There’s Valentine’s Day, and then there is Galentine’s Day. For the friends of the Georges Girl sisters, the last Saturday in February is reserved for a ladies only fete complete with mimosas, good food, and – of course – cake (or in this year’s case, donuts!)

If you are reading this in real time and live in the NYC/NJ area (or anywhere that has a stay-at-home order), then you have been living a quarantine life for the past five weeks.  During this time, everything from school to travel to going to work in an office has been canceled for the indefinite […]

Every culture has its own traditions and nowhere do these customs come through more than at a wedding. Recently, we got the chance to assist one of our wedding planner friends for a Nigerian wedding.  The wedding was beautiful and honored the traditions and culture of Nigerians that are part of the Igbo tribe. The […]

Each year, my sister’s and I plan and put together a lovely brunch for all of our girlfriends on a special holiday called “Galentine’s Day”.  Although the original holiday is on February 13th, we celebrate it on the last Saturday in February. This is an event that we do out of love and appreciation for […]

The holidays are right around the corner! For those of us who have to plan the work holiday party, it can be as daunting as family parties. Here are 12 steps to keep your workplace holiday party from feeling like another day at work.   1. Timing is Everything It is never too late or […]

  The holidays are coming up and in the wedding planning industry that can only mean one thing: Engagement Season! With the magic of the holidays, November to February is when most people decide to propose to their one true love. While engagement season can be a fun time for those getting the surprise of […]

Let’s be honest: weddings are stressful!. Between Pinterest boards, unwanted opinions from loved ones, and the ever growing limitations on your wallet, you can start to second guess yourself very quickly along the way. Amongst the clamor of all the voices around you, it can be hard to think or remember why you are doing […]

Whether you are giving the invite or getting invited, there are right ways and wrong ways to handle invitations. Here are some tips to help keep your guest list from becoming a stress-list.   Save the Date. A good precursor to your invitation, save the dates are becoming more and more common.  For many of […]

Finally: you are married.  The big day has come and gone and although there were a few bumps along the way, the wedding was perfect in every way.  You danced, laughed, cried, ate cake and got to see people from your elementary school teacher to your new best friend at work share in on the […]

When it comes to getting married, following tradition is vital to ensure a happy wedding day and successful start to married life. One practice that is hard to give up by many brides is seeing the groom before the actual ceremony on the wedding day.  It’s the moment when the church doors open and everyone […]