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Congratulations and thank you 🤍
25/01/2025

Congratulations and thank you 🤍

One of the greatest joys of a wedding planner is developing a design plan, but above that is when you see your client’s ...
24/01/2025

One of the greatest joys of a wedding planner is developing a design plan, but above that is when you see your client’s reaction.

The start of the new year feels awfully bleak, and I’m having to remind myself daily that in all of history, there has always been good and evil. As for some of us, it feels like the world is burning, and we all have to go about our daily lives and little jobs as if it isn’t. I am grateful for the privilege that my job is to plan celebrations.

So while planning this wedding in particular, the goal is to celebrate q***r love in such a way as to say it has always been here - and it always will - and it will always be celebrated.

I was initially inspired by Sappho and Erinna in a Garden at Mytilene by Simeon Solomon, 1864, housed at my favorite museum of all time,

I let myself deep dive into researching more about the painting, which led me to publications on lesbianism in the Victorian Era.

Ahh how we love to learn the things we did not in history class…so, with the help of the internet and my JSTOR account, I immersed myself in articles that gave me comfort. I watched timepieces, including The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, and sketched my design ideas. There was openness and lack of prosecution during this time, stories that continue to be shared, and love stories that we still look to. And there was art created.

I wholeheartedly believe that fashion is political, trends are political, and weddings are political. And this one absolutely will be.

Having coffee with my clients this week, discussing current events, and seeing their reaction to what I have come up with put a little color into this grey January. I honestly can’t wait for how beautiful this day will be and for rainbow flags aplenty.

Cheers,
Helen

Love love love The Freckled Flower Farm classes!
20/01/2025

Love love love The Freckled Flower Farm classes!

Looking near and far for vendors that best fit your aesthetic, budget, and vibe? We've got a long list of friends and fa...
16/01/2025

Looking near and far for vendors that best fit your aesthetic, budget, and vibe?

We've got a long list of friends and favorites, and 'goodness gracious, we want to work with them so badly, please.'

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Let's try this again. I don't know about you all, but I am starting the new year over again. With no water, days with no...
15/01/2025

Let's try this again.

I don't know about you all, but I am starting the new year over again.

With no water, days with no wifi, and really no place to go, last week was, ironically, a wash.

With friends and family affected by the fires in California, posting and promoting felt off.

I am hoping for better days ahead. So, Happy New Year; for some of you, this is the year you get married, and that alone is a reason to get excited for what is to come.

Cheers,
Helen

New year, new us (sort of). Rachel joined our team for our last two weddings of the season and was an angel sent by Inst...
10/01/2025

New year, new us (sort of). Rachel joined our team for our last two weddings of the season and was an angel sent by Instagram.

Rachel Phillips (she/her) is a proud Northern Virginian turned Richmonder, moving to RVA in 2012 to attend VCU (Go Rams!). After earning her degree in criminal justice and political science, Rachel embarked on her lifelong dream of a career in public service. Like any true millennial, she met her husband, Loren, on a dating app in April 2016, and after six years of dating, they tied the knot on a (hot!!!) summer day in July 2022.

Once the wedding blues set in, Rachel realized that something was missing from her life - more weddings! In late 2022, she began working as an event stylist and quickly progressed to lead planner by mid-2023. With a passion for spreadsheets, an eye for detail, and a strong Type-A personality, Rachel is a fierce advocate for couples planning their big day. As a former bride, she knows firsthand the stresses of wedding planning and is dedicated to helping every couple with anything (and everything). Her favorite moment? Seeing the couple enjoy their dance floor with all of their favorite people after their hard work has paid off (bonus if 90's rap is playing).

Rachel now calls Henrico home, where she lives with her husband and two rescue dogs: Addie, a perfect Pitbull princess, and Wally, a spunky Rottweiler/Cattle dog mix. When she's not juggling her two jobs, you can find her cooking at home, enjoying a farmers market morning with friends, or having a solo 90’s dance party in her kitchen with her dogs. She’s excited to be part of the Sonder team and looks forward to meeting all of the amazing couples ahead!

We are honored to have her and excited for the future with us!

