The Journal

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular as couples seek to make their special day even more memorable by combining it with a unique travel experience. However, planning a destination wedding weekend can be daunting, especially when you’re trying to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. It’s not just about choosing the perfect location and […]

As you may now know, I’m a married man!  After nearly two decades of planning other couples’ weddings, I decided to plan my own. And what a journey it has been. Even as a professional, the experience of planning on the other side of the aisle has taught me things I would never have imagined.  […]

As a wedding planning company, we try to make the planning process as easy and enjoyable as possible. But like most milestones in life, the experience is more like navigating a mountain than participating in a cakewalk. And whether you’ve personally scaled a mountain or not, you know it has challenges. The ground is uneven, […]

What makes a wedding timeless? We hear words like classic and timeless all the time, but what do couples really mean when they say they want their wedding to reflect these adjectives? When something is described as timeless, it means it spans the ages. It’s like a classic black sweater or a Cartier watch. Timeless […]

Wedding planner, wedding designer, florist, full service, coordinator…goodness. All of these terms are enough to make anyone’s head spin. And if you’re engaged and planning a wedding, you’ll come across a dictionary’s worth of more.  But don’t worry. This post will not be a vocabulary lesson in all things wedding speak. Instead, we’re going to […]

“Oh, that definitely looks like a Julian Leaver wedding”.  This is not something you’ll likely hear someone say.And most couples find and hire me for this very reason.  Because they don’t want their wedding to fit into a wedding planner’s mold. Instead, they want something personal, and unique. And a wedding that represents them!   At […]

Planning a wedding is a lot like taking on a new adventure. Whether it’s deep-sea diving, white water rafting, or trekking up a mountain, we don’t just jump in, wing it, and hope and pray for the best! Instead we: Open our minds to the possibilities. Plan, prepare, and chart a course. And finally, we […]