Joyfully Gathered (2024)

29/08/2022

The California Coast plus an overcast day made for the perfect ceremony backdrop for Megan and Nate!

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14/05/2022

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER

🌟Do I need help with the logistics of the wedding day, the look and feel of the wedding day, or both?

🌟Do I have the capacity and the interest in researching vendors, or would I rather have a weeding planner handle that and just show me a curated list from their expertise?

🌟Am I looking for wedding planning direction from start to finish or am I looking for an expert to oversee from a distance just to make sure I’m not forgetting anything?

The answers to these questions directly help us guide new inquiries to the wedding planning package that works best for them! This relationship between planner and client is based on trust and communication, and we’ve seen that the earlier we know these answers the more equipped we are to build a healthy relationship with clear expectations.

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25/04/2022

3 TIPS FOR A PERFECT PRIVATE ESTATE WEDDING

We’ve seen an uptick in events happening on family property in the last few years and we love to see it when done well! Don’t forget these 3 things when considering to go that route:

💗 The extra and not-so-glamorous side of an event need to be accounted for early on in the budget (restrooms, trash, tenting, parking / transportation)

💗Keep the guest experience in mind! This is true in any venue but especially at your family home, what might not seem like a big deal to you will translate different to a group of 100 (i.e. If guests are making a long trek to the ceremony, consider a beverage station early on in the walk to distract from the journey you’re taking them on 😉)

💗Hire a planner EARLY - there are a few more logistics to consider at a private estate where events aren’t happening on the regular and it will absolutely ease your stress to hire the logistical experts early on ☺️

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20/04/2022

5 WEDDING DAY DETAILS THAT ARE MUST HAVES

❣️Es**rt Display (we have a whole separate post dedicated to some ideas for this ☺️)

❣️Place Cards - this is a great place for personalization and to bring in the wedding aesthetic at each place setting. If dinner is buffet and you aren’t looking to do personalized place cards for everyone we suggest doing them for your head table at least!

❣️Accessorize your pup! If you’re including your pet in the ceremony (or even just pre-ceremony photos) give them a cute floral pop or coordinated leash to tie them into the wedding party color palette

❣️Make time for those sunset photos 🔥🙌🏼 We could go on and on about this one so please take our word on it.

❣️Tabletop Rentals - while individually these items might seem extravagant, together your dinner tables illustrate the wedding aesthetic you’ve been planning for and they should feel purposeful, whether there is a specific napkin fold or a funky charger you love, take time with your planner to select pieces that make sense with the overall design.

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04/04/2022

Looking for the keys to the best wedding day?

🌟communicate your expectations clearly and often to your vendor team

🌟remember that live events always come with a few surprises, and that you’ve hired a team of experts to handle those on your behalf

🌟keep the main thing the main thing, celebrating your love with the people closest to you!

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30/03/2022

3 WAYS TO STAY PRESENT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
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Any of our married friends can attest to the fact that your wedding day goes by F A S T, here’s how to stay present:

💫 Calm those pre-ceremony nerves out with your first look. Trust us it is a beautiful way to start the day!

💫 Add a moment in your ceremony for you and your partner to look out in the crowd and soak up the people that are there to celebrate with you!

💫 Remember that you’ve hired an excellent team of people to handle all of the logistics on your wedding day so that you don’t have to!

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09/03/2022

You just got engaged…now what?? Here are our BEST NEXT STEPS FOR WEDDING PLANNING
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🌺 CELEBRATE! You know you best, so do something that lets you enjoy your new titles of fiancé! Engagement season goes by fast!
🌺 HAVE THE MONEY TALK - wedding budgets determine every other decision you make around the wedding weekend, so have that chat early to figure out who is contributing and what the parameters are so that you can make informed decisions moving forward.
🌺 START A GUEST LIST - before you can start venue shopping you need to know a general estimate of how many people you’re hoping to invite!
🌺 HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER - if you’re looking for a stress-free wedding planning process, invest in a wedding planner. It will be the best way to guarantee that you’ve got a team in your corner so that you can be present with your people on your wedding day.
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22/02/2022

5 OF OUR FAVORITE ES**RT DISPLAY IDEAS
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✨ Gift a tangible takeaway for your guests, like these homemade pickle and bbq sauce jars we came up with last summer (thank you for bringing this vision to life!)
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✨ Take your love story and turn it into a fabulous tag line for your table assignments. Maybe you met somewhere exciting or you share a love for the outdoors or your last name can be a fun play on words, use that as inspiration for this es**rt display
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✨ Create a new spin on ‘Sip and Be Seated’ (it can be applied to so many drink ideas!)
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✨ Curate your own photo wall where each guests photo is paired with their table assignment
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✨ Write table assignments on non-traditional surfaces and let the design be its’ own wow factor
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Whether your budget allows for a lot or a little, get creative with this moment!
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10/01/2022

