Hawthorn Lee Planning

24/03/2022

21/09/2020

Happy one year anniversary to Emily & Josh! This year has certainly not looked like anyone expected, but these two kicked off their marriage with an intimate ceremony before they were required. All the love to these two 💙

Photography

31/08/2020

Hand lettering is one of my favorite ways to add a little something extra
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The Makeup & Hair

27/08/2020

Can we talk about how gorgeous this is?! I am blown away by the talented individuals that worked together, and I’m so glad to have played a small part (even if I wasn’t present)
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27/05/2020

GIVE ME ALL THE SUNSHINE!!!
Weather like today makes me so excited for this summed, with all the unknowns, for even small intimate moments like this.

A surprise wedding, where Emily snuck in the back door, and I was there to let them in when the time was right. Everything about the energy of this day was to die for!

Whether you’ve got an intimate gathering of 10 or still looking at a party of 300 of your closest friends, I can’t wait to be part of the little details of your day!

Photography
Venue
Coordination

20/05/2020

Lilacs are my favorite. I went for a walk with my stepson yesterday and they were everywhere!! The smell reminds me of summers riding my bike with my friends through the neighborhoods. In the language of flowers, they represent first love or youthful innocence, which makes perfect sense with their sweet smell and short blossoming period.

The language of flowers is an important (if not a bit nerdy) sentiment to me, from the flowers in my tattoos to the suggestions I’ll give as you build your bouquet (you don’t want your flowers to say “regrets” do you?).

What are your favorite flowers?? 🌹🌻🌷

27/04/2020

🖊The last month or so has been Radio Silence...

If I can be real with you, I’ve lost my normal service industry job for now and have been adjusting to full time home schooling my eight (almost nine) year old step son. We would normally have him on every other weekend, and instead we spend every day together struggling with his ADHD to get through reading (his least favorite thing ever) and behaviors.

Being thrown into a teaching-parenting role is not something I was emotionally prepared for, and I have been doing my best to just get through it. A lot of things have fallen by the wayside, from laundry to running a business. I’m just thankful to have an amazing support system, sharing a house with family who can jump in and work together.

Everyone’s heard that we are in this together, that it’s a tough time for everyone. Brides who have had to adjust, I can’t even begin to imagine. Full time parents, you’re doing incredible. No one knows how or when this will be “over” or if things will ever be “normal” again, but I am right there with you all and sending my love 💙💙💙

Photograph

12/03/2020

Let’s be real for a hot second...we all use comparison to define what we are doing and what we should do. A lot of the times we feel pressure when we aren’t meeting the “standard”. Heck, I’ve been feeling like this about running a business!!

There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to weddings. From yourself, from the internet, from your parents/future-in-laws, it almost doesn’t end. Don’t let the “well at MY wedding...” or “5 Things You Should Have At Your Wedding” ruin your excitement!! This is YOUR day and it’s going to go how you want it to, not how you think it SHOULD.

Part of my job is to remind you of that, to help you get to the core of what your vision is, and to ease some of the anxiety in the process of making that happen. I’ve got your back, and I will be your cheerleader and reality check all in one💪🏼

Photo

04/03/2020

Gotta add a little FLAVOR now and then! 🧁🔥 Just make sure to clearly label so those with allergies or dislikes can avoid those 🥕

(I do love a good carrot cake! What’s your favorite flavor?)

Photos Sophisticated Grace Photography

@ The Grands at Mulligans

13/02/2020

I had a bride tell me “I just want to walk down the aisle and eat some tacos” which is exactly when I knew we would be working well together, but ALSO that there may be some brides whose focus is on the wedding and experience itself, which is amazing! I love that! Focus on yourselves and getting married.

You know you want photos out but not sure where or how you want them to look? Hand me the photo frames, I’ll make sure they’re arranged in a visually appealing and prominent (but not in the way) location! I’ll also be the one to rearrange when it’s time to use the brick wall as a photo backdrop 😉

Photo

12/02/2020

All this snow and I’m still not sick of white...I just wish there was more green with it!

There’s been lots of this timeless color combination, but what’s your favorite wedding color scheme? Bold jewel tones? Soft pastel spring colors? Drop it below 👇🏻🌷🌿👇🏻

28/01/2020

I'm a creative person, I can't help but want to make sure each little detail is perfect and I want a hand in each aspect while designing your wedding with you.

These hangers were hand written with paint marker, and I used the font throughout the cupcake flavor easels, and the bar sign to keep the handwritten aspect matching. What's more special than having something personalized and handcrafted?

What aspect would you like handcrafted/personalized on your day?

Photo Sophisticated Grace Photography

21/01/2020

I almost didn’t use this photo because I can see the table numbers from the cleared off tables, and the candles on the ends. It didn’t showcase the full decor that happened that day!But then I thought...

Picture this. The end of the night when the tables get cleared to make room for the dance floor, got to move the centerpieces or candles somewhere out of the way so you can have your main dance.

