Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting seasons of your life, but it can also feel like a full-time job. Between choosing a venue, managing a budget, hiring vendors, creating a guest list, tracking deadlines, and making hundreds of tiny decisions, it is easy to wonder, “Where do we even start?” That is exactly why a thoughtful wedding planning checklist matters. A good checklist does more than tell you what to do. It gives structure to the process, helps you make decis

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you will make during the planning process. Your venue sets the tone for almost everything that follows: your design, guest experience, timeline, budget, vendor team, and overall flow of the day. It is easy to fall in love with a beautiful space at first sight. The architecture, the views, the gardens, the ballroom, the lighting — all of it matters. But the perfect wedding venue should do more than look beautif

In a world filled with endless wedding inspiration online, it can sometimes feel like every celebration is beginning to look the same. Beautiful floral installations, perfectly styled tables, and trending color palettes certainly have their place, but the weddings that leave the greatest impression are rarely the ones designed simply to follow trends. The most memorable weddings are the ones that feel personal. At Ricki Lewis Events, we believe thoughtful wedding design shoul

You’re engaged — congratulations! This is such an exciting season, but it can also come with a flood of questions. Where do you begin? Should you tour venues first? Set a date? Create a budget? Start a guest list? With so many decisions ahead, it is normal to feel both thrilled and overwhelmed. The best place to start is with a wedding planner. A planner gives you a trusted partner from the beginning — someone who understands the full process, knows what needs to happen first

Parent dances are one of the most meaningful moments of a wedding reception, but they can also feel intimidating. For many couples and parents, the idea of standing in the spotlight while everyone watches can bring up nerves. At Ricki Lewis Events, we believe this moment should feel heartfelt, not stressful. The best way to feel at ease is to have a clear plan. We help couples decide who will participate, when the dances will happen, how long each song should be, and how the