Macrina and Tyson's Lake Placid Wedding is Featured on Well Wed!

Photos by Hendrickson Photography

Macrina and Tyson were married at the Lake Placid Club Golf House on September 21, 2012, and WPP lead planner Ginny Beigel was hired by the couple to coordinate their big day.  They had a super gorgeous wedding with so many beautiful personal touches which has caught the eye of the bloggers over at Well Wed New York.  We love having our weddings on beautiful blogs - thank you Well Wed for sharing this wedding with your readers!

CLICK HERE to see Macrina and Tyson's full Well Wed post.

Jennifer and Daniel - Wedding Video Sneak Peek!

Jennifer and Daniel were married at The Inn at Erlowest on June 22, 2013 and I had the pleasure of working with them as their wedding coordinator.  They hired the very talented Josh Rask of Clark+Walker to do the videography for their big day and I just got the first look at their video trailer.  I love working with Josh and he did a great job wrapping their entire wedding weekend into this video clip!

To view Jennifer and Daniel's wedding video trailer CLICK HERE.

Rachel and Matt Review WPP!

Photo by Matt Gillis

Rachel and Matt were married at Colgate University on July 13th.  Erin Dewey was their day-of wedding coordinator and helped these two achieve their perfect wedding day.  They just left a super sweet review of Erin on Wedding Wire that we are so excited to share!  Thanks so much Rachel and Matt for taking the time to leave such kind words!

To read more of our reviews CLICK HERE.

"We used Erin [Dewey] of Wedding Planning Plus for our day of coordination and it was the best money we spent on our wedding! The service is SO MUCH more than just that day. Erin started working with me 6 weeks before our wedding and helped me think through all the random details that I had not previously considered, she coordinated all my vendors, dealt with sticky situations with grace, and completely managed my stress! I am totally type A and "planned" our wedding myself, and the reason I could relax leading up to and on our wedding day was I knew that Erin had everything under control. I would HIGHLY recommend this Erin and WPP!!"

Rachel and Matt - July 13, 2013

Rachel and Matt were married in at Colgate University on July 13, 2013.  Their outdoor ceremony took place on the beautiful "Willow Path" at Colgate and their tented reception was also right on campus. Rachel and Matt both attended Colgate as did many of their guests at the wedding, so it was a truly fun, very spirited day! Rachel's smile and laugh lights up a room and Matt is just as cool and calm as can be- put those two together and you have one amazing duo! 

We began the day at Colgate Inn, which is a quaint and cozy Inn located right in the town of Hamilton, less than a mile from the Colgate campus. Rachel and her crew were getting beautified while Matt and his crew were on a long bike ride. What a way to start your wedding day! There was great energy in the bridal suite yet everyone was so relaxed. Rachel and Matt chose to have a small bridal party with Rachel's sister Sarah and Matt's best friend Dave as attendants.  This was so nice and gave the whole day a very personal feeling. Final hair and make up touch ups were completed, beautiful floral bouquets were delivered and we headed to Colgate for the First Look!

After Rachel and Matt had their First Look, they signed the Ketubah and did all of their family photos. This worked out so well for them as they were truly able to enjoy their entire evening. The ceremony was simply stunning, it took place on a path lined with willow trees overlooking a pond. Once the "I Dos" were said, guests headed to a quaint outdoor cocktail hour. Rachel and Matt went for a very "clean" and elegant look for their wedding day; linens were all white and florals were all white with just a hint of  blush pink. Perfect for a summer tented wedding!

It was a pleasure to work with the true professionals that made this spectacular event happen. Mike Emery and his all star band the New York Players were amazing and kept the dance floor fully packed all night long! The very talented Matt Gillis was on site all weekend capturing every little detail. Matt is the best - his personality and style are unsurpassed. Sarah White, owner of Wildflowers, did a great job with all of the personal and reception florals. Hair and makeup was done flawlessly, by Gina Tarbell and Maria Sanchez, respectively. The catering was provided by The Colgate Inn, who not only produced delicious cuisine, but brought along a very talented and professional catering staff! I would also like to thank Morris Tent Rentals for a job well-done with all of the rentals, Bernie Bus for the shuttle transportation and Non Pareils Bakery for the beautiful and tasty wedding cake. Finally, a shout out to Maureen at Colgate University for being so kind and helpful!

This was a special day for Rachel and Matt and their family and friends. Thank you so much Rachel and Matt for choosing me as your wedding planner!  You guys are amazing people and I hope you have the time of your lives on your African safari honeymoon!!  xoxo

-  Erin Dewey

Running To The Altar - New Group Run Scheduled!

'Running To The Altar' has a new group run on the calendar.

Sunday July 21 at 9:00am - Wedding Planning Plus office

Join Shannon for a 5 miler in Delmar at a 9:30 min/mile pace.  All are welcome to join to get some exercise while chatting about fun wedding details!  

