“As small elopements continue, the future of the entire industry is making a massive shift into the unknown. Though this has been a difficult time for wedding professionals, the Wed & Wander collective has chosen to look on the bright side. They have made new and lasting connections with vendors they may not have met otherwise, collaborating on inventive elopement packages and giveaways. They have formed partnerships, adapting and devising new ways to perform age-old traditions.”
Love is Not Cancelled // Out Front Magazine 2.10.21
“In a year when a focus on family has been greatly emphasized, it’s important to take time together to reflect on favorite memories and stories,” says Sachs. “Ask family to send their top five favorite photos from the years, then curate a digital holiday album to share on your video chat using a free template from a site like Canva.”
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Apartment Therapy 12.15.20
“Exactly one month from their wedding day, he passed away peacefully at home with Casandra, Bowie, and other family members by his side. Each couple has unique circumstances that play into their decision to hold or postpone their wedding plans. In Casandra and Bowie's case, it was a heartwarming sense of reassurance that they made the right decision and can always reflect on the memories of his presence and in-person well-wishes upon their marriage.” —Lindsey Sachs of COLLECTIVE/by Sachs in Boulder, Colorado
12 Wedding Pros Share Heartwarming Stories and Lessons Learned From Resilient COVID Couples // BRIDES 10.19.20
Whether you're having two or 20 people attend your elopement, you should still have some kind of plan in place. "Without the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding and family and friends to host, your plan should focus on ease of logistics and transportation to and from your elopement location, reservations for a post-wedding celebration, accommodations and more!" says Lindsey Sachs, a wedding planner and owner of COLLECTIVE/by Sachs. She recommends visualizing your day from start to finish and breakdown all aspects and potential questions to set your game plan. Are there permits required for your elopement location? Where will you park? How do you apply for your marriage license? Will there be access to electricity to play music? "Once you consider the finer details and work through solutions, your elopement has a better chance for success and ensures quality time together vs managing plans on the fly," she adds.
6 Details you Should Still Have at Your Elopement // Martha Stewart Weddings 3.17.20
“If you're unsure of what to wear, ask others attending the party and play it safe with neutral colors, or focus on adding a festive accessory,” says Sachs.
The Dos and Don’ts of Dressing for an Engagement Party // Martha Stewart Weddings 12.28.18
“You’ll want to consider if a seated meal option is right for you versus a standing or roaming cocktail-type celebration where you won’t need assigned seating,” she says. “The mood and style of your rehearsal dinner will also help dictate this.” If you opt for assigned seating, she recommends personalized escort cards placed at each seat. If your party size is large enough, she also suggests a larger sign at the entrance of your venue that indicates each table and which guests are assigned to each to make it easy for guests to locate their seat.
Who Should Sit Where at the Rehearsal Dinner //
Wedding Wire 9.21.18
"If the bride's desire is for her bridesmaids to remain uniform and recognizable throughout the entire wedding experience, asking to change dresses at the reception is unnecessary," says Sachs.
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// Martha Stewart Weddings 1.25.19
"Pregnancy can soak up your extra time, so avoid falling behind with wedding planning by delegating tasks to friends and family," says Lindsey Sachs, a wedding planner and owner of COLLECTIVE/by Sachs. This includes your soon-to-be spouse, too. "Whether he's super excited about helping, or wants no parts of it, he has to understand that you're both getting married and you're both having a baby," says Barnes. "Having his support will help in every way."
What to do if You Become Pregnant While Planning Your Wedding // Martha Stewart Weddings 10.19.18
While this shade (natural white) is also a crisp white, it tends to be a little less bright and intense because it's found in natural fibers, like silk or chiffon, as opposed to something synthetic or manmade. "Natural white wedding dresses are lighter than ivory and darker than pure white with a softer appearance. That means they have less of a tendency to wash out your complexion," says wedding planner Lindsey Sachs, owner of COLLECTIVE/by Sachs in Boulder, Colorado.