Thursday Therapy at Event Source

Last week, wedding pros from around the Cleveland area gathered at Event Source for the Thursday Therapy meetup. This was the last mixer of 2018, and we closed out the year strong!

We’d like to thank our sponsors for the December event because, without them, this wonderful networking opportunity wouldn’t exist: Event Source, PearlFlower Catering, Plantscaping & Blooms, Too Much Awesomeness Photography, and Company Car and Limousine.

We’ve loved seeing so many old + new faces at our monthly events, and look forward to many more in the next year.

If you’re a wedding pro in the greater Cleveland area, we’d love to see you at a Thursday Therapy event in 2019! For more info and to RSVP, click here.

Photos by: Too Much Awesomeness Photography

Kelly + Tyler's Boho Beach Wedding

Here at Oak & Honey Events, we love it when a couple pulls us away from Ohio for a dreamy destination wedding. In July, Kelly + Tyler brought us to Hilton Head, South Carolina for their wedding that was full of boho details set on a white, sandy beach.

The Vendor Team: Photography: Photography Anthology, Design + Planning: Oak & Honey Events, Venue: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Florals: Em Creative Florals, Rentals & Decor: Ooh! Events, Bakery: Low Country Flour Girls, Cotton Candy Bar: Pure Fluff, Videography: Wedit, Hair & Makeup: Bride's Side Beauty, Entertainment: Hilton Head Entertainment, Officiant: HiHo Officiant

Thursday Therapy at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens

Thursday Therapy is a place for us to meet, mingle, and share… and in November, wedding professionals in the Cleveland area met at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens for our monthly Thursday Therapy mixer. Our generous sponsors for the November event were: Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Hungry Bee Catering, Maria Sharp Photography, L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental, The Red Twig

We’d love to see you at our December event! We’ll be meeting at Event Source.

For more information and to RSVP for December's event, click here. And for a little preview of what a Thursday Therapy event is all about, check out the photos below from our November event, care of Maria Sharp Photography.

Catie + Jacob's Earthy, Organic Backyard Wedding

Catie's and Jacob's backyard wedding was the epitome of organic whimsy. From the wild florals to the moody color palette and gold details, their day was truly perfect. The Proposal Story: "Jacob first told me he loved me in Vancouver several years ago. It’s our favorite city. We travel to Victoria BC every year for work and we often try to get to Vancouver. Last year when we were in Victoria, he surprised me with a weekend in Vancouver. We flew over on one of those little harbor planes that lands on the water. The next day, we went for a hike in Stanley Park, this huge park in the city full of old growth forests. He waited until he found the perfect spot and proposed. We hiked to a little cafe in the park and drank champagne in front of the fireplace."

What was your favorite part of the planning process? "Working with the florists and the caterer! I love food and flowers and had so much fun sharing my vision for both."

Do you have a tip for any couples currently planning their wedding? "Find a wedding planner whose energy feels right to you. Trust your instincts. Don’t sweat the details too much. I barely noticed the details on the day of. I was so happy to be surrounded by family and friends and to be marrying my best friend!"

The Vendor Team: Photography: Agape Photography, Planning & Design: Oak & Honey Events, Beauty: Beauty Therapy, Bride & Bridesmaid Fashions: Something White, A Bridal Boutique, Cake: Vegan Sweet Tooth, Catering: Spice Catering Co., Entertainment: Cleveland Music Group, Florals: Molly Taylor and Co., Linen Rentals: L’Nique Specialty Linen Rentals, Tent Rental: AAble Rents, Tabletop Rentals: All Occasions Party Rental and Event Source, Furniture Rentals: Borrow Rentals, Stationery: Baci Designer

Thursday Therapy at The Flying Fig

October is a wild wedding month in Ohio, but we still have time to network with vendor friends! To take a break from this busy season, wedding professionals gathered at The Flying Fig for our monthly Thursday Therapy event. Thursday Therapy is a place for wedding professionals from our community to meet, mix, and mingle. We’re stronger when we work together – and Thursday Therapy is a place where awesome vendor relationships are born!

Thank you to our October sponsors: The Flying Fig, Stems Fleur, Michael Wypasek Photography

Venues to Host Your Wedding Welcome Party in Cleveland

Your wedding welcome party is the kickoff to the wedding weekend festivities! It's a time for you to greet out-of-town guests, spend some extra time with your family + friends, and generally get the weekend off to a great start.

When choosing a location for your welcome party, low-key + casual is a great choice! This party is more about quality time with your guests than fancy food or intricate details.

We've compiled a list of our favorite spots in the Cleveland area to host your welcome party that we think fit the bill!

