When you think about hiring a wedding planner, you might picture someone organizing timelines, managing vendors, and keeping everything on schedule. While those are definitely core parts of the job, there’s a whole world of behind-the-scenes tasks we take care of to make sure your wedding is flawless. Kara and Chris’s beautiful celebration at Geneva on the Lake was the perfect reminder of all the little things planners do that couples don’t always see but absolutely rely on.
Fluffing the Dress Down the Aisle
One of our favorite moments is making sure the bride’s dress looks picture-perfect as she walks down the aisle. For Kara, we carefully fluffed her train right before the ceremony began, ensuring it cascaded beautifully behind her. It’s one of those small but meaningful details that enhances the magic of the moment and creates that perfect, fairytale-worthy entrance.
Drying Bouquets
Did you know bouquets can hold a surprising amount of water? Before Kara walked down the aisle, we carefully dried her bouquet to make sure it wouldn’t leave water marks on her dress. It’s a small but important detail that protects both your gown and your peace of mind.
Pinning Boutonnières
Boutonnières may look simple, but pinning them on can be a challenge, especially when nerves are running high. We made sure all the guys were perfectly pinned and looking sharp before the ceremony started. It’s a quick job for us, but it takes one more worry off your plate.
Steaming, Fixing, and Prepping
When we say we come prepared, we mean it. From steaming wrinkles out of dresses to sewing a loose button or pinning a hem, we’re ready for anything. For Kara’s wedding, we gave the bridesmaids’ dresses a quick steam after travel and had safety pins on hand for minor wardrobe fixes throughout the night.
Bustling the Dress
Wedding gowns with trains are stunning, but they’re not exactly practical for dancing. Bustling the dress can be a complex process, depending on how it’s designed, but it’s a skill every planner knows by heart. We made sure Kara’s train was securely fastened so she could move freely and enjoy her night without a second thought.
Hair Fixes After Dancing
Let’s be honest—wedding-day hairstyles aren’t made to withstand hours on the dance floor. After Kara let loose with her friends, we stepped in to pin her hair back into place, ensuring she looked just as radiant at the end of the night as she did at the start.
Wrapping Up the Florals
At the end of the night, there’s often a question of what to do with all the stunning floral arrangements. For Kara and Chris, we helped coordinate who would take home the centerpieces, made sure the bridal bouquet was safely packed, and even worked with the venue to donate arrangements that weren’t being kept.
A Perfect Day for Kara & Chris
Kara and Chris’s wedding was a beautiful celebration filled with love, laughter, and plenty of dancing. While they enjoyed every moment, we quietly worked behind the scenes to make sure the day flowed perfectly. Whether it was drying bouquets, bustling Kara’s dress, or finding the right home for their floral arrangements, we were there for all the little things that made their day truly magical.
If you’re wondering whether you need a wedding planner, remember: we’re not just here for the big-picture stuff. It’s the details—the things you don’t even think of—that we take care of, so your wedding day can be as stress-free and joyful as you’ve always imagined.
Eliza
Owner & Lead Planner, Eliza Jane Events
Planning & Coordination: Eliza Jane Events
Venue & Catering: Geneva on the Lake
Photographer: Dani Moran Photography
DJ / Live Band: The DJ Duo Don & Moon
Florist: Garden of Life Flowers
Bakery: Simple Sweets Bakery
Hair & Makeup: Love, Johnny & June
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