Exceptional Wedding Experiences
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 […]
Have you been dreaming of having your wedding in the Caribbean? One of our favorite spots for destination weddings and honeymoons is Grace Bay on Turks & Caicos in Providenciales. There are three basic types of accommodations offered on Providenciales: Resorts and hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and rental villas and guesthouses. The traditional hotel and resort is […]
Florida is a very popular location for Cincinnatians who want to have a destination wedding in the U.S. There are plentiful direct flights, those flights are mostly under 3 hours, the marriage license requirements are reasonable (valid for 60 days with no waiting period for non-Floridians) and the weather is often sunny! One of our […]
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 […]
Paris is called the City of Lights because it was one of the first cities to have electric street lighting. It’s also known as a city of romance! Besides being a lovely place to get married and honeymoon, Paris is very popular with our clients as a place to get engaged – and the Eiffel Tower is […]
London is one of the best places in the world for destination weddings and honeymoon travel. The history, scenery, hospitality, availability of talented vendors, availability of flights and shared language make travel easier for couples and their guests. The number of potential venues can be overwhelming making it hard to choose the perfect spot. Here are […]
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 […]
Have you been dreaming of a wedding or honeymoon in Ireland? To legally marry in Ireland, you must apply for a license 3 months before your wedding date, and you both must appear in person at the Civil Registration office in the county where you will marry to present the appropriate documentation 5 days before […]
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, […]
With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places in the world to live. Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other […]
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 […]
We’ve been waiting for years to have a venue that showcases Cincinnati’s spectacular rooftop views – and now we have two! The 21 C Museum Hotel (pictured above) can host rooftop wedding ceremonies while the Residence Inn Top of the Park on East 4th Street can accommodate up to 75 guests for ceremonies and receptions. […]