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From What Blogs/Websites Do You Get Inspiration For Weddings And Events, And Why?

“I find the most inspiration from a local blog, Apple Brides. It is focused on weddings in the Inland Northwest, and I love to see features from vendors I know and work closely with. It perfectly reflects the aesthetic of many of my clients who are planning destination weddings among the many lakes and mountains in our area. I also find inspiration from Aisle Society, a blog that pulls the best of the best from their member blogs around the country, I love seeing the trends and ideas from different places all by going to one blog.”- ROBYN BRUNS, AWP™, RED LETTER EVENT PLANNING, COEUR D’ALENE, ID“ I often say designing a wedding is often like building a house, so I regularly use images from furniture websites, such as Z Gallerie or Restoration Hardware for style inspiration . The way the colors and textures are positioned is interesting, and the details (like flatware or chairs) are easy to visualize since they’re so literal. To take an inspiring photo from their site and translate it into an entire wedding design is a piece of cake!”- CRYSTAL SALAZAR, CHERRY BLOSSOM PLANNING FACTORY, NORFOLK, VA.“When I turn to blogs/websites, I traditionally visit Biz Bash, which offers many ideas and thoughts for what is new in the industry’s marketplace. I think it is a great resource to utilize as a planner. I receive newsletters weekly to see what is trendy and new in tent rental, technology, culinary, and so much more. Also, I ‘LOVE’ my Emily Post Newsletter. This publication guides you on the proper etiquette for events, employees, business practices, and provides you with the knowledge to guide clients—from how to address their guests’ mailing envelopes to ceremony processional for all the differentfaiths, and so much more.”- DEBRA THOMPSON, PWP™, WEDDINGS BY DEBRA THOMPSON, LLC,WESTCHESTER, N.Y.“I use Love, Madison Weddings (www.lovemadisonweddings.com) for wedding inspiration all the time! Their content is always up-to-date, creative, and original. They offer a wide array of ideas and galleries from real  weddings, and they really take a deep look at current trends. The owners of the blog are a super sweet, knowledgeable couple, and they focus on presenting content that is relevant to their audience. Their website aidsme in being the best wedding coordinator I can be.”- STEPHANEE HUGHSON, WEDDINGS BY PLANS IN PARADISE, CAMBRIDGE, WIS.