For more info on this event or to join our group check out our Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/groups/487420271328436/

Nicole and Chris - Photo Sneak Peek!

Nicole and Chris were married on July 5, 2013 at the Old Daley Inn at Crooked Lake.  I had the pleasure of coordinating their big day and getting to meet all of their wonderful family and friends.  Here is a sneak peek image of the happy couple, plus a great pic of me with the bride and groom, taken by Trisha of Trisha Millier Photography.  Can't wait to get my hands on the rest of their wedding images so I can post a full recap soon!

Michelle and Bud - Photo Sneak Peek!

Michelle and Bud were married at their home on Lake George this past Saturday.  Their photographer Lora Benson from Lora Ann Photography took this photo that I just had to post as a sneak peek.  I love the light reflecting off the water and of course Michelle looking gorgeous in her wedding dress.  This was a great wedding and I can't wait to share a full wedding recap post with you soon!

Mallory and Greg - Photo Sneak Peek

Mallory and Greg were married on Saturday at the Carey Conference Center and WPP lead planner Ginny Beigel was on hand to coordinate their big day.  We just got this sneak peek image from photographer Tara Wiley and wanted to get it up here to share with you all.  We can't wait to share the rest!!

Abby and Chuck Review WPP!

Abby and Chuck were married at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock VT two weeks ago.  These two were guests at a wedding I planned and coordinated last summer (Shanna and Scott - Sagamore Resort) and when Abby was working on the details for her event she took Shanna's recommendation and reached out to me.  I had a blast coordinating this wedding and being able to spend a few days up in Vermont!  Abby and Chuck returned from their honeymoon and posted this review of me online.  Thanks so much guys for your kind words!!

To read more of our Wedding Wire reviews CLICK HERE.  

"Shannon was a lifesaver! At the recommendation of a friend who used Shannon for her wedding, I decided to call on Shannon when I realized that I needed someone to help with day-of coordination because my stress had reached dangerous levels. Shannon really starts the month before for the day-of coordination. She reaches out to all vendors and creates a very detailed timeline. It was so incredibly helpful to have Shannon there on my wedding day. She is very calm and professional and everything went seamlessly!"

Busy busy busy!

We realize we have been a little light on posts lately but that's because wedding season is here and we are busy working on so many amazing weddings!  Stay patient and stay tuned because there is a lot of great content we will soon be sending your way!

-  Shannon

Jen and Ian Review WPP!

Photo by Kent Meister Photography


I was very pleased to see that I got a new review today from a wedding I coordinated two weeks ago, but even more excited to see that the review was left by the groom and not by the bride (let's face it, it's mostly the brides who do this dirty work)!  Thank you so much Ian for your incredible kind words.  I had such a fun time working with you and being there to see you and Jen enjoy your day and your friends and your party was a really special experience for me.  Congrats you two and thanks again!

To read more reviews left on Wedding Wire by our past clients CLICK HERE

Shannon was amazing. I would recommend her to everyone. At first I was a little skeptical, and didn't think that we needed a wedding planner/ coordinator, but my wife was very insistent. And she was right. Shannon managed everything and managed it very well. She took so much of the stress of the day away from my wife and I. Honestly, I don't know exactly what she did, but I do know that the whole wedding went off without a hitch and I did not have to worry about anything. Whenever anyone asked me a question all day, my response was simply "ask Shannon" and it got taken care of. Ten stars out of a possible five.

Running To The Altar - New Group Runs!

WPP's bridal workout group "Running To The Altar" has two new group runs scheduled! 

Tuesday May 28th at 6:00pm - The Crossings

4 miles at 9:30 min/mile or 1 mile at 10:30 min/mile

Sunday June 2nd at 9:30am - WPP office in Delmar

5 miles at 9:30 min/mile or 1 mile at 10:30 min/mile

This is a group designed for brides and their girls to get a good workout and share wedding ideas with WPP planners and each other.  All abilities are welcome.  We are always excited to have new members so grab your shoes and your girls and come out to join us for some fun!

To stay in the loop on all of our activities join us on Facebook by clicking through to this LINK.  

Meet Melissa, One Of Our 2013 Interns!

Please meet Melissa Jacobsen, one of the interns on our team for this year!  Melissa comes to us with a background in communications on PR and even a little event coordination experience back when she interned with an event company in Western New York.  Melissa has already hit the ground running and has a few WPP weddings under her belt as she's assisted me at weddings at the Canfield Casino and Oak Hill in Hudson.  We are very excited to have Melissa on our team and look forward to seeing where she grows and goes with our company!

Welcome Melissa!!

Michelle and Bryan Review WPP!

Michelle and Bryan just left a wonderful review of my services on Wedding Wire.  Thank you guys so much for taking the time to leave such kind words!!

To read the rest of our Wedding Wire reviews CLICK HERE.

