Create a Harvest Table That Is Welcoming and Cozy Let’s talk about hosting a Thanksgiving dinner.   I feel like Thanksgiving is the forgotten holiday, lost between the elaborate costumes of Halloween and the magic of Christmas. And this is a shame because there is so much opportunity for a beautiful Thanksgiving celebration and I, of […]

Shake It Out With The Best Wedding Music Options One of the most common questions that I get as a wedding planner is whether a dj or band is a better choice for your wedding.  The answer?  Either. Both. It all depends… Basically, the short answer is that there is no ‘right’ answer. Having either […]

A Gender Reveal Party- But Make It Classy Are you wanting to host an elegant gender reveal party but are really turned off by all of those crazy Pinterest ideas? I totally understand and was in the same situation when my husband and I decided to host a little soiree to announce the gender of […]

How to Decide on Wedding Colors So many of my couples come to me with the same question: “How do I choose a color scheme for a wedding?” It can be an overwhelming task to accomplish, right? The colors you pick really do set the stage for your wedding; they help decide on the vibe […]

A Personal and Serene Wedding at the Picturesque York Family Ranch For Seattle and Blake, deciding to have a wedding at your family ranch is an easy decision when your home is the York Family Ranch.  Seattle and Blake just radiated happiness and excitement for their special day; making it an absolute joy to plan. […]

Making the Most Out of Your Wedding Venue Site Visit Every spring, my days are filled with meeting with clients and having a wedding venue site visit. Spring season is usually busy for wedding planners as we meet with clients—finalizing plans and gearing up for our summer and fall weddings. I love site visits and […]

Without Sacrificing Your Dream Wedding One of the top questions that I get asked are ways to cut your wedding costs. While we all wish budgets were unlimited, the reality is that they usually aren’t and, at the end of the day, most people do have to find places to save on the expenses. Start […]

How to know what type of wedding planning service you need.  So, you are getting married. Great! Amazing! Congratulations!  Now what? Here at Soiree 99, we get inquiries every day asking about our services and what exactly we do to help couples plan their dream wedding. So I thought a little explanation would help you decide […]

Plus, why do you need one in the first place?  So, you are thinking about having a wedding rehearsal. Most people think they don’t need one but, the truth is, the majority of people really do need a wedding rehearsal.  Wedding rehearsals are important. I am going to tell you why AND give you my […]

Inspiration For An Elevated Camping Experience Camping is the quintessential summer activity, especially for those of us living in mountainous, outdoorsy areas. Here in Montana, camping is just a normal part of life. I grew up camping and just love continuing the tradition with my kids.  For me, there is nothing more relaxing than a […]