SWIPE to see our favorite details from this wedding day
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28/12/2021

WHAT A YEAR!
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This year has been full of challenges and triumphs as we grew our business and participated in some of the most special celebrations, and here we are at the end of it so dang grateful that we get to do this work.
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Cheers to another year friends!
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15/12/2021

3 Tips for Planning the Perfect Fall Wedding Day Timeline!
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🍂Sunset time is always critical for wedding days but especially when the days are short! Find out the sunset time and work backwards from there to determine the best ceremony start time.
🍂A first look is VITAL for a fall wedding. It’s one of the best ways to ensure that you’ll get plenty of time for couples photos
🍂 Go straight into your first dance from grand entrance for that last glimmer of outdoor light, and split up your speeches throughout dinner so that once the light is gone the only thing left on the timeline is to dance the night away!
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SWIPE TO SEE OUR LAST WEDDING OF 2021
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07/12/2021

Reminiscing on some of the best moments of this wedding day!
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04/12/2021

Rain in the wedding day forecast didn’t stop these two from celebrating!
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SWIPE to see the moments that made all the difference that day
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09/11/2021

2022 Brides, this one’s for you
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Bridal party attire can be one of those decisions that can be sneaky stressful if you don’t decide your method up front.
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Are you going for the mix and match look for your bridesmaids or one dress for all gals? Drop your decision below!
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28/10/2021

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Florals have been a hot topic over at JG HQ and we’re pumped about what we’re dreaming up for 2022!
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13/10/2021

How do you build trust with your wedding planner??
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CLEAR COMMUNICATION
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It’s okay if you don’t know exactly what you want or how to achieve it (that’s what we’re here for!) but we love when a couple can clearly communicate their priorities and thoughts as we walk them through the planning process. It helps us get to know you and creates an honest environment!
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06/10/2021

How do we create a beautiful and memorable look for our 10 person wedding??
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This was our task working with E+M and it came together in one of our favorite designs this year! Not only did we feel proud of this day, but hearing the couples’ experience with us had us on cloud 9
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From our couple:

“We decided to plan a micro wedding in a very short window (~3 months) following the easing of covid restrictions. Whether it be making phone calls, getting us quotes, or simply sending emails, they were always prompt and got us the exact information we needed. Working with JG means that your day will run perfectly, without you even having to think about it. You will be able to soak in every moment of your day without even the slightest thought of what needs to happen next because JG truly does it all. My wife and I were quite busy during this process and placed almost every aspect of planning into their hands, allowing JG to do as they saw fit. They blew us away in the end, delivering everything we imagined and beyond!”
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05/10/2021

3 reasons why you’ll be glad you chose to have a first look!
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💕all of your must-have photos will be done pre-ceremony allowing you plenty of time post-ceremony to celebrate with your people

💕you get to attend your cocktail hour!

💕that moment at the ceremony that you think you’re losing by doing a first look will be 10 TIMES BETTER because you the nerves of seeing each other for the first time will have already passed
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Grateful to this team for helping us create the best day ever for E+T!

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02/10/2021

SWIPE TO SEE THIS TRANSFORMATION
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Shout out to this incredible team of vendors for helping us bring this timeless look to life and for being as type-A as we are 😉 (on a time crunch no less!)
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16/09/2021

"So, what exactly do you do on a wedding day?"
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We're here as our couples' personal cheer squad, the behind the scenes helpers (that sometimes make it in the photo albums!), and the cool, calm, and collected duo making sure our couples get to be present with their people.
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Did you hire a wedding planner for your wedding and if so, was it worth it? Leave a comment below!👇🏼

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03/09/2021

We created this intimate backyard wedding vibe with warm farm tables, lush greenery, white blooms, and plenty of candlelight.
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02/09/2021

M+S sneak peeks are here and we are slightly obsessed
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Got to work with our fav gal and help these two pull together a long awaited celebration with their crew.
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01/09/2021

In a year of significant business growth, we felt that a rebrand was in order
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Swipe to see just one of our new looks, and head to the link in our bio to see our brand new website
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Big thanks to for helping us establish a fresh look for JG + new website!

19/04/2021

Hi from the desert!!
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We’re here with our best gal creating all the fun things this week! Tune in to our stories to see all of the behind the scenes content!

Joyfully Gathered