REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK

Carolyn Johnson 5/13/26 Carolyn Johnson 5/13/26

If they’re not on the invite, they’re not invited.

That’s it, that’s the post.

That’s it, that’s the post. A lot of etiquette things can fall by the wayside, but this is not one of them. Your children are not invited if they’re not on the envelope. Your partner is not invited if they’re not on the envelope. Sorry!

Carolyn Johnson 5/11/26 Carolyn Johnson 5/11/26

Don’t get married during your busy season!

Don’t get married when things are super busy for you!

When you’re deciding on a wedding date, make sure it’s not a super busy time for you!

Are you an accountant? Don’t get married during tax season!

An actor? Keep an eye on upcoming shows in your company’s season.

A doctor? I don’t honestly know what to tell you about that but thank you for your knowledge and help.

Just know when things are busier than usual for you and don’t get married around that time. All of the tiny decisions at the end of the planning process will make you crazy.

Trust us!

Carolyn Johnson 5/8/26 Carolyn Johnson 5/8/26

Leave engaged people alone!

They have so many decisions to make and the guest list is a huge one. They don’t know their budget yet, they don’t know where or when it is, and they definitely don’t know what they want yet.

Please. They have so many decisions to make and the guest list is a huge one. They don’t know their budget yet, they don’t know where or when it is, and they definitely don’t know what they want yet.

Leave them to plan! Tell them congratulations and never, ever ask them if you’re invited. Even if you’re the bestie, even if you’re family. Don’t. Ask. Let them enjoy their engagement.

Carolyn Johnson 5/6/26 Carolyn Johnson 5/6/26

What is the difference between a venue coordinator and a wedding coordinator?

An Event Coordinator (that’s us) is NOT the same as a venue coordinator! And we LOVE our venue coordinators. But they don’t do what we do. If you want your event to run smoothly without running around yourself, we independent Event Coordinators are what you need. What do we do?

An Event Coordinator (that’s us) is NOT the same as a venue coordinator! And we LOVE our venue coordinators. But they don’t do what we do.

If you want your event to run smoothly without running around yourself, we independent Event Coordinators are what you need.

What’s the difference?

Venue coordinators are in charge of the building—making sure it’s open, making sure everything from the venue is correct. That can include chairs and tables, but not always, lighting, temperature, bathrooms, etc.

What about us? We:

🩷 Lead the vendor team, including the venue coordinator! It’s a collaborative effort.

🩷 Create the full wedding day timeline, from styling to the end of the night

🩷 Contact all of your vendors and are the POC for them, so we’re all on the same page

🩷 Make sure all of your deliveries come correct and fix them if they don’t

🩷 Are a one stop shop for you—ask us anything and we’ll get the answer! You don’t have to wonder who to ask.

🩷 Manage the flow of the day, fix logistical issues, and handle the rare emergency

🩷 Make sure you EAT.

🩷 Make sure that everyone is ready for every event from the ceremony to the family dances to a surprise flash mob

🩷 Set up your personal items and pack them up at the end of the night.

But mostly, we protect your peace, making sure you have little moments to be alone and you stay worry-free and can enjoy the day you’ve been planning for so long

Carolyn Johnson 4/22/26 Carolyn Johnson 4/22/26

AELO Alumni | Becca + Nina, 11/15/25

The cutest wedding with the most FUN group of folks! And somehow the perfect weather for an outdoor cocktail hour - in November. From matching tuxes and doc loafers, the adorable ceremony with live music (from one of the marriers!), to a flower crown for the pup, I had the best time coordinating & being a part of Becca + Nina's wedding. Thanks for letting me end the night in the middle of the dance circle scream singing Pink Pony Club, it's where I belong ;)