Hi! I'm Nicole!
I bring more than 10 years of experience to my wedding planning business, and love to share free advice in the form of this blog. Grab a cup of coffee (or café, as we say in French), and take a look around!
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The “B” word. Every wedding couple’s nightmare. You’ve heard the horror stories… Couples spending 2,3,4 times more than they initially budgeted….. Seems inevitable right? Well it’s not. In this article, we are going to go over simple strategies to ensure that you actually stick to your wedding budget while getting everything you deserve! As […]
Dreaming of having your wedding ceremony in a church in France? High ceilings, dramatic threshold, long aisle, pipe organ – If so, you’re in luck! France offers an amazing selection of historic churches for your church wedding. However, while the process can be relatively simple, it’s important to understand the framework and general rules about organizing a […]
I’ll bet you already know the answer to this question. Don’t you? My answer: Go with your gut. There are no rules that determine exactly who should be on the guest list for your destination wedding. Some invite co-workers, others don’t. Some allow kids and others do not. Some invite a “plus-one”, others don’t. It all depends on […]
Crazy laid back fun with a touch of French & Taiwanese traditions – that’s the vibe that Yvonne & Matthieu were hoping to achieve – and they nailed it! They had the incredibly talented Brazilian videographer Giovanna Borgh to capture the entire day in her uniquely poetic style. 100% emotion guaranteed! Click Here to watch […]
I’m a big fan of non-traditional wedding venues that raise the bar of creativity. Airbnb weddings do just that. AirBnb’s are great locations for small, intimate weddings and give off a low key, family living atmosphere. They are also ideal for couples who hope to invest a smaller portion of their wedding budget in the venue. […]
You’re engaged! You must be so excited! You have reason to be. Welcome to one of the most unique experiences of your life. Engagement is a time of fun and excitement before taking the big step to becoming a “Wife” or a “Husband”. Say those words out loud – it’s helpful! You are also going […]
How good is your French? So you’re ready to take on the challenge of planning your wedding in France? Parlez-vous français? or at least un peu? Whether you speak fluent French or none at all, it will be important to have some key vocabulary in your French Wedding Word Bank to get you started in […]
It’s Wednesday! For those of you who aren’t aware, Wednesdays are Kids Day here in France. Children don’t have school and most parents take the day off to run their children back and forth to their different activities. I myself currently handle the Parent Association, music lessons and soccer practice on Wednesdays…a light load! So what […]
It’s Wednesday! For those of you who aren’t aware, Wednesdays are Kids Day here in France. Children don’t have school and most parents take the day off to run their children back and forth to their different activities. I myself currently handle the Parent Association, music lessons and soccer practice on Wednesdays…a light load! So what […]
Stunningly sensible. Being a preferred Château Sentout wedding planner is certainly a privilege, and one I am very grateful to have. Not only because Sentout is one of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful venues in Bordeaux, but because the couples that choose to get married here tend to be really awesome, down to earth people. Kelly […]