Do you want to be the one doing that? Or do you want someone who stealthily swoops in and gets it done, giving them a new home to fit with the rest of the decor for the night? The last one? Yeah, me too. Which is why I do that part!🙋🏻‍♀️

A big part of coordinating is being quick to make a decision in a flash, and having a backup plan FOR the backup plan. Let us help, so you can focus on the thing that matters most, right in front of you.

Photography
Venue
Dress

12/01/2020

Raise your hand if you’ve still written ‘19 on something lately ✋🏻✋🏾

Photos

02/01/2020

I’ll be honest, I’m a silver jewelry gal, but I LOVE gold everywhere else!!

Round up your best ladies for your bridal party, they’ll be the ones who wear gold for your “engagement party” and they’ll be there all day to fix your veil and hair. It can be a stressful thing to “pick” your bridesmaids, so don’t think about who deserves it the most or who you’ve known the longest. Focus on who makes you feel good and who always has your back. You don’t need the stress of an old friend doing it out of obligation!

Photos

29/12/2019

Who got a sparkly surprise this Christmas?!!! 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

Do your nails, let’s grab coffee, and stare at your gorgeous ring together for five minutes before getting down to business.

Insider secret....it is WAY easier to plan a wedding with a fun coffee mug or wine glass!

Photo

25/12/2019

Whatever holiday(s) you are celebrating, I hope you are cozy and surrounded by love!

If you are one of the lucky ones to get a ring under the tree this year, we can’t wait to see it!! 😍🎄

16/12/2019

Have you ever found ALMOST the perfect item for your wedding? Taylor found this border style on a premade invitation through Zazzle but wasn’t a fan of the rest of the design.

Luckily, we were sitting together at Caribou and I took about fifteen to twenty minutes using her laptop to customize it to fit her wedding style. To continue the details, we carried the same fonts throughout the ceremony pamphlets and handwritten chalkboard signs.

We can help you get that “almost” to “that’s exactly it!”

Photography

07/12/2019

INTRODUCTIONS!!

Who the heck is Hawthorn Lee?

Currently Hawthorn Lee is me, Kelsey, a former retail worker with an Art Education degree and lifelong love of anything crafty or visually appealing. My retail background taught me to read people and ask questions to get to the heart of what they NEED, not just what they want. Working with students taught me to adapt to each person or situation, and to be patient. And going to college in general taught me how to manage money 😂

My name is crazy common, and when my mother passed away last year, I knew I wanted to do something more than work retail and it needed to be related to her - honest and lighthearted. Lee is my mother’s middle name and Hawthorn is the May-tree, her birth month. Together, it felt like a good, grounded name for me to grow my roots into.

My mother always remarked how it was always easy for me to make friends, and that’s what I want this to feel like. I will laugh with you, or roll my eyes about how your great aunt Denise asked for sauce on the side, and I will be real with you in terms of your budget. Oh, and I will most definitely tear up during your ceremony!!

So let’s chat over coffee or a cocktail, and kick off our new friendship ☕️

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05/12/2019

Is anyone else weird about the pens they use? 🙋🏻‍♀️

I have these in a variety of colors and like to try to match them to each wedding to keep things thematic.

What weird quirks do you have?

04/12/2019

There are so many little details the day of a wedding to worry about. Who has the hairspray, is the lace on your dress going to snag, is the music cued correctly, cousin Cory brought his girlfriend and you hadn’t made a space for her!

Breathe.
We’ve got it.
Details and split moment decisions are our thing.

So we will handle how best to move your table of photos to open up that amazing brick wall as a background, and you get to focus on the people surrounding you with love on your big day.

Photography

@ French Meadow Bakery & Café

05/11/2019

Give yourself a break! Wedding planning is hard, stressful work. Bring on a coordinator to help the day of to make sure all the bridesmaids are lined up for the grand march, or that the music is cued at the right time, so that you can laugh and dance the night away!

21/10/2019

Weather like today makes me wish it was still September. Emily & Josh had the perfect warm weather for their “Engagement Party” / Surprise Wedding celebration, and was an amazing backdrop with skilled staff who effortlessly flipped the space and kept the drinks flowing so the guests could enjoy the patio.

Photographer

@ French Meadow Bakery & Café

17/10/2019

Why should you have a Wedding Planner? It’s just another thing to pay for, right??

You have to pay for a photographer, florist, caterer, and whatever else for your wedding. These people are part of your big day, but what about someone who helps keep track of who you’ve made a deposit with and when the next payment is due? Someone who ensures you’re not spending $200 on favor boxes when they’ve got the same ones for $60 elsewhere?

You’ve likely got the best bridesmaids ever, but while they’re getting dressed and doing their hair, someone has to light candles and round up the groomsmen for their photos for the photographer. They’re part of the fun too, they shouldn’t be working constantly!

If you’ve seen great ideas at other weddings for an original guestbook, but aren’t sure how to execute the task...

We are here for it all! From start to finish, with our whole heart in it. Send us a message, see if there’s something we CAN’T do for you!

27/09/2019

First peeks at Emily & Josh’s intimate “engagement party” from this weekend!!

26/09/2019

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