Montana is one of the most beautiful, least populated states in America. In fact, more people live in Graeter Cincinnati than in the whole state of Montana. That is just one of the reasons we love Montana for destination weddings and honeymoons – it’s like an undiscovered secret with more than its fair share of breathtaking […]
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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 […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Turks & Caicos
Have you been dreaming of having your wedding in the Caribbean? One of our favorite spots for destination weddings and honeymoons is Grace Bay on Turks & Caicos in Providenciales. There are three basic types of accommodations offered on Providenciales: Resorts and hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and rental villas and guesthouses. The traditional hotel and resort is […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Florida is a very popular location for Cincinnatians who want to have a destination wedding in the U.S. There are plentiful direct flights, those flights are mostly under 3 hours, the marriage license requirements are reasonable (valid for 60 days with no waiting period for non-Floridians) and the weather is often sunny! One of our […]
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 […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Paris
Paris is called the City of Lights because it was one of the first cities to have electric street lighting. It’s also known as a city of romance! Besides being a lovely place to get married and honeymoon, Paris is very popular with our clients as a place to get engaged – and the Eiffel Tower is […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in London
London is one of the best places in the world for destination weddings and honeymoon travel. The history, scenery, hospitality, availability of talented vendors, availability of flights and shared language make travel easier for couples and their guests. The number of potential venues can be overwhelming making it hard to choose the perfect spot. Here are […]
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 […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Ireland
Have you been dreaming of a wedding or honeymoon in Ireland? To legally marry in Ireland, you must apply for a license 3 months before your wedding date, and you both must appear in person at the Civil Registration office in the county where you will marry to present the appropriate documentation 5 days before […]
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, […]
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Vancouver
With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places in the world to live. Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other […]
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 […]