We’re not starting the new year until tomorrow, right? Taking time to take care of my mom after her surgery, celebrate t...
06/01/2025

We’re not starting the new year until tomorrow, right?

Taking time to take care of my mom after her surgery, celebrate the holidays the best we could considering the circumstances, unpack my personal belongings into my new home and working to ✨realign✨ has been so so wonderful.

Schuyler is still on vacation for another week but I’ll be back to it tomorrow working at my desk in front of my window enjoying the snow sipping hot chocolate.

Stay warm. ❄️

Cheers,
Helen

Here’s a reminder that your wedding should feel like you. Hygge, warm and cozy in a winter wonderland created at felt a...
26/12/2024

Here’s a reminder that your wedding should feel like you.

Hygge, warm and cozy in a winter wonderland created at felt as warm, homey, and happy as the love being celebrated.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah 🤍🤍🤍
26/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah 🤍🤍🤍

This one os short and maybe not that sweet…Shop for your wedding attire when you’re feeling good, when you are in a good...
25/12/2024

This one os short and maybe not that sweet…

Shop for your wedding attire when you’re feeling good, when you are in a good head space, and with people that will keep their mouths shut or no one at all. God bless us, every one.

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We’re getting close! When it comes to presents we have a very long list of want…but remember when it comes to favors you...
24/12/2024

We’re getting close!

When it comes to presents we have a very long list of want…but remember when it comes to favors your guests only want one thing: food.

Late night snacks are the way to go, every time. Now this year we did have unique mugs, hotel key chains, and custom beer pints that were HITS we typically recommend a consumable to ensure your guests take it home and enjoy. 🤍🎁💕

Santa knows where to find you, but your guests may not. Don't leave off the venue name and/or address (yes, we've seen i...
17/12/2024

Santa knows where to find you, but your guests may not.

Don't leave off the venue name and/or address (yes, we've seen it happen).

We will walk you through all of the must haves and maybe haves and show you how we can easily assist with RSVP tracking and guest communication. As for the information that can't be missed, here are the essentials.

Cheers!

Just because your holiday dinners may be uncomfortable does not mean your wedding has to be. We cannot stress this enoug...
16/12/2024

Just because your holiday dinners may be uncomfortable does not mean your wedding has to be.

We cannot stress this enough. Your guest list is your choice.

YOUR guest list is YOUR choice.

We will help you navigate etiquette and expectations, but when it comes to who is allowed a seat at the table on your day - that's up to YOU.

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Sonder Event Co. presents The Twelve Days 𝘉𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 Christmas. Did you know that The Twelve Days of Christmas starts on Dec...
13/12/2024

Sonder Event Co. presents The Twelve Days 𝘉𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 Christmas.

Did you know that The Twelve Days of Christmas starts on December 25th and ends on January 6th? By then, we won't be thinking about Christmas and will be immersed in the new year, so we will share tips, tricks, and advice as we close out 2024.

Let's start with organization and communication, shall we?

N. 1: For goodness sake, create a wedding email. You don't want to miss anything; you do not want to send an email about canapés to your entire company by accident; you don't want to be sending duplicate responses (or worse, the opposite) as your partner; and lastly, you don't want to have to unsubscribe from every single wedding registry site or wedding related publication.

You'll thank us later.

Cheers!

NEW YEAR, new me...Same values. Once again, in honor of my day of birth, 10% of all bookings from now until the end of t...
29/11/2024

NEW YEAR, new me...

Same values. Once again, in honor of my day of birth, 10% of all bookings from now until the end of the year will be donated to

Cheers!

Thankful 🤍🤍🤍For our team, friendors, clients, and every person who has pulled up a seat at our table or set a spot for u...
28/11/2024

Thankful 🤍🤍🤍

For our team, friendors, clients, and every person who has pulled up a seat at our table or set a spot for us at theirs this year.

Cheers!

𝐹𝒾𝓃A poetic ending to our season.
26/11/2024

𝐹𝒾𝓃

A poetic ending to our season.

Isn’t it romantic?
22/11/2024

Isn’t it romantic?

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