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Best of the Knot Again for 2022!

Best of the Knot Again for 2022!

January 23, 2022 By Brigid Horne-Nestor 1 Comment

Thank you to our fabulous clients who once again voted us “Best of the Knot”.  In a year when the pandemic continued to cause stress and strife for our couples, we are so grateful to be recognized in this way.  We still believe the Beatles got it right when they sang “All you need is […]

Filed Under: Recent Awards Tagged With: #bestoftheknot

Moving Down the Street!

Moving Down the Street!

September 18, 2021 By Brigid Horne-Nestor 4 Comments

Effective September 27, 2021 we will be in our new location in the Cornerstone I building located at 4030 Smith Road, Suite 200.  This new space is just down the street from Rookwood Tower.  Our hours will remain the same: Monday 8:30am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints

You Can Dance Again, Ohio!

You Can Dance Again, Ohio!

March 5, 2021 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

We are as excited as this guest that dancing is once again allowed at weddings in Ohio.  As of March 2, 2021… the latest Covid restrictions for weddings in Ohio are as follows: WEDDING CEREMONIES Unrestricted RECEPTIONS Actual capacity determined by venues’ ability to maintain social distance FLOOR PLAN & GUEST SEATING No more than […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints Tagged With: #covidrules, #covidweddingrules, #inthistogetherohio, #ohioweddings

UPDATE Curfew Extended – but Masks On & Sit Down

UPDATE Curfew Extended – but Masks On & Sit Down

January 29, 2021 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

While the curfew for events in Ohio has been extended to 11:00pm, there is still no dancing allowed at wedding receptions.  Here is the current list of rules as of 1/29/21.  Fingers crossed we will have better news soon! WEDDING CEREMONIES Unrestricted RECEPTIONS Max 300 Attendees – Actual capacity determined by venues’ socially-distant capacity *Venue […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints Tagged With: #inthistogetherohio, #ohioweddingrestrictions

Best of Weddings Again!

Best of Weddings Again!

January 25, 2021 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

We want to thank all of our clients for voting us the Best. We take feedback very seriously and strive to provide the highest levels of client service, creativity, and professionalism to every couple we have the privilege of serving. Thank you to the knot for recognizing us during this very challenging year.  2020 was […]

Filed Under: In the News Tagged With: #bestoftheknot

You Can Dance! Updated Wedding Guidelines for Ohio

You Can Dance! Updated Wedding Guidelines for Ohio

June 12, 2020 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

While it seems like the wedding ceremony and wedding reception guidelines are changing weekly, here is what we know as of today • Wedding Ceremonies: Unrestricted • Receptions: Max 300 attendees (not including catering staff and other vendors who are working the event) • The 300-person limit is per venue, not per event • Actual […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, Wedding Venues Tagged With: #covidrules, #wedding, #weddingguidelines, #weddings

10 Guests? Maybe 50? COVID-19 Reception Limitations

10 Guests? Maybe 50? COVID-19 Reception Limitations

April 20, 2020 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

If you are like me, your “new normal” includes a 2:00pm daily date with Governor Mike Dewine and Dr. Amy Acton. My husband makes me a latte (lucky me!), and together we get the latest updates from their informative press conferences on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio. Each day, I try to read between the […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, In the News, Wedding Venues, Weddings Tagged With: #cincinnatiwedding, #inthistogetherohio, #postponements, #stayathome, #wedding, #weddings

10 Steps to Postponing Your Wedding due to COVID-19

10 Steps to Postponing Your Wedding due to COVID-19

March 28, 2020 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

If you have decided to postpone your spring or summer wedding due to COVID-19, we are so sorry.  This uninvited guest has been causing a lot of stress for engaged couples as well as everyone who works in the wedding industry.  If you are not working with a wedding planner, here’s our 10 step “DIY” […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, Wedding Travel, Wedding Venues, Weddings Tagged With: #weddingpostponement #covid19 #inthistogetherohio

How To Avoid DIY Wedding Travel Mistakes

How To Avoid DIY Wedding Travel Mistakes

August 14, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Do you ever wish you could hit the reset button on your DIY vacation? Perhaps you had it all mapped out, and your trip just didn’t go according to plan? As IATAN certified travel advisors, we have lots of information to share about the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, and activities for your pre-wedding getaway, bachelor/bachelorette party […]

Filed Under: Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Pre-Wedding Getaways, Wedding Travel Tagged With: #honeymoons, #traveladvisors, #weddingtravel

Mountain Chic Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

Mountain Chic Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

June 20, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

What can I say about Wendy & Dave’s wedding?  In a word, it was simply EPIC.  We had the freedom to really explore and develop Wendy’s desire for a wedding inspired by her love of all things “mountain chic”.  The flowers she requested were quite unusual for our area, so much of what she wanted […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Recent Weddings, Wedding Design Tagged With: #cincinnatiwedding, #Greenacreswedding, #weddingdesign, #weddinginspiration

Cincinnati Wedding Trends

Cincinnati Wedding Trends

January 6, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Now that we have made it through the first week of 2019, it’s time to reveal the top 5 Cincinnati wedding trends we have been seeing for the past several months. #1 Personalized Illustrations We first started seeing this trend about 12 months ago, and it continues to grow in popularity.  The best part: one […]

