The first few days after getting engaged is such an exciting time… telling all of your family and friends the good news, staring at the new sparkler on your finger, and calling your significant other fiancé for the first time is enough to put a smile on any girls’ face!  But then the reality hits… now that you’re engaged, you have to start planning a wedding!

I remember being amazed at how soon after announcing your engagement people start asking about the details: “Have you picked a date yet?” and “Where are you planning to have the wedding?” Meanwhile, you’re sitting here thinking I am still trying to get used to the fact that I am engaged and haven’t even gotten a chance to tell everyone yet… how could I possibly know where and when the wedding will be?!?!  Don’t worry – every bride feels the same way. Just take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy these first couple of days. You will never (hopefully) get to be newly engaged again, so just soak it all in while you can!

And then, once you’ve languished in the post-proposal bliss long enough… let the planning begin!

Brooke Hill
Owner & Principal Event Designer
The Celebration Studio

And the blogging begins! To be honest, I never thought I would EVER be a blogger. I figured, what would I have to write about that other people would actually care about reading? Now that I’ve started The Celebration Studio, however, I thought I’d give the blogosphere a whirl and write about the one thing I can’t get enough of… planning weddings and events!

When planning an event, I can easily spend hours looking through websites, blogs, pictures, magazines and books for creative and unique ideas that I can bring to the table. I am in the business of creating fabulous events, so I can’t afford mediocrity… it’s my job to make an event something guests will never forget. And as far as I am concerned, it starts with the details. Whether it’s a new color combination, a creative way to display escort cards, or an unusual room layout, the culmination of great details are what make a great event.

So as you read this blog, you’ll find lots and lots of details. Details that have inspired me, details from events I have planned, and details about my event design firm, The Celebration Studio. Happy reading!

Brooke Hill
Owner & Principal Event Designer
The Celebration Studio