Destination I Do
Press: The Grooms Wore British-Tailored Bespoke Suits to Their Wedding in Cooperstown
Photo by Rodeo and Co As featured in Over the Moon, one of Amy's classy and perfectly personalized weddings deserves the spotlight. Grooms Greg and See Ming chose Cooperstown, NY as the wedding location. "We wanted it to be fun and recognize the location but not feel...
Press: Wedded Wisdom
Amy gives her advice in Destination I Do's 32nd issue - out for Summer 2021! Take a peek at these tips from the pros: Wedded Wisdom. See more of what Amy and other pros have to share here.
Press: How to Go Above and Beyond as Maid of Honor
Photo by The de Jaureguis As the maid of honor, you take your role seriously—as you should, since you have one of the most important jobs in the entire wedding aside from the bride and groom. Many planners, including Amy, give tips on how to be the best of the best to...
Press: How the Delta Variant Is Affecting Wedding Season
With the new strain of Covid, couples are once again scrambling to make sense of how — or even whether — to move forward with their marriage plans.
Press: Sophisticated Napa Wedding Style Meets Pops of Color
Photo by The de Jaureguis Amy Nichols Special Events had the honor of planning this gorgeous wedding at Carneros Resort and Spa, and Hey Wedding Lady has chosen to highlight it in this recent article. "This sophisticated Napa wedding combines the laid-back elegance of...
Press: How to Name Your Signature Wedding Cocktail
Photo by Aaron Delesie There are so many ways to incorporate personal touches into your wedding day. Having a unique drink named just for the two of you allows your personalities to shine through and offers a chance to be fun and playful. But with so many options out...
Press: How to Plan a Second Wedding: Tips and Etiquette
Photo by Angie Silvy Sometimes life happens. It might be that a spouse passes away, that your circumstances change, or that you simply fall out of love and realize that the best decision for both of you is to be happy with other people. And in that way, second...
Press: Everything to Include in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Photo by The De Jaureguis A wedding day emergency kit is exactly what you think: It's a collection of toiletries and household essentials to fix any problems you might encounter on your big day, from a ripped hemline to a nauseous stomach or a broken earring. Amy...
Press: 33 Unique Wedding Ideas for a Standout Celebration
Photo by Gertrude & Mabel We all want our wedding day to be memorable for everyone. This article in The Knot covers several ways make sure yours stands out from all the rest. Amy shares some tips from her own vast knowdlege on the topic so make sure to read the...
Press: This Group of Independent Wedding Planners Set a New Standard for Small Gatherings
Amy joins several planners and Fortune to break down how they are sweeping the events industry with "microweddings". Meet the Small Wedding Society, a collaborative showcasing brands and promoting the “microweddings” movement here.
Press: 9 Welcome Bag Ideas For Your Wedding Guests
Photo by Kristina Adams As featured in Wedding Sparrow, Amy highlights some of her unforgettable welcome bags. Amy shares her ideas for a delicious local snack bag from Healdsburg as well as a current-day must-have that includes the necessary mask to get you through...
Press: Romantic Timeless Wedding at Napa
Photo by Braedon Flynn As featured in Magnolia Rouge, one of Amy's timeless weddings deserves the spotlight. It doesn't get much more romantic than this celebration of Danielle & Korbin's at Meadowood in Napa Valley - a venue that very sadly was badly affected by...
Press: Micro Wedding Marathon: How Couples Can Say “I Do” With Stunning, Cost-Saving Celebrations
Photo Credit: Kristina Adams A micro wedding marathon includes all the traditional elements of a wedding—from the ceremony to the cake cutting—but is broken into abbreviated time slots so couples are able to share a venue, planning team, and wedding day. Amy is one of...
Press: Everything You Need to Know About Planning the Menu for Your Micro Wedding
Photo Credit: Julie Mikos A micro wedding is designed to be an intimate affair, and typically that means there are no more than 50 guests on the list. But just because you’re going the micro route, it definitely doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice the details. It might...
Press: Tips From The Pros On Planning Around COVID-19
Stylized photoshoot by Gertrude & Mabel Amy shared her stylized shoot and her own tips in this article with Destination I Do! Double-check your contracts. When it comes to downsizing your guest list, make sure you know how it affects your budget. Amy says: “With a...
Press: How to Host a virtual New Year’s Eve party
Amy talks to FOX26 Houston and breaks down some ways you can plan a fun and memorable New Year's Eve party. Amy covers some really great ideas for children and adults to have a fun virtual New Year's Eve party! Check out the segment here.
Press: The Small Wedding Movement & How You Can Host Meaningful Nuptials in a Post-COVID-19 World
Photo Credit: Averyhouse The idea of hosting an intimate wedding isn’t new, but in light of pandemic-related restrictions on gatherings, it’s a concept that’s seeing a strong renewed interest. In fact, there’s a small weddings movement afoot, with a growing number of...
Press: Community Highlights: Meet Amy Nichols
VoyageLA got the chance to interview our very own, Amy Nichols. In this interview, Amy tells us more about herself, her business and her thoughts on taking risks! Read the full article here.
Press: Tips for hosting a successful virtual holiday party
Amy talks to FOX32 Chicago and breaks down some ways you can liven up any virtual holiday party. Amy covers some really great ideas for children and adults to have a fun virtual holiday party! Check out the segment here.
Press: What to Know About Virtual Events
Who would have thought way back in 2019 that virtual events would be a thing? You guys… it’s a thing, and they don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. In this episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we’re chatting about virtual events, some tips to know if...
Press: How to Host a Wedding at Home from Brides
Rachel Havel Photography Our fearless leader, Amy, was just featured on Brides as they offered 17 tips for gracefully adapting your home environment for I dos. There are so many benefits to hosting a wedding in the privacy of your own home—sense of familiarity,...
Press: How to Reorganize Your Budget and Timeline Due to COVID
Photo Credit: Gertrude & Mabel Photography Amy gives insight on how to look on the bright side if you are one of the many engaged couples during COVID in this recent article by Destination I Do. The article explains how to reorganize your budget based on a smaller...
Press: Don’t fret! Go ahead and throw that virtual party
Amy talks to WUSA9 all about hosting a virtual party. Amy said: “I think what it comes down to is what type of celebration you’re trying to host and who the audience is.” Click here to read Amy’s tips for hosting virtual parties that will be entertaining, fun, and...
Press: 16 Stunning Budget-Friendly and Affordable Wedding Venue Ideas
Your venue is more than just a place to have your wedding. Choosing the right location plays a major role in the look and feel of your celebration—and can often account for up to half of your total wedding budget. If the thought of writing a large check is making you...