The Mama Bear Mentality
Collectively speaking, when asked which of my parents I take after-- I say my dad. I look like my mom, no question. But where she is...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jul 22, 2020
- 3 min
The Micro Wedding
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 1,000 times in the last 6 months-- but my favorite wedding that I ever planned had a guest count of 19...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
The time I accidentally said 'I love you' first
When A and I started dating, it didn’t take me long to realize that I was falling for him. Like, as in, the first date. Call it cheesy,...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Why Divorces Should Have an Event Planner
One of the first things I say to our couples when they come to us in a panic is, “It’s okay, you’ve never done this before.” And most of...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jun 30, 2020
- 2 min
A Socially Distant 4th
While some elements of life are returning to normal as we deal with the lingering effects of COVID19, summer activities and celebrations...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
Affording a life you love
There is something to be said for getting everything taken away from you, that allows you to refocus and reset on truly what’s most...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
A Love That's Not Fragile
Last Christmas, I went to see Frozen 2 at a matinee in between client meetings, and cried like a baby when Kristoff’s character turned to...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jun 10, 2020
- 2 min
Steps to Changing Your Last Name
There is a seemingly simple process for getting your name legally changed after you say I do. Fun Fact though: I tried getting my name...
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Meagan Culkin
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
The MG Bride
I am a firm believer in the fact that there is enough work to go around, and not every client is going to be the perfect fit for our...
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Meagan Culkin
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
The Equally Yoked Couple
I read a quote a few months ago and there was a line in it that truly stuck with me. It said this, "Woman was created from man's rib,...
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Meagan Culkin
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
Kids at the Wedding: The Pros and Cons
Before we dive in on this subject, I think it’s important to note that I adore children. I was a babysitter and later a nanny, for the...
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Meagan Culkin
- Apr 28, 2020
- 5 min
The teacher that became the student
Katie joined our team during a tumultuous season of my life, and the fire that our relationship was forged in has made her one of the...
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Meagan Culkin
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
You CAN Sit With Us
A few months ago, I was at an event targeted towards newly engaged couples, and I met a young woman who was seemingly pretty overwhelmed...
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Meagan Culkin
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Wedding Postponements due to COVID-19: A Planner’s Perspective
2020 was supposed to be a record breaking year for the events industry. The average wedding cost was projected to range from 35-41K,...
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Meagan Culkin
- Apr 10, 2020
- 2 min
The Social Distancing Egg Hunt
If you’ve spent any time with me, you probably know that Easter is my favorite holiday. Growing up, it was the one time a year that my...
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Meagan Culkin
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
The Pivot
As event industry professionals, we are often asked to think on our toes-- and pivot. A hurricane changes course, and suddenly your...
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Meagan Culkin
- Mar 30, 2020
- 4 min
Social Media: When to Share and When to Save
In the age of social media, it is so easy to share things with your friends, family, and followers when things are going well in your...
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Meagan Culkin
- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
On Serving People Well
{It should be our moral obligation to leave this place better than when we found it. -Rachel Hollis} As an event planner, I am in the...
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Meagan Culkin
- Mar 18, 2020
- 3 min
Private Residence Weddings and Why They’re My Fave
I get asked all the time what my favorite type of weddings are to plan, and while my favorite couples come from all different types of...
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Meagan Culkin
- Mar 10, 2020
- 4 min
His Wedding Day Too: Including Your Groom in the Planning Process
If there’s one complaint I hear most often from brides, it’s that their fiancé doesn’t seem to care about the details of the wedding. Now...
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