Starting wedding planning a year—or even two years—ahead of your wedding day is no longer uncommon. But we still regularly receive inquiries from couples who are just a few months away from saying “I do.” And while we love stepping in to help at any stage, planning early—when possible—always creates a smoother, more enjoyable experience. Here’s why. Photo by Allison Lauryn Photography at Briarwood Estate in Mt. Vernon, WA 1. The Best Vendors Book Early Will there be vendors a

Last year was a great year for MG Event Design. We did a record number of events and the most design work we have ever done. We worked with large budgets and some that were more modest. Every one of our clients gave us a 5-star review. Wedding couple at Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah, WA. Photo by Lyssalashell Photography. The sentiment we heard over and over again was that our calm planning and helpful presence gave our couples the permission on wedding day to relax, be present

Whether you are planning a wedding, hosting a party, or just decorating your home, creating decor for the Christmas season can be overwhelming for some, and break the budget for others. Most don't want it to be too "kitschy" but you still want it to stand out from your regular decor so that it looks special. So how do you keep it looking fresh year after year without spending a fortune? These magnolias and ornaments have been on my trees for years...but they still look fresh

MG Event Design plans and designs weddings in the Pacific Northwest region and is also available for travel anywhere. If you've followed me for any length of time, you know how I preach about having a rain plan on wedding day, because if you don't, it will rain. And you've also heard me tell you that guests will be upset if they have to sit in the rain or deal with it in any way, because usually that is the case (believe me, we've heard it!). Last weekend we did a wedding in

I recently looked through my old blogs over the years (you can see them in the Archived Blogs section of my website), and I came across...

Vintage-inspired styled shoot for wedding design inspiration featuring exquisite furniture and decor, stunning floral design, designer Monique Lhullier gown and a custom suit, photographed beautifully at a stunning wedding venue.

Summer has arrived, and for us, summer means weddings, our happy place. As we head into wedding season full-stop, I dream of all the...

Recently I had the fun opportunity to attend an open house at the venue where Joe and I had our wedding reception almost 35 years ago,...

When you think about wedding decor, what is the first thing to come to mind? Probably flowers, right? Me, too! And when I think of the...

This is the time of year when we start getting into the details of helping our couples plan, and the question of favors often comes up....

We recently attended the Seattle Wedding Show. In my opinion, this is the biggest and best wedding show in the PNW and we never miss it....

Happy New Year! We finished 2024 well with a wonderful Christmas wedding in December. We seem to do one every year, and I absolutely love...

Something I always talk about with couples in our first meeting is the weather. Wedding day weather. I don't care if you are getting...

My job often starts months, or even more than a year, before a wedding. I guide, counsel, suggest, plan, and gather information, putting...

My favorite wedding of the year might be all of them!

By Marcea Galindo When our website was transferred to another provider, we had to abandon our old blog for something new, and that's what...