I can't say enough about how wonderful it was working with Shannon for coordinating our wedding day. From the start, Shannon was there to answer our questions and ensure that our day would be exactly the way we wanted it to be. The week and day of our wedding we were able to relax and enjoy everything because we knew Shannon had everything under control and taken care of. We were so incredibly pleased with how smoothly our wedding day went. Without her, I don't think that our day would have been as perfect for us as it was!

Running To The Altar

You are invited to join the group

"Running To The Altar"

A running group designed for area brides and their girls to share wedding ideas with 

Wedding Planning Plus wedding planners and each other while getting fit and having fun.

Wedding Planning Plus owner Shannon Whitney has two passions in life:  Working with amazing couples planning and coordinating the biggest day in their lives, and distance running.

It is the combination of these two things that sparked the idea for Shannon to create this running group.  

The concept is simple:  Brides, bridesmaids, their moms, and their friends join up with Shannon and the planners of Wedding Planning Plus to get outdoors, get fit, and to share their wedding planning stories, ideas, and questions.

Think of it as getting free wedding planning advice while you work out!

Group runs will be taking place weekly in and around Albany.  All ability levels are welcome, and distances and paces will vary per run.  

Go to the "Running To The Altar" Facebook page for more information and to sign up for upcoming group runs.

(And did we mention that Shannon is training for her 8th marathon?  Not a bad opportunity to get some good running advice while you're at it!)

So grab your girls and your running shoes and let's get you 'wedding dress ready'!

Introducing Our Newest WPP Intern Lauren!

I am excited to introduce the newest member of our WPP team, Lauren Montesano.  Lauren joins us in the role of intern for this 2013 season to learn all of the behind the scenes tricks and tips to becoming an expert wedding planner and coordinator.  She brings a wealth of experience in the sales field, and customer service, professional communication, and a personal passion for party planning are her strong suits.  Many of our upcoming summer couples will have the chance to meet and work with Lauren, and I can say she has a great future in wedding planning ahead of her.

Welcome Lauren!!

Kristen and Roberto - October 6, 2012

Kristen and Roberto were married at the Historic Barns of Nipmoose on October 6, 2012.  The day started off looking grey but as we got closer to ceremony time the clouds parted and all was right in the world.  Kristen spent the moments before the ceremony tucked away with her family as Roberto acted as host for all of their guests who arrived on the property by bus.  Guests were offered warm apple cider from the Corn Crib Barn and all the majestic country views they could handle.  It was the perfect setting for this very sweet and perfect couple to say their I Do's.  

The Barns of Nipmoose is a unique venue where there are three historic barns on property, and wide open fields that give you complete privacy from the outside world.  The couple held their ceremony in the German Barn and their reception in the Scottish Barn.  They had wooden benches for guests to sit on for the ceremony and for the reception they kept with the rustic theme by creating farm table seating for all of their dinner guests.  A local farmer came by to take the bride and groom and their bridal party on a hayride at the end of the ceremony which was such a hit among the guests.  A live Cuban band got everyone dancing late into the night, and fire pits roared outside for people to enjoy a little quiet time under the stars.  Instead of a traditional cake the couple offered pies, and at the end of the night the buses came back to gather them all up and off into the night they rode.

Joining me on this wedding was a great mix of fun vendors.  First of course is the uber talented and super sweet photographer Emma Dodge Hanson.  Emma your photos are always so incredible but these photos are Kristen and Roberto are just stunning - all are true works of art.  Thank you so much for sharing them with me so that I could relive their special day (and get to share it with all of you!).  The staff at Nipmoose Barns is incredible, and I send a special thank you to the guys who were there in a flash whenever there was something I needed from them.  Caterer Kim Klopstock from Lily and The Rose filled everyone's bellies with their always delicious food, and florist Jordy Baker from Heavenscent Floral Art made the sweetest fall arrangements for the bride and her attendants.  The Cuban band this couple hired was Conjunto Guantanamo based in NYC, and also hired Northland Chamber Ensemble to play string instruments for their ceremony.  Rentals were from Events Unlimited and the bus transportation was provided by Upstate Transit.  

Kristen and Roberto called me less than one month from their wedding day looking for my day-of wedding coordination services.  I didn't get a chance to have a long time to work with them but I am so glad I got to meet them and be a part of their big day.  Thank you Kristen and Roberto for including me in your celebration!  xoxo.

Come by the VOW Wedding Show to Meet Team WPP!

Are you a bride or groom planning your wedding and looking for your perfect venue and vendors?  Please join me at the VOW Wedding Show at the Saratoga Hilton on Sunday April 28th from 12:00-3:00 where you can meet and greet with lots of wonderful wedding vendors and start or continue the planning of your big day.  I am also excited to announce that I will be leading a panel of esteemed wedding professionals presenting on the topic 'Wedding Trends - What's Hot and What's Not'.  Make sure you come by at 1:00 to learn about all the industry trends during this incredible panel discussion.

Hope to see you all there, and if you come by our table please tell my girls you are there to support WPP!

xoxo,

Shannon