Wedding Planning Tips & Advice for the Modern Couple

Explore our blog posts below for the latest takes on wedding planning trends as well as real K.S.Otter weddings. Have a question? We’re here to support you through each step of your wedding planning journey, so shoot us a message on any new topics you want to hear about!

A peek inside the brains of our wedding planners.

Cautiously hire friendor DJs, especially when you aren’t hiring a wedding planner. In this article, I write about my experience with a particularly unprepared DJ and what could have been done differently to better prepare him.

Wedding Planning Tips

Storytime: Cautiously hire friendor DJs

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Portrait photography might just be the all-time best event favor: here’s why. Your guests are dressed up all fancy so a portrait is the perfect gift. This has a different vibe than a photobooth, which means you can do either or both!

Decor Tips, Wedding Planning Tips

Portrait Photography: The Best Favor?

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Need ideas for a unique procession that fits your style? Check out some of these ideas on processional types.

Wedding Planning Tips

Top 3 LGBTQIA+ Processional Types

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Most babies are born June-October in the US, so some of you might be thinking of throwing a baby shower for soon-to-be parents. When is a shower held and what do you need to have? Look no further than right here!

Event Planning Tips, Uncategorized

Planning ahead? Baby shower 101

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Searching for the perfect Enchanted Forest wedding venue in North Carolina? Look no further! As a wedding planner specialized in this aesthetic, I’ve scoured the state to bring you 6 enchanted forest wedding venues that capture the magic of woodland romance. Check out my top picks for a dreamy fairytale wedding.

Wedding Venues

6 Enchanted Forest Wedding Venues Across North Carolina

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As a wedding planner, I make it my mission to find the best of the best for my couples. In this blog, I discuss my experience with Ariel K. Beauty, a skilled hair & makeup artist based out of Raleigh, NC.

Vendor Highlights

Discover One of Raleigh’s Premier Wedding Beauty Artists: Ariel K. Beauty

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Click here to read my interview with this amazing local photographer, who told me, “Through the lens, I paint with light, capturing moments that whisper, shout, and forever resonate. Photography isn’t just my craft; it’s the language of my soul, translating emotions into timeless visual tales. This is a journey of passion, where every camera click echoes the heartbeat of my love for the art.”

Vendor Highlights

NC Triad Vendor Spotlight: Chelsea Barber Photography

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Emily Duncan is a deeply talented live wedding painter based out of central North Carolina. As a wedding planner, I just HAD to know more about her process. Check out my interview with her here!

Vendor Highlights

Capturing Love: A Spotlight on a North Carolina Wedding Painter, Emily Duncan

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Did you know you can preserve your flowers? I was excited to learn that when I was chatting recently to a florist.

Wedding Planning Tips

Floral preservation is a sweet reminder of your forever promise

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My Azazie bridesmaid dress journey was a bit bumpy, but who was to blame? Read to find out! My honest review inside.

Wedding Party Tips, Wedding Planning Tips

Honest Review of Azazie Bridesmaid Dresses

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The K.S.Otter Events Promise:

Get in touch with us to start planning your one-of-a-kind wedding.

We promise to honor your individuality, stay true to your values, guide you with joy, and create a fun experience that leaves you feeling like you’re our one and only wedding.

We serve fun-loving, conscientious couples who want to save green while being green—couples who care about sustainability, inclusivity, and planning a wedding that feels truly authentic to them. We welcome all couples, no matter what you look like or who you love, and we are proud to be an LGBTQIA+ friendly wedding planner based in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.

As a team trained by The Gay Agenda Co. and listed with Safe Space Alliance, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and joyful planning experience. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind—all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, ages, and cultural backgrounds are respected and celebrated here.

If you love a good laugh, appreciate a great brew (coffee or beer!), and adore animals as much as we do, we’ll get along just fine. Let’s craft a wedding that’s bold and uniquely yours!

What sets K.S.Otter Events apart from other wedding planners in the area is our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and genuine connection. We’re not just here to plan your wedding—we’re here to support you every step of the way, making sure the process feels easy, stress-free, and fun!

In your wedding era?

We’d love to support you through this wild and fast-paced journey. Get in touch with our expert planning team or learn more about our wedding planning services below. 

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