We are such lovers of all things bright, beautiful, and eco-friendly. In a world where sustainable choices are becoming increasingly important, it's time we say goodbye to the notion that eco-friendly weddings are limited to greens and neutral tones. We can celebrate in eye-popping palettes and details, and we’re here to make it happen.

Picking great vendors for your wedding day makes all the difference! They are your powerhouse team making sure that your dream wedding day happens. Tipping your vendors is always MUCH appreciated. We often don’t expect it but we always appreciate it. I know that your wedding budget is important and sometimes it doesn’t allow for generous tips in the end. If that’s you, don’t sweat it! I have three tips for any couple to implement after their wedding day!

Kim and Kendale married at The White Crow on mid-May. Their wedding was colorful with modern vibes. Kim designed her own wedding and added many personal touches. The details from start to finish were such a beautiful picture of who this couple is!

A modern wedding vibe with a minimalist feel. This styled shoot took place in the heart of Winston Salem at The Barn at Reynolda Village.

Bonnie and Paul got married at The White Crow on a beautiful rainy mountain day. During his thank you speech, Paul said that even though it wasn’t what most people would’ve considered good weather for a wedding, it was the perfect weather for them!

Vania and Franchesco celebrated their marriage with their friends and family at Overlook Barn on April 29, 2022. It was a perfect, sunny spring day!

Christina and Kenny married at Overlook Barn in Banner Elk, North Carolina on April 22, 2022. They intentionally chose to get married on Earth Day and their wedding was full of eco-friendly decisions!

Cameron and Jon married at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina on April 16, 2022.

Invitations are the first taste of your wedding that a guest receives. It sets the tone for the wedding day and invites (obviously) your favorite people to join in on the celebration. I often get questions about where to order, when to send, and when to receive RSVP's. Here’s everything you need to know about the wedding invitation timeline!

Here’s a real, raw, and unfiltered list of the goals I created for Joelle Parks Events Co. in 2021 and how they went.

Kellie and Adrian married at The White Crow on May 8, 2021. They were college sweethearts with a love for the mountains so their venue was the perfect fit. Kellie is full of joy and never stops smiling and that came through in every wedding photo!

I chatted with a great local venue, Cathy from Appalachian View, to get her thoughts on working with a Wedding Coordinator. Before we get into the juicy stuff, here’s a little bit about Cathy and her venue!