Ask Me Anything!

Ever wanted to ask a wedding planner anything?  

Ever curious to hear what other couples are going through?

Just looking for any extra guidance Now That You're Engaged?

Submit your questions HERE and listen for my answers in an upcoming episode!

Introducing - Destination Upstate

** They asked, I listened ** 

After 10 years in business I have chosen to spread my wings and focus on a client base that has been quietly begging for help for years. 

I am beyond excited to finally announce my newest planning venture with 

- Destination Upstate - 

Upstate New York's first Destination Management firm specializing in start-to-finish celebrations for out-of-town couples. 

Please be so kind and head over to check out my site, and leave a little love in the comment section here if you please. 

THANK YOU!!! 

xoxo,

Shannon

WPP Is The Albany Region Winner!

Hey hey!  We just got word that we are the winners of the AAWA's Regional Choice Award for Best Wedding Planner in the Albany Region!  This award is determined by locals who cast votes for vendors in all categories.  We are so very thankful to all the people who cast their vote for WPP!

We Are Hiring!

WPP is looking for some talented interns to join our team for the 2017 season!

Wedding Planner/Coordinator Intern(s) - Learn about the wedding industry hands-on by working as an assistant to WPP planners at real weddings and special events.  This role requires attendance at events that typically take place Fridays through Sundays between the months of May and November (the season could be split for the right candidates).  Get a unique opportunity to see everything that happens behind the scenes to pull off spectacular weddings and events!

Social Media/Communications Intern - Spread your marketing/PR wings by helping WPP strengthen our brand online.  The right candidate will be well versed in online marketing and have strong working knowledge of branding on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  This position is mostly worked from home so self motivation and self management is also key.  This is a great chance to put real job experience on a resume to help propel a newly forged career path!

These positions are unpaid.  College credit can be earned/arranged through participating schools.  Please contact us for more information.

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Shannon at 

shannon@weddingplanningplus.net.

Resumes will only be accepted until February 17th!

We Won The Knot's Best Of Weddings 2017!

We have been awarded as one of The Knot's Best Of Weddings 2017!  This honor is handed out to vendors who are the top of their categories as determined by client reviews, which we have a LOT of!  Thank you to all of our brides and grooms for not only choosing us and loving us, but also for posting some of the most amazing things of us online!

To read all of our reviews on The Knot CLICK HERE

My Wedding - Photo of the Week!

I went very personal this week in my posts for #wpppicoftheday, sharing images from my own wedding which was one year ago at The Mansion Inn.  It was so much fun for me to relive that day all week as Adam and I celebrated our First Anniversary.  If you want an inside look on my own wedding day jump over to Instagram and check out all the images I posted!

Here is a long overdue shout out to all of the vendors who knocked our socks off - 

Photo - Heather Bohm-Tallman

Venue and Catering - The Mansion Inn

Band - Soul Session

Florist - Renaissance Floral Design

Officiant - Jessica Rowell

Rentals - Rain or Shine

Hair and Makeup - True Grace

Dress - Ferri Formals

Raw Bar - Lily and the Rose

Transportation - Upstate Transit

Want to view all of this week's #wpppicoftheday images?  Follow us on Instagram.  

Happy International Women's Day!

Photos by Sawicki Studio

Happy International Women's Day!  Just wanted to give a shout of to these five ladies who are the backbone of WPP.  I couldn't be more proud of them and all the hard work they do!

Sharing Some Vendor Love

This is not your average bow tie.  This tie was gifted to me by Anthony Commisso, owner of Tuxego in Latham, to save a groom whose tie went missing the morning of his wedding.  That was in May 2014.  And since then this tie has come to the rescue two more times, to fix a broken bow tie for a groomsman in Boston this fall and to save another groom who got married at The Sagamore last spring.  None of those guys were Anthony's clients but if you know Anthony you know that doesn't matter.  When I called in and asked if he could help a groom who got his tux from somewhere else he said 'Absolutely'.  

Karma is real and good actions do go noticed.

And hey, if you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner remember this story and see how it makes you feel.  We can sit and tell you all the wonderful things we do for you the day of your wedding, and I suppose I should be adding this tie to my list of values we bring to your table.  I mean wouldn't you want a professional there to make comes with a backup tie?

Meet Team WPP!