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Punch Bowl Social

https://www.punchbowlsocial.com/location/cleveland

Located just a few blocks from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this lounge boasts a rooftop hangout, multiple bars, a restaurant, and games (like pool, foosball, and arcade games) that your guests are sure to love! It's a fun and trendy spot with plenty to keep you entertained amidst the party mingling.

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Platform Beer Co.

https://platformbeer.co/

Breweries are a great, low-key spot to host a gathering, and Platform Beer Co. is no exception. The Cleveland tasting room has 20+ beers to try, seating inside, and a patio. It's the perfect spot to welcome your closest family + friends!

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Bar Cento

http://barcento.com/

Bar Cento is a modern Italian eatery focusing on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The food is out of this world and the vibe inside is rustic and comfortable. Your guests will love circling up around a table and sharing a bite and a good time!

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The Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland

http://www.houseofblues.com/cleveland

The Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland is a great space that is perfect for this type of event! It's equipped with AV capability so you can use a microphone for toasts, play a custom playlist for the evening, or include a slideshow as part of the party's entertainment.

The Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland

Photo Credit:

Dale McDonald

Thursday Therapy at House of Blues Cleveland

Thursday Therapy is a place for us to meet, mingle, and share… and in September, wedding professionals in the Cleveland area met at House of Blues Cleveland for our monthly Thursday Therapy mixer. Our generous sponsors for the September event were: House of Blues Cleveland, Canela Bakeshop, and Lindsey Beckwith Photography.

We’d love to see you at an event soon! For more information and to RSVP for an upcoming event, click here. And for a little preview of what a Thursday Therapy event is all about, check out the photos below from our September event, care of Lindsey Beckwith Photography.

Oak & Honey Events is Hiring!

Photo Credit: Sarah Renee Studios

Oak & Honey Events is seeking a creative, detail-oriented candidate to join our team as an Associate Wedding and Event Planner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-4 years of wedding planning experience along with excellent sales skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to take initiative with new projects and tasks.

We are a team of planners and designers passionate about creating unique weddings and events with an environmentally friendly approach. Our clients’ experience is our top priority so we strive to provide extraordinary customer service to every client, every step of the way.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Networking and relationship building for lead generation
• Selling wedding/event planning services to prospective clients
• Writing proposals
• Managing the client experience
• Vendor/client communications
• Event planning/production
• Management on-site at events
• Consultation meetings with clients
• Leading your own team on an event day (1-2 assistants)

The selected candidate will independently plan between 8-10 events in 2019, with the potential for growth dependent on personal sales and lead generation. The selected candidate will be on-site for those events, and will be required to handle all client/vendor planning and communication leading up to and following those events. The estimated time required for planning and communication is # hours per week, and will need to be completed both during standard business hours and during nights and weekends as needed.

Must-haves:

• College graduate
• 2-4 years of wedding planning experience
• Drivers license and reliable vehicle
• Laptop and smart phone
• Knowledge of Google Applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Availability and eagerness to work weeknights and weekends

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Honeybook
• Knowledge of Aisle Planner

The selected candidate will be a part-time, hourly, Oak & Honey Event employee.

Please send your resume and cover letter demonstrating why you would be a good addition to our team to Melanie Tindell at melanie@oakandhoneyevents.com.

What is Wedding Management?

Wedding management... what is it, really? You're probably more familiar with terms like "day of coordinator" or "month of coordinator" but here at Oak & Honey, we're not sure that really exists! As wedding planners, the details are so important to us. And because of that, it's really hard for us to step in for just one day, or even just one month, and execute your wedding day flawlessly. After all, you've been planning the details for months or more!

So instead of trying to step into your wedding day plan, we designed a package that lets us support you in the weeks leading up to your day, understand your wedding vision and design, and jump in on the day-of as your logistical team. We call it wedding management, and it's a great fit for couples who need help getting across the wedding finish line.

Photo Credit: The Heartlanders Co.

Our wedding management package is comprehensive. We'll spend some time chatting in person and on the phone to understand your vision and what you have planned for your big day. And then we'll help you:

• build your wedding day timeline so that the day flows smoothly and you have plenty of time for everything that needs to happen throughout the day, without feeling rushed

• interface with booked vendors and contracts to confirm timing and other important details that are critical to a well-executed wedding day

• manage all your day-of logistics, including: greeting and directing vendors, coordinating set up, managing the schedule so the day runs on time, acting as a point person for your vendors throughout the day, coordinating a sendoff, and assisting with clean up

Photo Credit: Nancy Pauline Photography

Ultimately, wedding management is perfect for you if you want a team by your side on your wedding day to make sure that your only job is to enjoy yourself!

We have a full breakdown of our wedding management package here, and if it sounds like a great fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us here!