If you do decide to incorporate activities, make sure to take in to account what will make the parents-to-be and the guests most comfortable. If mom-to-be is a little self-conscious about her growing waistline then maybe guessing the size of her belly isn’t the best option. Alternatively, a unique game that engages everyone might be the talk of the event! - Baby Shower - Shower Games - Baby Shower Activities - McKinney Event Planner - Each & Every Detail

5 Mar 2019

Baby Showers: How to Plan the Perfect Party for Parents-to-Be

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Baby showers are some of the cutest events we’ve seen. From little bows and onesies to fabulous food and desserts, showers are a fantastic opportunity surround the parents-to-be and little one with love. As celebrity showers get more and … Read More

Favors are a fun way to add a little personality to your event! Rather than trying to think of the perfect little gift for your guests, how about you donate to a charity of your choice in their honor. You can leave a little card on everyone’s place setting with the details of the donation. That way you don’t have to worry if anything gets left on the table at the end of the night, because the charity has received your donation either way. - Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

28 Feb 2019

4 Ways to Give Back During Your Reception

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

We have an increasing number of couples that want to not only throw a great party, but also give back to the community during their wedding. From floral to gifts, there are a number of ways to share the love … Read More

As an adult, be more selective! By this time in our lives, we know far too many people, or in some cases have too many coworkers to just invite everyone. As adults, people affect our parties quite a bit more as well, thus don’t invite someone you don’t care for! Is it going to be weird on Monday if that coworker saw you with your 5th – 10th drink? I'm not judging, but they might. Ask yourself, who’s going to help me celebrate this next year in the right way?! Sometimes it comes down to location. If you’re doing a wine and movie night in your one-bedroom apartment, you probably don’t want to invite all of your acquaintances. In this case be really selective and only invite those you are closest with. - Birthday Party - Event Planner - Each & Every Detail

24 Feb 2019

Celebrating Your Birthday in Style No Matter the Age

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Design, Decor & Details, Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You! No matter the age, the song stays the same unless you have that kid accusing you of smelling like a monkey. That being said, birthday parties evolve as you age. Here are … Read More

Cake tastings are one of the most popular parts of wedding planning. Lots of cake! But there’s an art to selecting the right cake and cake fillings that will give your guests options without going overboard. If you have more than 100 guests, I usually like to do 3 flavors of cake – one vanilla/plain(ish), one more chocolatey, and one more seasonal (fruit or spice, for example). Of course, you should get whatever cake and cake fillings you like, but this seems to be a blend that works universally well! - McKinney, Texas - The Grand Ivory - Bride and groom - Ivory and gold cake - Wedding cake - Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

21 Feb 2019

How to Select Your Wedding Cake Fillings

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Design, Decor & Details, Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Photo courtesy of Wisner Photography Cake tastings are one of the most popular parts of wedding planning. Because, really, how can you go wrong? Cake! Lots of cake! But there’s an art to selecting the right cake and cake … Read More

There are many elements to consider when adding kids to your wedding guest list. A few key areas will shape your decision-making: inviting children, how you decide to feed your young guests, and any sort of entertainment or child care that might be included in your reception plans. If you are able to consider all the angles at the beginning of your wedding planning and budgeting process, it will be easier to create an event that is fun for all of your guests, no matter what age they are! - Children at Weddings - Kids at Weddings - McKinney Texas - McKinney Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

19 Feb 2019

Kids & Weddings – Making It Fun For Everyone

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Advice for the Parents, Wedding Party & Wedding Guests, Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Inviting, Feeding, and Entertaining Children at Your Wedding Photo courtesy of Joy Neville Photography There are many elements to consider when adding kids to your wedding guest list. A few key areas will shape your decision-making: inviting children, how … Read More

This one is pretty simple - you and your partner build the heart of LEGOS. Some say this represents you’ll never “LEGO” (let go) of each other. Of course, you don’t have to do a heart, you can do any shape, character, or thing you want. Just make sure it’s not too many pieces, you don’t want to make your guests sit and watch you unify your marriage building a whole Millennial Falcon – Even though that would be pretty cool! - Unity Ceremony - Wedding Ceremony - Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

15 Feb 2019

Unity Ceremonies We Love

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Design, Decor & Details, Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

While it isn’t a requirement, unity ceremonies are something many of our couples do as a part of their ceremony. We LOVE them as a symbol of the couple’s union and want to share some of our favorites. I have … Read More

No seriously, your date is important! You want the VIPs to show up (you invited the Mayor, right?) and you don’t want to compete with other local events that will draw your crowd away. You also want to make sure your building is complete and ready for your guests. Give yourself at least a month to plan it as you need to get on people’s calendars early enough, so they can attend, and you want to create a buzz in the community so people know it’s happening. - Event Planner - Ribbon cutting - Each & Every Detail - McKinney, TExas

5 Feb 2019

5 Keys to a Successful Ribbon Cutting

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Ribbon cuttings are fabulous events for promoting your company and its mission to your local community. They can be for unveiling your new business, new products or services, or new management. We love helping plan these fun events and have … Read More

I must say, I loved the way my parents celebrated their 35th through 40th anniversaries! Every year, we'd drop off a case of sparkling wine from their favorite Napa vineyard with the fine folks at Silver Fox. Beginning at 5pm, the restaurant would serve a glass of bubbles to everyone in the bar and restaurant. My parents would invite some close friends (and of course, their charming daughters), take over the bar, and party until the bottles ran dry. Super fun, but casual for people to drop in and out at their own leisure. They would finish up with a late dinner in the restaurant. This was a style that really reflected my parents' interests which is good food and wine, and a fun and upbeat environment in a sophisticated but welcoming environment. A great anniversary party plays to your strengths and interests as a couple. What makes your marriage yours?

10 Jan 2019

Anniversary Party or Vow Renewal?

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Photo courtesy of Absolute Photography We love it when couples want to celebrate their anniversary! Mazel tov! Way to go! Staying happily married is HARD WORK, and we totally agree that you deserve a party to celebrate. One of … Read More

You’re engaged now, and let’s be honest, you have a lot of things to do and think about. Here are some fun apps we think you should know about! - 5 best wedding apps - Helpful wedding apps - Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

4 Jan 2019

5 Wedding Apps All Engaged Couples Should Know About

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

Photo courtesy of Tony Valadez Photography You’re engaged now, and let’s be honest, you have a lot of things to do and think about. Here are some fun wedding apps we think you should know about! 1. Wedding … Read More

Keeping your guests happy with great food while offering options that conform to multiple dietary restrictions can be tricky. The most common guest requests that we see are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan or vegetarian. Many of our couples struggle to balance guest experience with cost and availability. Is it really reasonable to offer 6 different entrees in the hope of keeping everyone happy? For most couples, the answer is no. But there are many small tweaks that can be made to an existing meal to make it food allergy friendly. - Wedding Catering - Wedding Planner - Each & Every Detail

14 Dec 2018

Wedding Menu – Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan, Oh My!

by Shawna Pilcher | posted in: Wedding Planning Advice & Tips | 0

How to Handle Wedding Guest Dietary Restrictions Photo courtesy of Two Pair Photography Keeping your guests happy with great food while offering options that conform to multiple dietary restrictions can be tricky. The most common guest requests that we … Read More

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