WPP is made up of an amazing group of talented wedding planners and coordinators.  I am so blessed to have these women by my side sharing in my dream and my passion!  Each of us has our own unique style and personalities which is perfect for matching with couples who are planning all kinds of different weddings.  Whether classic, modern, traditional, or funky, we can help YOU plan the wedding of your dreams.

Photos by Sawicki Studios.  Thank you Chris!!

Now let's meet the team!

Shannon Whitney Anson  (Me!)

Owner

Boss Lady

Luckiest person/boss/wedding planner in the world

Erin Rossi

Lead Planner

Expert on all the local wedding know-how

Nicest person on the planet

Aissa Terry

Lead Planner

Passionate about planning perfect events

Will do anything for anyone

Erin McKee

Junior Planner

Professional honeymoon suite decorator

Super sweetheart

Alli Dillenbeck

Junior Planner

Loves unique wedding details

Feisty and fierce

Kate LaFerriere

Junior Planner

Sheds happy tears at every wedding

Conscientious coordinator

Tommie Burch

Junior Planner

Finds fun in every wedding

Willing to do whatever it takes

Team WPP!

Are You Following Me?

We post real time photos of our weddings on Instagram.  If you are not following us you are missing out on great shots like these from Saturday's wedding in downtown Boston!

www.instagram.com/weddingplanningplus

Today We Celebrate Love!

Today we celebrate Marriage Equality!  Congratulations to all the happy couples who can now get married anywhere in the United States!!

Took A Little Time Off... To Get Married!

Photo by Heather Bohm-Tallman

I've been away from the blog for a bit but it's for a good reason - I got married!  While I would love to plaster all of my wedding photos on here, I think I will keep some of my private life private, at least for the moment.  But here is a shot of me with my WPP girls - Alli, Erin R, Erin M, and Melissa.  I love my team!

Look Who's On "All Over Albany"!

I was recently interviewed by All Over Albany for a piece they were writing about local wedding trends.  Check me out HERE!

We Never Stop Improving!

Yesterday Aissa and I spent the day learning from the wedding industry expert Alan Berg.  At WPP we always strive to stay on top of trends, keep our minds sharply tuned to what is happening in the wedding world, and always work to learn more so we can do our best for our couples.  

Here is a selfie taken by Alan of all of us at the training.  Recognize any of the vendors in this crowd?

What Is The Best Color Scheme For A Winter Wedding?

Photo by Matt Ramos

Winter is a beautiful time to get married, with the cool air, the snowy backdrops, and all of your friends and family just itching for a reason to get dressed up and party.  But when spring, summer, and fall all bring their own anticipated colors, what are the best colors to choose for a winter soiree?  Here is a look at a few of our past weddings to give you some inspiration for a perfect winter wedding.

Icy Blue

Why not stick with the color that is symbolic with frosty weather and glistening snowflakes?  Blue is a cool tone that matches the weather outside while still remaining serene and beautiful.  This wedding below show by Tracey Buyce shows a mix of steel blue and royal blue to give a little contrast to this quintessential cold weather color.  

Holiday Red

This wedding, shot by Bailly Photography, took place in December and the couple chose to focus on the perfect color for that month - red.  Keeping with this rich warm tone they gave a nod to the Holidays with evergreen sprigs and frosted pinecones, without going full blown on a Christmas theme.  And with accents of golds and whites they had all the elements to tie this classy December wedding theme together.

Natural Neutrals

If you are afraid of choosing the wrong color why not stick with a beautiful neutral?  Browns, ivories, taupes, and sage green tones all become a beautiful background when pops of bright accents are paired with them.  This wedding, photographed by Niki Rossi, shows how you can begin to think ahead to spring by choosing soft sage green, chocolate brown and pretty pops of pink.

Think Outside The Season

And lastly, some couples choose to not let the season dictate the color scheme or theme of their wedding at all.  Winter white goes with everything, right?  A perfect example is with this couple who were brought an incredibly bold vision for their day.  Shot by Tracey Buyce, this couple chose to mix bright pinks and corals with milk glass, clementines, charcoal sequins, and soft gray chevron.  There's nothing quite like creating an oasis indoors for a fun and festive winter celebration!  

Feel free to leave us a comment to let us your favorite color for winter weddings!

xoxo,

Shannon