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Cori & Melissa
Cori & Melissa
weddingsBeth ThornerOctober 20, 2022weddings in lexington
Tips for Tipping Your Vendors
Tips for Tipping Your Vendors

One thing our clients always ask us about is tipping their vendors, so we created this guide, a concise post filled with advice tailored to our clients! We typically send out a Tipping Guide around the one month mark, along with final payments so our clients have plenty of time to prepare.

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wedding tipsBeth ThornerMarch 25, 2022tipping, wedding tips, advice, wedding advice for couples
Christina & Tyler
Christina & Tyler

Christina dreamed of a moody, but romantic wedding design. To achieve that look we opted for black linens with pops of burgundy & pink florals on the tables. A black acrylic seating chart & table numbers added in unique details, along with custom marble place cards for guest seats.

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weddingsBeth ThornerMarch 4, 2021fall wedding, apiary weddings, weddings in lexington
Katelyn & Andrew
Katelyn & Andrew

What a fun wedding day this was! Katelyn & Andrew brought so much personality to their October wedding at the Apiary.

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weddingsBeth ThornerDecember 13, 2020apiary weddings, weddings in lexington
Nika & Sam
Nika & Sam

Nika wanted a boho feel for her Spring wedding at the Apiary in Lexington. To achieve this, we created a textured, mixed material reception that gave Nika the colors & atmosphere she was looking for.

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weddingsBeth ThornerApril 30, 2020weddings in lexington, real weddings, spring wedding
Navigating Your Wedding in the time of a Pandemic
Navigating Your Wedding in the time of a Pandemic

We are planners... You simply cannot be in this business if you do not know how to plan, pay attention to detail, consider all of the “what if’s” and then, have a plan for those. It goes without saying, nobody plans for this type of thing. So while I can’t predict the future, and I can’t guess the impact of all of this, here are some things I do know.

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wedding adviceShelly FortuneApril 21, 2020wedding advice for couples
Setting a Wedding Budget & Sticking to it!
Setting a Wedding Budget & Sticking to it!

Let’s be honest, this is a conversation most people try to avoid – budgeting & money. Here our our tips for wedding budgeting and setting realistic expectations so you can stick to it!

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wedding adviceShelly FortuneMarch 11, 2020wedding tips, wedding advice for couples, wedding budget
Candyce & Shelvin
Candyce & Shelvin

Shelvin & his fiancé, Candyce, knew they wanted to get married in Shelvin’s hometown of Lexington. They found their perfect venue in the Kentucky castle & together we designed an all white soiree to match.

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weddingsBeth ThornerMarch 5, 2020weddings in lexington, real weddings
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Tablescape fun with limey placemats, laced linens and florals with DEPTH. 

Photos by @virgilbunao
A day full of love and community with friends and family ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving to all! 

Beauty: @thefenleystudio 
Photo: @carl.s.miller 
Rentals: @stradleydavidson @paradisegraphix @oakleyandhydedesigns @fitztheoccasion @bluemoonlexington @bbjlatavo
Rehearsed ✔️ tucked away on a private farm in Kentucky, Cidney and Sam kicked off their wedding weekend with an intimate dinner backed by a warm September breeze. And their signature drink…The Pappy 🥃 

Photo: @alivaldez.photography 
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Cozy, candlelit perfection for Matt and Brent’s winter wedding 🕯️ 

Photo: @conrhod 
Florals: @suzihjorthdesign 
Venue: @keeneland 
Rentals: @bryantsrentall @alloccasionseventrental
Our recent bride, Virginia, shared some incredible photos from her wedding parallel to her parent’s wedding 35 years earlier. Same location, same joy, and even used mom’s dress for a stunning afterparty look. 🤍

Photos by @virgilbunao
There are few smiles as contagious as Silvia’s 🤍

Venue: @apiaryonjefferson 
Beauty: @hairbymaddiewoff @kristingraymua 
Florals: @bloomsnblossomsllc 
Rentals: @bryantsrentall 
Photo: @carl.s.miller
Silver mint julep cups adorned tables as guests enjoyed their evening celebrating Sissy and Alex 🤍 a truly beautiful evening! 

Photo: @conrhod 
Rentals: @alloccasionseventrental @bryantsrentall @stradleydavidson 
Catering: @apiaryonjefferson 
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Shelly Fortune Event Design
700 North Limestone,
Lexington,
United States
2707036083 hello@shellyfortune.com
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