Exceptional Wedding Experiences
Kristin and Jonathan are truly a Renaissance couple. Beauty, brains, great family and friends – what more could anyone ask for? We were thrilled to help them plan the wedding of their dreams this past fall at St. Xavier church and the Renaissance hotel. As always, the amazing Jonathan Gibson captured some timeless images. We […]
As of March 1, 2017 – we have moved to our new space in Hyde Park! You can now find us on the 5th floor of Rookwood Tower – part of the Rookwood Commons shopping plaza.
As wedding planners in Cincinnati, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest trends. It’s the time of year when everyone from celebrity wedding planners to wedding editors release lists of wedding trends for the coming year. Most of the time, I read these lists and feel somewhat puzzled. I find myself wondering “Seriously? […]
As Cincinnati wedding planners, we tend to be busiest from April through October. However, December has been gaining in popularity with engaged couples over the last few years. Virginia and Justin celebrated their love with an elegant art deco winter white wedding. We hope these photos taken at Greater Cincinnati landmarks put you in the […]
When planning for an outdoor ceremony, the last thing a bride hopes for is rain on the wedding day. Unfortunately for Jill & Joe, the wedding day brought not only heavy rain, but also thunder and strong winds. However, this adorable couple did not let it bring their outdoor ceremony inside. Instead, they kept their cool […]
“Have you ever done a wedding on a bridge?” This is the question Krystn and Vince Metzger asked me at our first meeting. While the answer was a definite “no”, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to change that. We assembled a great team of vendors who were comfortable working in a unique and challenging location. Our […]
We cannot stress the importance of hiring a wedding videographer enough. The biggest regret we hear from past brides we work with, is not having one on their wedding day. There’s nothing to take away from photographers or a beautiful photograph, but there are things that a wedding film can provide that a photograph simply cannot. […]
After months of scheduling, filming, recording and editing – we are ready to release our very first venue video. Originally intended to showcase our favorite venues for our clients living out of town, we are so happy with the results that we want to share them with everyone. Thank you to the Hilton Netherland Plaza […]
We absolutely love working at Greenacres, what a drop dead gorgeous venue! We were lucky enough to do two weddings there this past July and our first was Jenna & Ryan. They were such a fun couple and we had a blast planning & designing their wedding in just a few short months! • Our […]
We had the pleasure of working with this sweet couple, Kelly + Clay, back in July for their wedding at Hyde Park Country Club. What a beautiful day it was. In fact, we had a very hard time selecting only a few of our favorite photos to showcase here. Congratulations you two! Vendor Love: Photographer: Claire […]
We are so incredibly lucky here at i-do Boutique to work with wonderful vendors on a daily basis. This week we had a chance to chat with Kelly Ledford, owner of CinciMakeup, providing experienced beauty services to all of Kentucky and Ohio. Kelly grew up in the Cincinnati area, but moved west to attended the prestigious Los […]
As the dog days of August are upon us, we are featuring one of our winter weddings that used the hottest color of all as a primary design element – the color red! Think of this as Christmas in July! Vendors: Photographer: Laura Leppert Ceremony Location: St. William Church Reception Location: Music Hall Flowers: Sprouts Floral Design […]
Here at i-do Boutique, we are fortunate to work with wonderful vendors on a daily basis. This week we had a chance to chat with Jeff Thomas, owner of Jeff Thomas Catering. Here’s what Jeff had to say about the business he loves: Jeff Thomas Catering has a 30th birthday this year. Established in 1985, […]
The one color we cannot help but love is gold! Whether it’s the main color focus of your wedding or it’s simply being used to add some sparkle to your day, gold is very versatile. Read on to view a collection of glamorous gorgeousness we have created for you to swoon over. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in […]
We absolutely love engagement shoots…I mean, who doesn’t? These photos document one of most important times in a couple’s life. They allow you tell a story, go to some of your favorite places and show the world you’re engaged! Yay! We were given the opportunity to take a peek at the engagement shoot of one […]
This was one of our favorite weddings from last year. Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who made Rachel’s dream a reality! Vendors Photographer – Jonathan Gibson Photography Ceremony Location – St. Rose Church, Cincinnati, Ohio Reception Location – Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel – The Continental Ballroom Flowers – Robin Wood Flowers Cake – Sugar […]
Each week, we will being taking a deeper look at some of the great wedding vendors we work with. Today we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Laura Leppert, and here’s a little of what she had to say… My name is Laura Leppert Knabe, and I have had the pleasure and honor of photographing weddings […]
When is a church more than a ceremony site? When it serves as the ceremony site for 3 generations of brides in the same family. We had the pleasure of working with Katie and Andrew this past November. One of my favorite things about this wedding was the special meaning Immaculata Catholic Church in Mt. […]
One of our favorite colors this season is burgundy! There are so many ways you can pair it to really complete the theme or season of your big day! Rich and dark in tone, burgundy is a perfect addition to any fall or winter color palette. Including some splashes of green and gold accents can really bring […]
While I know “Say Yes to the Dress” has a nicer ring to it, it is far wiser to proceed with caution when it comes to wedding dress shopping. Did you know that buying a bridal gown generates the biggest number of consumer complaints from engaged couples? Here are some tips to help prevent a […]
It’s bridal show season, and that means some of you will be receiving lots of emails over the next few months. If you are like me, you probably find an overloaded inbox to be both annoying and overwhelming. Here are some tips to stop the madness before it happens: 1. Have a plan – Don’t […]