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Where Do I Begin?! What to Do and Where to Start Once You're Engaged

19m · Weddings Unveiled with Leah Haslage · 07 Oct 09:00

YAY! You're engaged!! Now what?! No need to panic. Melanie Tindell, owner of Oak + Honey Event Planning Co., shares her advice on when you really should begin to start planning the big day, and what in specific you should start with. She also breaks down the importance of budgeting and being sustainable.  Get to know Melanie: Melanie Tindell founded Oak + Honey Event Planning Co., because she has a passion for planning weddings that are meaningful to our couples and their families, and that touch the hearts of everyone in attendance.  As a planner, Melanie spends her days taking care of the many logistics that will ensure your event runs seamlessly, and as a designer, she is always working on creative details that will speak to the couple's personal style. Melanie is passionate about using color, texture, patterns, and locally sourced materials to create an event design aesthetic inspired by you and your love story. Follow Oak + Honey Event Planning Co. on Instagram and Facebook! 

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