Filed Under: 2019 Wedding Trends, Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Weddings Tagged With: #2019WeddingTrends

A beautiful Hindu and Western Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

A beautiful Hindu and Western Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

January 2, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

At i-do Weddings & Events, we love Indian weddings.  Siri & David got married twice in the same day.  We are so grateful to the talented team of vendors who helped us make their dream wedding a reality!  You can’t tell from these photos, but the weather on their wedding day was unpredictable and uncooperative at […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Indian Weddings, Wedding Design Tagged With: #Greenacres, #Greenacresartscenter, #Greenacreswedding, #Hinduwedding, #Indianwedding

Weddings at Cincinnati Art Museum

Weddings at Cincinnati Art Museum

November 7, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

The Cincinnati Art Museum is a great venue for a wedding.  In fact, when we ask our clients, “Why did you choose the Cincinnati Art Museum for your wedding?”, the most popular response is “It’s beautiful both inside and out.”  We could not agree more.  Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by priceless works of […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Ceremony Ideas, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cool Wedding Venues, Wedding Venues Tagged With: #Cincinnati, #CincinnatiArtMuseum, #CincinnatiArtMuseumWeddings, #Cincinnatiweddingplanner, #CincinnatiWeddings, #MuseumWeddings, Cincionnatiweddingvenues

Fun Wedding Ideas

Fun Wedding Ideas

March 9, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor 1 Comment

Every couple wants fun wedding ideas to make their wedding the best it can be.  In fact, when we ask our clients, “What do you want people to remember about your wedding?”, the most popular response is “That it was a really great party.”  How do you make your wedding feel more like a party […]

Filed Under: Fun Wedding Ideas Tagged With: #fun, #funwedding, #funweddingideas, #wedding, #weddings, #weddingtips

Little Kids in Weddings – 3 Tips for Success

Little Kids in Weddings – 3 Tips for Success

February 5, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Everyone loves to see cute little kids in weddings.  On a good day, they add joy and adorable memories to your celebration.  Many couples have younger family members (nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, cousins etc…) who are counting on them to make their flower girl/ring-bearer dreams come true.  And all of this usually works out just […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints Tagged With: #flowergirl, #kidsinweddings, #ringbearer, #weddingadvice, #weddingplanningadvice

Trendy Wedding Design Tips

Trendy Wedding Design Tips

January 15, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor 3 Comments

  Creating beautiful wedding design is very important for brides and grooms who want their wedding ambiance to be truly amazing and unforgettable. Yet, planning the perfect wedding décor can be quite difficult, especially with the wide range number of choices available these days. How to do it? Here are some tips to help you […]

Filed Under: Art Deco Weddings, Beautiful Weddings, Weddings Tagged With: #trendiestweddingdecor, #weddingdecor, #weddingdecortips, #weddingdecortrends

Don’t Let These Wedding Costs Take You by Surprise

Don’t Let These Wedding Costs Take You by Surprise

January 8, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Planning your wedding budget is not even by far the most entertaining part of the entire wedding planning process – but it is definitely one of the most important ones. In fact, you shouldn’t even move on with any other wedding planning element before you get your budget set up. What are some of the […]

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: #hiddenweddingexpenses, #weddingbudget, #weddingexpenses, #weddingplanning

The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Engaged Couples

The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Engaged Couples

January 1, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Being engaged can be quite a stressful time, especially when you want your wedding to be really beautiful. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should leave your 2018 relationship resolutions off the list – on the contrary, they should be definitely included! What are some of the best changes and improvements you could bring into […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Weddings Tagged With: #2018newyearsresolutions, #newyearsresolutions. #newlyengagedcouples, #relationshipnewyearsresolutions

Wedding Design Ideas

Wedding Design Ideas

December 25, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor 1 Comment

This year has been marked by a lot of wedding trends – many of which are so amazing that they will definitely be highly appreciated in 2018 as well. What are some of them? We have gathered them right below – so read on if you need a bit of inspiration for your wedding next […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Cakes and Desserts, Ceremony Ideas, Wedding Design, Weddings Tagged With: #best2017weddingideas, #weddingideas, #weddinginspiration, #weddingtrends

Get the Best Gift for Your Maid of Honor

Get the Best Gift for Your Maid of Honor

December 19, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Your Maid of Honor is such a special person to you! Your partner in crime and the shoulder you lean on in the worst wedding planning moments, this super-woman deserves the very best. Surely, you want to show her just how much she means to you – but what kind of gift to offer her? […]

Filed Under: 2017 Wedding Trends, Wedding party, Weddings Tagged With: #bridesmaids, #bridesmaidsgiftideas, #bridesmaidsgifts, #bridesmaidstips

No Need to Freeze at Your Winter Wedding

No Need to Freeze at Your Winter Wedding

December 11, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

You definitely want to be a stylish bride – but that doesn’t mean you have to freeze in a sleeveless wedding gown when shooting all those scenic pictures. On the contrary, trends this year are more than generous with fall and winter brides who want to be both fabulous and cozy! What are some of […]

Filed Under: 2017 Wedding Trends, Weddings, Winter Weddings Tagged With: #bridalaccessories, #bridalcoats, #bridalfauxfur, #winterbridestyle, #winterbridetips

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