When planning for an outdoor ceremony, the last thing a bride hopes for is rain on the wedding day. Unfortunately for Jill & Joe, the wedding day brought not only heavy rain, but also thunder and strong winds. However, this adorable couple did not let it bring their outdoor ceremony inside. Instead, they kept their cool […]
No Purple Rain on This Wedding
“Have you ever done a wedding on a bridge?” This is the question Krystn and Vince Metzger asked me at our first meeting. While the answer was a definite “no”, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to change that. We assembled a great team of vendors who were comfortable working in a unique and challenging location. Our […]
The Importance of a Videographer – Studio Z Films
We cannot stress the importance of hiring a wedding videographer enough. The biggest regret we hear from past brides we work with, is not having one on their wedding day. There’s nothing to take away from photographers or a beautiful photograph, but there are things that a wedding film can provide that a photograph simply cannot. […]
Hilton Netherland Plaza
After months of scheduling, filming, recording and editing – we are ready to release our very first venue video. Originally intended to showcase our favorite venues for our clients living out of town, we are so happy with the results that we want to share them with everyone. Thank you to the Hilton Netherland Plaza […]
A Rustic Wedding at Greenacres
We absolutely love working at Greenacres, what a drop dead gorgeous venue! We were lucky enough to do two weddings there this past July and our first was Jenna & Ryan. They were such a fun couple and we had a blast planning & designing their wedding in just a few short months! • Our […]
Wedding Spotlight – Kelly + Clay
We had the pleasure of working with this sweet couple, Kelly + Clay, back in July for their wedding at Hyde Park Country Club. What a beautiful day it was. In fact, we had a very hard time selecting only a few of our favorite photos to showcase here. Congratulations you two! Vendor Love: Photographer: Claire […]
Vendor Spotlight – Cinci Makeup
We are so incredibly lucky here at i-do Boutique to work with wonderful vendors on a daily basis. This week we had a chance to chat with Kelly Ledford, owner of CinciMakeup, providing experienced beauty services to all of Kentucky and Ohio. Kelly grew up in the Cincinnati area, but moved west to attended the prestigious Los […]
Music Hall Winter Wedding – Emily + Tim
As the dog days of August are upon us, we are featuring one of our winter weddings that used the hottest color of all as a primary design element – the color red! Think of this as Christmas in July! Vendors: Photographer: Laura Leppert Ceremony Location: St. William Church Reception Location: Music Hall Flowers: Sprouts Floral Design […]
Vendor Spotlight – Jeff Thomas Catering
Here at i-do Boutique, we are fortunate to work with wonderful vendors on a daily basis. This week we had a chance to chat with Jeff Thomas, owner of Jeff Thomas Catering. Here’s what Jeff had to say about the business he loves: Jeff Thomas Catering has a 30th birthday this year. Established in 1985, […]
Color of the Week!
The one color we cannot help but love is gold! Whether it’s the main color focus of your wedding or it’s simply being used to add some sparkle to your day, gold is very versatile. Read on to view a collection of glamorous gorgeousness we have created for you to swoon over. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in […]
Selina + Tom – An Engagement Session
We absolutely love engagement shoots…I mean, who doesn’t? These photos document one of most important times in a couple’s life. They allow you tell a story, go to some of your favorite places and show the world you’re engaged! Yay! We were given the opportunity to take a peek at the engagement shoot of one […]
Rachel & Timothy – A Great Gatsby Wedding @ The Hilton Netherland Plaza
This was one of our favorite weddings from last year. Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who made Rachel’s dream a reality! Vendors Photographer – Jonathan Gibson Photography Ceremony Location – St. Rose Church, Cincinnati, Ohio Reception Location – Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel – The Continental Ballroom Flowers – Robin Wood Flowers Cake – Sugar […]
Vendor Spotlight: Laura Leppert Photography
Each week, we will being taking a deeper look at some of the great wedding vendors we work with. Today we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Laura Leppert, and here’s a little of what she had to say… My name is Laura Leppert Knabe, and I have had the pleasure and honor of photographing weddings […]
3 Weddings and a Hilltop Church
When is a church more than a ceremony site? When it serves as the ceremony site for 3 generations of brides in the same family. We had the pleasure of working with Katie and Andrew this past November. One of my favorite things about this wedding was the special meaning Immaculata Catholic Church in Mt. […]
Color of the Week
One of our favorite colors this season is burgundy! There are so many ways you can pair it to really complete the theme or season of your big day! Rich and dark in tone, burgundy is a perfect addition to any fall or winter color palette. Including some splashes of green and gold accents can really bring […]
Say “Maybe” to the Dress
While I know “Say Yes to the Dress” has a nicer ring to it, it is far wiser to proceed with caution when it comes to wedding dress shopping. Did you know that buying a bridal gown generates the biggest number of consumer complaints from engaged couples? Here are some tips to help prevent a […]
Avoiding Bridal Show Buyer’s Remorse
It’s bridal show season, and that means some of you will be receiving lots of emails over the next few months. If you are like me, you probably find an overloaded inbox to be both annoying and overwhelming. Here are some tips to stop the madness before it happens: 1. Have a plan – Don’t […]
Raise the Roof! Cincinnati’s newest rooftop venues
We’ve been waiting for years to have a venue that showcases Cincinnati’s spectacular rooftop views – and now we have two! The 21 C Museum Hotel (pictured above) can host rooftop wedding ceremonies while the Residence Inn Top of the Park on East 4th Street can accommodate up to 75 guests for ceremonies and receptions. […]
Choosing Your Bridesmaids
You have family you love, perhaps sisters and cousins… Then there’s your best friend since the 3rd grade… Then, you really love your soon-to-be sister-in-law… Oh! And what about those sorority sisters? Choosing a bridesmaid may seem simple but to finally sit down and make the list, you may have pause for thought. “If I […]
Breaking Bridezilla
Did you see the article featuring i-do Boutique in Eastsider magazine? Here’s my favorite excerpt: Having recently tied the knot myself, I can finally testify to the sheer terror of planning an actual wedding. In the moments just before the ceremony I was an anxious wreck. Me, the self proclaimed Zen Bride, could not have […]
Good News for Marriage & Proposals!
The photo above is a testament to a long and happy marriage. Phyliss Tarrant has just turned 100 and along with her husband Ralph, 105, it makes them Britain’s oldest married couple. If you happen to read the New York Times, you may have seen the op-ed piece called “How Marriage Survives” by Justin Wolfers. […]