Provence has so many beautiful castles, villas and bastides to choose from when it comes to finding a location for a destination wedding. The mild climate and stunning scenery make it an ideal setting to welcome guests for days of fun and celebration. Our favorites venues in the region are properties that offer full exclusivity, beautiful grounds, top notch accommodations, full service staffing and close proximity to transport hubs + cultural spots.
Read MoreBig news! Our dear founder and friend Sarah is engaged! Her fiance Eamonn popped the question last week while on a visit to their favorite dog park with their pups near Mt Tabor in Portland, where they had their first date. We are so happy for them and can’t wait for this special GATHER wedding! Photographer (and friend!) Matthew Land Studios met Sarah and Eamonn over the holiday weekend in her hometown in Skagit Valley for an engagement session.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we’re hustling to pack up and hit the road to see our families. It’s been a very busy season for us with a return to weddings and we’re so thankful to be hard at work and watching the joy in our clients’ faces as they finally march down that aisle. We’ve been busy brainstorming ideas for our holiday shopping and thought we’d share our finds. We’ve curated three collections of design centric + eco friendly gifts from independent brands and makers to please those wanderlusters, homebodies, hosts and fitness fiends on your list.
Read MoreOh France! With its savoir fare and taste for la belle vie, it’s no wonder we flock to Gallic shores in droves to experience the crème de la crème of French cuisine, wine, art, fashion and scenery. France is home to some of the world’s most popular destination wedding venues for good reason! There are countless chateaus, thanks to the centuries of wealth and splendor of the French aristocracy and the craftsmanship of its people. Here are some of our favorite chateau venues to tie the knot in.
Read MoreFather’s Day is only a couple weekends away and we’re gearing up to make plans and order gifts for the dads in our lives. Since we’ve been doing our own research, we thought we’d share our finds and spread the love! Below, you’ll find Father’s Day gift ideas and links to a number of dad worthy treasures as well as some BBQ recipe ideas. Be advised, if you’re buying a gift online for delivery you’ll want to order ASAP, the deadlines are approaching quickly!
Read MoreWhen we plan our destination weddings, we love to curate tailored 3-5 day experiences for our clients and their guests. After all, these gatherings serve as both a celebration of a marriage and as a vacation for those who make the trek to join the happy couple. Our goal for each wedding is to build in a variety of happenings throughout the trip including events like: a welcome dinner, cultural immersions, scenic excursions, late afternoon aperitif meetups, brunches, etc.
Read MoreThis last year we’ve been having a lot of discussions as a team about racism, allyship, cultural appropriation and inequalities. It’s been a transformative time and we’re thankful for all the conversations and opportunities this year has offered us so that we can learn, grow and continue to support and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Last week’s atrocity in Georgia really shocked and saddened us, and inversely, it has also inspired us to offer our support and love to our AAPI friends and community.
Read MoreThe best thing about celebrating Valentine’s Day in the wake of COVID-19 is that there is no pressure to go out to a restaurant and sit in a sea of 2 top tables and feel awkward. All the best food, drink and fun (whether it’s DIY or take out) can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. That’s why we decided to make a curated V-Day faves list with a number of last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas and rose colored epicurean delights for this stay at home holiday.
Read MoreFriends we’re going to speak candidly for this post. We can’t play cool and coy over this news, we’re far too excited: WE MADE MARTHA STEWART’S BEST WEDDING PLANNER + DESIGNER LIST!!!!!!!!!! (yes that’s ten exclamation marks, thank you very much). Being shortlisted by Martha Stewart Weddings was (and is) such a big deal to us and it came at the best time…
Read MoreSpring is nearly sprung and we're thrilled with the prospect! We are relieved to see that the longer and warmer days are drawing nearer. We've been planning up a storm all winter for our 2018 (and even a few '19) clients and we've been asked by our clients if we have a stylish menswear vendor. The answer is a big emphatic YES. We've been working with The Black Tux for years now, and we love them…
Read MoreThe venue. This is one of the most important elements in the planning process to get right. Each venue has different features, different rules, costs, and different ways of operating. In an ideal world, when planning a wedding, you'd have a planner to guide you through the process of venue selection from the get-go. They would know which venues would be more likely to be in alignment with your needs and desires…
Read MoreIt's almost Valentines Day. We're big fans of using the occasion to spread the love to those we care about. Call us cliche, but in our book, beautiful flowers are NEVER a passé gift. At the end of last year, we finished off the wedding season with a floral arranging team brunch to thank everyone for their love and effort. The talented Megan from Flourish Floral Design…
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