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Newly Engaged? Proposal & Wedding Planning Starts Here

Whether you just said “YES!” or you feel a proposal coming soon, this season is full of excitement, planning, and big decisions. As you step into this new chapter, I’m here to make the journey smoother, more joyful, and a lot less overwhelming.

From proposal planning to engagement parties to finding the perfect venue — think of me as your wedding fairy godmother, guiding you every step of the way.


1. Let’s Celebrate: Engagement Parties & Photo Sessions

Just got engaged? Time to celebrate!
I can help you plan your engagement party, source the perfect vendors, and even connect you with the best engagement photographers to capture the moment beautifully. Whether you prefer cozy and intimate or fun and festive, we’ll plan an event that sets the tone for your wedding journey.


2. Your Wedding Date Starts With Your Venue

Before you can choose a date, you need a venue — and that’s where I step in.
I’ll help you discover venue options that match your style, budget, and vision. From touring spaces to comparing packages to guiding you through availability, I’ll help you navigate the details so you can confidently choose the perfect backdrop for your big day.


3. Planning to Pop the Question? I’ve Got You.

If the proposal is still on the horizon, let’s make it unforgettable.
I can handle every detail, including:

  • Picking the perfect spot

  • Designing the scene

  • Coordinating a photographer hiding in the bushes (yes, really!)

  • Contacting family and friends to witness the moment

  • Planning the timeline and logistics

  • Ensuring everything runs smoothly and secretly

All you have to do is show up and ask the big question — I’ll take care of the magic.


Let’s Start Your Love Story the Right Way

Whether you’re newly engaged, just beginning to plan, or gearing up for the perfect proposal, I’m here to help you every step of the way.
Let’s turn your vision into reality and make this season unforgettable.

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Floral Cost-Saving Wedding Tips | Budget-Friendly Flower Ideas

When it comes to wedding planning, florals can be one of the most surprising budget busters. While lush centerpieces and dreamy installations are gorgeous, they don’t have to break the bank to make an impact. With a little strategy — and a lot of creativity — you can design beautiful floral moments that feel intentional, personal, and budget-friendly. Here are our favorite floral cost-saving tips to stretch your dollars without sacrificing style.

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Does my wedding have to be extravagant to WOW my guests?

When planning a wedding some couples get the feeling that their wedding should be extravagant and should WOW their guests. Couples sometimes look at what others have done and compare their plans to those of others. There are also couples who feel remorse when their event is over and wish they could have done things differently.

Ladies and Gents, I am happy to report that in my 10 years of experience, your wedding is what you want it to be. From personal experience with my own wedding of 65 guests and only a total of $3100 spent on everything; our big day was perfect and my guests are still talking about it today.

Let me tell you my favorite things that mean the most to the couples that I work with and how BIG doesn’t always mean better.

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How to Save Money on Floral

Floral is a wonderful addition to an event, but can come with a high price tag. For wedding florals, the average price of floral for both ceremony and reception is around $3,000.Thereisgoodnewsthough! I am going to tell you a few ways to save money on your floral.

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How to set a wedding budget – part 3

Now for the 3rd and final post for the budget breakdown. This post goes over the final odds and ends for the wedding planning breakdown.

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How to set a wedding budget – part 2

Since this is a long-winded and important topic, I decided to break this into three parts. Here is the remaining breakdown of your budget which includes: photography, alcohol, rentals, and more.

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How to set a wedding budget – part 1

Your budget doesn’t have to be a scary topic. Your vision can come to life on any budget, but knowing where to allocate funds and knowing how to search for vendors is key. Today, I want to give you a general breakdown of your wedding budget.

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What to know before searching for a venue…

Ahh the pre-venue planning. This can be a love + hate process, but let me help you stay on the love side of the scale.

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Welcome to Sweet Soi·rée

Happy New Year and welcome to Sweet Soi·rée! My name is Emily Blackburn and I am so excited to start my advise blog journey with you.

This blog’s purpose is to help the DIY-ers and event planners alike. Please comment on this post with your questions and situations you would like discussed. In the meantime, new posts will be shared weekly with questions I have been asked most throughout my event planning career.

Looking forward to sharing my knowledge and chatting with you soon. Let’s plan your Sweet Soi·rée!

Cheers,

~ Your Event Extraordinaire Em

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When do I need to start planning my event?

The answer to this question is honestly up to you and the amount of time you have till the desired event date.

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