A couple of weeks ago we coordinated and styled our first backyard wedding. We fell in LOVE with the personalized details as well as the special meaning of the venue!! The couple, Ellen and James, are such eccentric yet laid-back individuals that no other venue would have worked more perfectly to showcase their unique style and love for one another.
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is here! We hope your weekend is full of barbecues, family, fireworks and, of course, delicious cocktails! Today on the TAS blog we’re sharing twists on our favorite cocktails for the holiday weekend.
Read MoreThis week marked the official start to summer, so we decided to celebrate with an Instagram giveaway! Read on to learn why we love our giveaway items (and find out how to enter to win!).
Read MoreFor this week's wedding planning post, I thought it would be interesting to get a different perspective on things. Not even from a wedding planner, planning her own wedding...but taking it a step further and seeing the man's side of things. I am lucky enough to have a supporting fiancé who was willing to guest blog for us and share his insight.
Read MoreThis day and age, everyone is on a kick of doing things differently. Not following the mold and starting new traditions. As wedding planners---We are on board! Things get mundane and boring if there is never a fresh approach. With that said, we are loving all the different takes on alternatives to wedding cakes that we have been seeing over the past year!
Read MoreTwo things are certain here at Take a Seat Events: we love fresh flowers and, of course, can’t resist an outdoor party. Well, summer is here and we figured there’s no better way to celebrate than by sharing some of our favorite ways to incorporate those beautiful blooms into your next event.
Read MoreI had always envisioned myself getting married in a church when I was growing up. First, it was in a beautiful cathedral... and then after watching 'A Walk to Remember' it changed to a little quaint chapel in the yonder of the meadows.
Read MoreWe are so excited to officially introduce you to our new summer intern! A couple weeks ago we posted a call for TAS interns and received some great applications, but Chelsey's experience and passion for event planning definitely stood out above the rest!
Read MoreAfter endless weeks of research, back and forth communications with potential venues, weighing pros and cons, negotiating contracts, determining our absolute max budget and strategizing all of the potential scenarios that could pan out and impact costs...I seriously considered elopement for a hot second.
Read MoreHappy June, everyone! Another busy month for us at Take A Seat Events, but we're more than ready for all the exciting projects this summer! Saturday, Justyna and I were onsite at Sunset Cove Bed & Breakfast in Pinckney, MI for Meg and Karl's big day!
Read MoreYou know you LOVE your job when you get excited to go to work on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A dream wedding location, perfect 70 degree weather and one of the sweetest couples we've ever worked with made it such an enjoyable day!
Read MoreThis weekend was gorgeous here in Michigan! Friday night, Justyna celebrated her 28th birthday with delicious tacos, margs and her closest friends and then finished off the night with some Karaoke action.
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