Our Favorite Catering Trends in 2022
Along with non-traditional weddings, 2020 and 2021 saw the rise of more interactive and lighter fare options as a result of the restrictions placed on events and the desire to mingle with guests who maybe you and your spouse-to-be had not seen in over a year. Enter innovative and creatively designed food stations and small bite courses. We at Designed by Delsie predict that during the wedding boom we will see this trend continue in 2022 - and we are thrilled! This guide shares three ways we will help you incorporate the new trend into your wedding.
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Our 11 Favorite Boston Venues
Boston is the most populous city in New England and boasts a dynamic culture that offers everything from fine dining cuisine to extensive art collections. The city is known for its iconic brownstones - brick row houses - and famous historic landmarks like the Boston Harbor. This blog reviews Designed by Delsie’s 11 favorite venues in Boston that capitalize on the views of the water and of the historic city while offering a stunning, contemporary backdrop for your wedding.
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11 Mistakes Couples Make When Planning a Destination Wedding Weekend
Designed by Delsie specializes in luxury, destination wedding weekends. Inspired by the Caribbean sea and vibrant colors and flavors, island events have a special place in the heart of Delsie’s Creative Director and Owner, Pearl. With Designed by Delsie creating destination wedding experiences, our clients’ and their guests are pampered, and all the details are taken care of. Below are 11 mistakes that are commonly made by couples when they are planning a destination wedding weekend.
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15 Iconic Newport Wedding Venues
A wedding in Newport, Rhode Island offers the opportunity to have sweeping views of the Narragansett Bay, fresh seafood for the menu, and a historic town as the backdrop for all your wedding weekend events. As a classic seaside destination, Newport is known for its unique take on New England cuisine including, for example, Rhode Island clam chowder with a clear broth and a bit of dill. Newport views of the ocean are always romantic from the days when fog clings to lighthouses to the days when sailboats are out. Including many unique options from Gilded Age mansions to cozy vineyards, these 15 luxury venues are the perfect backdrop for bold and creative designs.
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What You Need to Know About the Wedding Boom
As a wedding planner, I have noticed that there was an apparent line of demarcation circa 2020. Gone are the days where the worst-case scenario was scrambling to revert to the rain plan or running minutes behind on the timeline. Today’s couples and industry professionals now are approaching one of the most unprecedented times that the wedding industry has ever seen. If you are recently engaged or planning to get married between 2022 -2024, you might have come across the term, “Wedding Boom”, used to describe the current state of affairs.
But what exactly is the Wedding Boom and how will it impact the industry millions of couples, including you, for your wedding day?
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How To Envision The Ultimate Destination Wedding Weekend
We are sharing the five steps to design the ultimate destination wedding weekend of your dreams. We believe in having your cake and eating it too (literally) . This guide will help you identify your priorities, non-negotiables, and to create a strategic direction for your wedding weekend so that you can focus on enjoying the process.
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5 Tips to Hire The Best Wedding Planner for Your Wedding Day
Finding the right wedding planner for your special day is one of the most important decisions that you will make. Deciding exactly how to choose a wedding planner is no easy feat. While every couple certainly wants a planner who is experienced and professional, it’s also important to find someone you personally “vibe” with from the very beginning. For example, if you are a fun-loving and vibrant couple, the ideal planner will possess lots of energy with innovative ideas to match your vibe.
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Phase III Event Guidelines in Rhode Island
As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to develop. Here are some frequently asked questions to consider while planning your next live event.
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The Best Tips for Backyard Weddings
Whether you have committed to hosting your dream backyard wedding or considering the possibility of exploring the magic of this experience for your special day, there are many factors that you need to consider before you say, “I do”.
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5 Social Distancing Strategies for your Next Event
As the world begins to re-open post COVID-19, it is essential that both guests and hosts take the necessary precautions to keep each other safe during special events. Here are five ways that you as a host can implement social distancing strategies without compromising the guest experience for your next event:
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Ask the Expert: Venue Considerations and Planning Tips with Newport Vineyards
Newport Vineyards is one of the most sought after venues in the Newport, Rhode Island area for Weddings and Events. For this week's Ask the Expert Series, we interviewed Maris Corujo, Sales and Events Manager of this incredible operation. During this exclusive interview, you’ll learn all the reasons why you should host your event at Newport Vineyards, in addition to all that you should consider when planning your event in a non-traditional event space.
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The Best Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Vendors
When you are planning the most important day of your life, there is no room for error. Hiring the right vendors is the single most important decision you will make. At this point, your may have done some preliminary research on various wedding website platforms such as The Knot and Wedding Wire , or perhaps you’ve subscribed to several Facebook Groups in your area. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the sea of choices out there, it is very common to feel this way. With hundreds of wedding professionals in your area, how exactly do you know the difference between good vs. great vendors? Here are a few tips to consider.
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Ask the Expert: Catering Tips, Trends and Advice with Blackstone Caterers
Catering is one of the largest and most important investments that you will make for your wedding or special event. In this week's, "Ask the Expert", series, Shannon Driscoll, Senior Catering Sales Manager of Blackstone Caterers, will share all that you need to know to plan your dream dining experience.
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Wedding Photography: Tips and Advice for Your Wedding Day
Wedding photography isn't just about pretty pictures. It is the one thing that you'll hold onto long after your wedding day is over. A Wedding Photographer is the person that will be with you the longest and will share the most intimate of moments with you, so it is absolutely essential that you choose the right one for you.
In our, Ask, the Expert Series, Dawn Temple of Dawn Temple Photography will share her expertise to help you navigate finding the right wedding photographer for you special day.
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Wedding Makeup, Beauty Tips, and Skincare
Are you recently engaged and want to look your best on your wedding day, both inside and out?
Or perhaps you are going through a stressful time, it is impacting your skin and confidence and you want to look and feel beautiful both inside and out?
Maybe you are seeking to enhance your beauty and makeup knowledge with the newest trends and techniques in the industry?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have come to the right place. In our Ask The Expert series, Jessica Abreu, Owner of Limitless Beauty, will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on beauty, skincare, and tips to look and feel your best, both inside and out.
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Destination Weddings, Travel, and COVID-19
Whether you are among the 25% of couples who have opted for a destination wedding to celebrate your nuptials, experiencing cabin fever during quarantine but nervous to book your next vacation, or uncertain about making travel plans for your honeymoon, it is very normal to feel like a deer stuck in headlights.
For our “Ask the Expert” series, we have interviewed Kelly and Abigail White, a mother-daughter duo and owners of Next Trip Travel.
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10 Luxe Micro Wedding Experiences for under 20K
Who knew that 2020 would be the year that intimate weddings stole the show? Here are 10 luxe and exclusive New England wedding experiences for under 20K to consider for your wedding day.
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5 Quarantine Date Night Ideas
Regular dates can be a welcoming break from the stress of COVID-19 and social distancing.Tired of Netflix and pizza? Consider these 5 date night ideas to keep the spice alive.
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Everything You Should Know About Micro Weddings
Micro weddings are a trend of this year, these are weddings with less than 50 guests. Being smaller in size, it’s usually cheaper, more relaxed and shorter in length than a traditional wedding day. While it still could be the couple and two witnesses, it’s not done in secret or on a whim, as an elopement, but is a fully thought-through and perfectly planned wedding day.
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Event Review: Willa's 60th Birthday Party
Are you having a huge birthday and need some design or planning inspiration?
Look no further!
We're excited to share this 60th Birthday Party that we planned at an art Gallery in Rhode Island. Willa is such a very creative person who loves food, art, wine, and above all, family and her loved ones. The small touches that we added really made this party a unique and memorable experience.
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