Showing posts with label Best of 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Best of 2017. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Wisconsin Bride - Best of 2017



WI Bride Best of 2017


Wisconsin brides, Madison brides in particular, are tremendously fortunate to have access to so many wonderful wedding professionals. Over our thirteen years of planning, we have been honored to get to work with many talented wedding vendors. We wanted to recognize some of the professionals we have worked with over the last year or so. 

Please take a few minutes to cast your ballot for Wisconsin Bride’s Best of 2017!  (Voting closes March 3...so get your votes in while you still can.)

VOTE HERE!

Jayme and Katie

Florist
FUN FACT:  We did our first wedding with Erin at Daffodil Parker WAY back in 2006! Tracy, our sweet bride, was also a labor and delivery nurse at the time and ended up being Erin's nurse while she was having her daughter!
FUN FACT: Jamae is one talented and BUSY woman! She has three beautiful kids, one of which is an infant whom she sometimes has strapped to her while creating some of the most gorgeous arrangements we’ve ever seen!
FUN FACT: Working with Cathy is a hoot! That girl is so talented, but also so fun to work with. We absolutely adore her and her beautiful creations.

Venue
FUN FACT: We may have shed a tear or two when Cheryl, the Events Manager, left Bishop's for a short period. We are thrilled she is back!
FUN FACT: Although we have not worked at this lovely venue as many times as the other Madison venues, it has quickly become a favorite of ours for many reasons.
FUN FACT: Emily, one of the banquet managers, could be a member of our family...gingers rule the world! She and Katie went to the same high school together!

DJ/Entertainment
FUN FACT: Geoffrey is our non-profit hero! That man donates so much time to working with various charities.
FUN FACT: We have known Scott since before we started doing weddings… he even did Jayme and Dean's wedding!

Rentals
FUN FACT: Event Essentials was one of the first vendors we ever worked with WAY back in 2004!
FUN FACT: A La Crate is one of Katie's favorite places to go because antiques and vintage are her jam!

Invitations
FUN FACT: Kathy recently adopted one of Katie’s dream dogs… a Bernese mountain dog!

Cake/Desserts
FUN FACT: Lindsay, the lead baker at GiGi's, is one of the coolest people we get to work with! She is funny, sweet and talented all rolled into one.
FUN FACT: Jayme and the ladies from Craig's Cakes were on a TV show together in 2010! We absolutely loved their white chocolate shavings.
FUN FACT: Bloom Bake Shop is such a unique treasure in Madison. They truly create beautiful and delicious desserts!

Hair and Makeup
FUN FACT: Kendra, in addition to being an amazing hair and make-up artist, went to school with Jayme’s husband Dean!
FUN FACT: Mckenzie, is a true talent who also happened to school with Jayme’s brother Brad!
FUN FACT: Colie is a talented hair designer with the biggest heart. This is where Katie gets her hair done!

Wedding Planner
FUN FACT: We like to think that we are pretty organized, dedicated, detailed, crazy, and fun! J

Catering
FUN FACT: In all our years of doing tented weddings, we have by far used Upstairs Downstairs the most!
FUN FACT: The wonderful people at Underground helped us pull off two tented weddings in one day! We would have never have been able to do it without them.
FUN FACT: Katie’s family is best friends with Tim DiMenna and his family, co-owners of Blue Plate! Their staff is always friendly and very responsive.

Bridal Apparel and Accessories
FUN FACT:  Both of Katie’s sisters have found their dresses at Marah’s. Marah and her sister have such a wonderful selection of gowns!
FUN FACT: Jayme worked as a bridal consultant for Vera’s in both Madison and Janesville when she was 19!

Photographers
FUN FACT: Bobbi, Doug and Courtney are the best… we have so much fun working in collaboration with them and their talented visions!
FUN FACT: Errin is from the same small town as our extended family… making her apart of our family!
FUN FACT: Michael and Heather are honestly a couple of dream photographers. We have shared so many memories with them over the past thirteen years!

                    VOTE HERE!


Monday, January 23, 2017

Getting to Know Us Part 2




Photo: Maureen Cassidy Photography
The second member of your DWC dream team is our Designer and planner extrodinaire...Katie Paulos!

Katie Paulos 
Designer | Planner
Katie started working for Beyond Elegant Events, now The Darling Wedding Co, while still in high school. Her infectious smile, a happiness that runs bone deep, and an impeccable style allowed her to fast become one of their most trusted assistants.

Photo: Amanda Red Photography
After graduating with a degree in interior architecture and design from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Katie went to work for a local design and rental company helping couples with their event designs. In addition, she continued to assist Jayme and the DWC team plan weddings. In 2012, Katie took on her first lead planner role and knocked it out of the park. In the years following, she took on more and more weddings for DWC before moving to Washington, D.C. to work with a high-end event design company. In 2015, Katie moved back to the Land of Bucky and returned as a planner to the DWC.

As an avid dog lover, Katie cherishes spending time with her adorable puppy Lilah, a medium english goldendoodle she adopted this past year. In addition to leading some amazing weddings with DWC, she is also a designer with Bella Domicile (you may see her on TV every now and then with Bella)!

Katie’s unwavering sweetness and keen design style makes her a tremendous member of The Darling Wedding Co. team. She makes her couple’s dream weddings come to fruition with a grace and style unparalleled by most planners.

Fun Facts About Katie:
Cat vs. Dog – Dog (Katie is unfortunately allergic to cats) but she is an extreme dog lover.
Passion: If she was not a designer, she would most definitely be an animal conservationist (ideally helping dolphins)!
Design Aesthetic: Katie has a love for the reclaimed, vintage style and is often repurposing furniture and shopping at antique stores.
Most Embarrassing Moment: Katie had the privilege to drive in a presidential motorcade, where she accidentally crashed into white house military.

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