤪⁣
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09/04/2021

Saw our first flowering buds on the trees yesterday and it gave us the biggest sigh of relief. ⁣
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We weathered the long winter of isolation. New life is around us. The restorative process has begun and we are here for it. ⁣
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Deep inhale everyone. Enjoy the weekend friends ⁣
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02/04/2021

It’s that time of year again that we can appropriately share when we set the table for Easter brunch and photographed a baby chick in a vintage tea cup. ⁣
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Enjoy the beautiful weekend friends. Hope you are eating chocolate, dying eggs, feeling the sunshine, and adding some spring flowers to your table. We’ve already started on the chocolate 🐰⁣
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