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Love is not cancelled!

Everyone loves a love story! The romantic idea of having your loved one waiting at the altar or blissfully floating down the aisle is an image many swoon over. 

Some may deem these ideas too dreamy or too big. Not for Brandy Farber. 

Farber runs her own wedding planning company P.S. Events out of Saratoga Springs, New York, and Chicago. 

“At P.S. Events we LOVE a love story,” said Farber. “We want to know not only what our couples envision for their dream wedding, but also who they are as a couple. We truly believe it so important that we have an authentic connection with our couples, and they feel the same about us.” 

P.S. Events was the result of hours of hard work, determination, and big dreams. 

“When I dream, I dream big,” said Farber. “I spent a lot of time doing personal development and deciding what I wanted my life and future to look like. I spent years working in a non-profit, although I worked for some organizations who do amazing work, it was not the career path that would get me the goals I had set for myself.” 

Farber attributes her success to years of training and hands on experience. “More than anything I wanted to have the freedom to live life on my own terms,” said Farber. “Be present with my children and do what I am passionate about; cultivating one of a kind experiences while making the process seamless and enjoyable.” 

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak in March, New York began to shut down and social distance from romantic gatherings. Many young couples had to put their wedding plans on hold. 

“The pandemic has caused an enormous amount of uncertainty,” said Farber. “From everything shutting down, then opening up with ever changing guidelines; the industry itself has to continuously adjust.” 

However, this did not stop everyone. Many couples have scaled down their original wedding plans to have a more intimate ceremony. Other people will have virtual ceremonies. 

“Love is not cancelled!” said Farber. “First, sit down with your partner and discuss what is most important to each of you. Second, find a wedding planner. This is not just a shameless plug. We help you navigate the “new normal” of weddings during this time and ensure your event transitions seamlessly.” 

Farber also mentions everyone has options. 

“Marry now, celebrate later is one of my personal favorites,” said Farber.  “We have been working with our couples to keep their original wedding date by having a small ceremony while planning their reception for a later time. Many photographers are now offering live streaming as part of their packages.” 

Someone once noted, love conquers all. Brandy Farber and P.S. Events could not agree more.  

Anthony Bubbico Jr, Brandy Farber, Love is not cancelled!

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Ideas for an Intimate Wedding

Bigger isn’t always better. If you were planning on having a bigger party but are now having a smaller wedding, don’t worry, it will still be special.

“Don’t skip anything. You can have your wedding with the people you love. We’ll rescale your wedding to make it your new size and into a more intimate boutique affair,” said Geriann Eddy, President of Fine Affairs.

Tips for creating an incredible intimate wedding:

Lesser Known Locations - Having fewer guests means that you can consider a more unusual locale that your celebration wouldn’t fit in when it was planned as a larger to-do. Think outdoors, barns, or separate locations for the ceremony and reception. If you’ve already committed to a large space, use draperies to divide it into smaller sections.

Each Area, Amazing! – Welcome the wonder in with a special entrance or unique archway filled with color, natural elements, soft fabrics, and lots of light.

Smaller Tables with Amazing Tablescapes – Small, 4 to 6-person tables leave plenty of room for delightful décor and details. Load up on drama with large candles and rich color schemes featuring deep blues, burgundies, and golds for fall.

Get Your Game On - Move over dancing. Smaller weddings give guests an opportunity to relax with more casual entertainment options. Enjoy the outdoors with games of croquet or cornhole and set up a s’mores station so guests can toast marshmallows while reveling in the warmth of a bonfire. Then, end the night with an awesome firework show.

Resave the Date - When time is not a factor, options abound. Postpone the big party by retaking engagement photos (maybe with the couple wearing masks), then send out another announcement with your new date. Here’s an idea that doubles the fun– have an intimate wedding this year while planning to host a big party next year.

For more intimate wedding inspiration, go to http://fineaffairs.com

Geriann Eddy, Fine Affairs, intimate wedding inspiration

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I said, yes! Now what?

So you just got engaged?! OMG, how exciting!! I bet you ran out and bought a few wedding magazines, started asking google “how to plan a wedding,” visited some wedding blogs looking over their planning checklists, and budget recommendations. Immediately you developed the sinking feeling that you need to check off all the things, RIGHT NOW!

Read more …I said, yes! Now what?

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