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10/14/2026

“OMG, event planner?! That must be SO glamorous!”

Yes....annnndddd, no. 😂

We genuinely love what we do, and most days we feel like we’re living the dream. But we’ve had a few conversations lately that made us think, “Huh. There’s actually a LOT to this work that people don’t see.” And honestly, that’s probably true of every job!

So, enjoy a little behind-the-scenes p*ek at the glamorous life of an event planner:

1. The August hailstorm totaled my car on the way home from a site visit. Apparently event planning needed an automotive plot twist.

2. There is no 9-5 here. Evenings at home often mean design projects, packing supplies, emails, or clickety-clacking away at my computer. to the world’s best unpaid, didn’t-apply-for-this-job husband who gets recruited for late-night projects.

3. Being a solopreneur in a first-to-respond, always-on-call industry means more late nights than we anticipated when opening Evara. The business does not simply tuck itself into bed at 5pm.

4. You will become extremely comfortable driving golf carts, catering carts and dollies. With enough experience, probably with your eyes closed. (Please don’t.)

5. Nature. Beautiful nature. Chasing off snakes before ceremonies, shooing foxes, deer, raccoons and all of Mother Nature’s other children before clients ever notice.

6. Blood, sweat, dirt and the occasional tear are just part of the uniform.

7. 4:45am is not an especially unusual time to wake up. Or get home.

8. Sometimes we live a lot of life in weird places. Coffee shops. Supply closets. Coat check carts. Eating dinner wherever we can find a 12-inch patch of space. Honestly, we’re just happy to get off our feet.

9. And then there’s the part that matters most. My baby will grow up knowing her mama chased her dream, and I hope she knows she can chase hers, too. But sometimes that means saying goodnight over FaceTime, hearing second-hand about the sweet parts of her day I missed, or leaving my rockstar husband to solo-parent for an evening, a day, or an entire weekend.

Is it glamorous? Sometimes. Is it exhausting, weird, messy and occasionally completely unhinged? Absolutely. Would we trade it? Not a chance. ❤️

10/13/2026

Do we need to invest in a camera for the events where a professional photographer isn’t there? Yes. Could this “Pies & Pacifiers” themed baby shower be any cuter? Zero percent chance. 🥧🍼

L&J, thank you for letting us be part of such a sweet celebration! We loved bringing this one to life. 🤍

10/12/2026

Just another day not using y=mx+b 😮‍💨

Siiiiike. This is actually what a Cue The Moment Proposals planning session looks like.

We walk the site where you’re planning to propose, talk through where everything will happen, what to expect, and all the little details we’re taking off your plate behind the scenes.

Because when you partner with us for your proposal, your job is pretty simple: Pop the question. We’ll handle the rest. 💍

10/10/2026

A wedding with swan boat rides and a mini-favor gum ball machine? Talk about living the dream. Thanks for trusting us N&C! We were thrilled to be a part of your planning processes and special day!

10/09/2026

Our recent post asking what you really want to know came back with some GOOD questions. Topping the list: a planner’s non-negotiables for wedding day success. More below ⤵

Hire a professional DJ. Have I offended you? I know. But this one isn’t going anywhere, no matter how organized your friend with speakers is. A DJ isn’t just playing music. They’re emceeing, executing transitions, moving 100+ people, and reading the room. People fading? We’ve got a song for that. Couple sneaking out for photos? We know how to fill the space. DJ = MUST.

Give your photographer inspiration, not direction. Photographers are artists with expertise and vision. Give them your shot list and must-haves, then let them work. Trust the process. Give them space to play, pose, and have fun. You may be amazed by what they create.

Your planner/day-of coordinator is not your decorator. I know, I know. That’s often a big reason we get hired. But if I’m setting 150 name cards, lighting 100 tea lights, placing signs and building your guest book, who is watching the clock, managing vendors, overseeing design, and making sure the photographer has everyone where they need to be? Let your planner be the ringleader of hundreds of moving parts. Our time is best spent protecting the day.

Build in timeline buffers. If you’re alive, you need them. You might need to p*e. Mom might get chatty and wrangling her into place may take the effort of 100 fighter pilots. Traffic might be bad. A vendor might run late. Or you may just want a moment to breathe. Better early than late.

DIY does not mean “do everything yourself.” You’re laughing at the forklift thing, but we weren’t either time we saw one delivering decor. Cute beverage signs and table numbers? YES. Building an entire ballroom transformation from scratch? Let the pros handle that one.

Have a real weather plan. Nobody wants to think about hail or a downpour, but making that decision with the adrenaline of a prey animal and emotions of a first-time skydiver is worse. Make the plan, hope you never need it, and let your planner prepare.

Want more inside scoop? Tell us what you want to know from inside a professional planner’s brain!

10/08/2026

After the dancing is done and the music dies down, the food has been enjoyed and the table settings are no longer perfectly pristine, what you really want is to feel blissfully present.

But that kind of presence doesn’t just happen. There is a lot that needs to go on behind the scenes to make a wedding day feel effortless, and it shouldn’t be your job to orchestrate that feeling while you’re living it.

That’s one of the biggest reasons to hire a planner or coordinator. These moments don’t simply unfold because you have a perfect decor vision or because your friends are super organized. They unfold because someone is there to anticipate what’s next, manage the moving pieces, solve the little problems, and keep the day moving according to your vision.

If you want to actually enjoy your wedding day, let it unfold around you instead of managing from the middle of it? Invest in the infrastructure that makes the magic possible. You deserve to be present for the part you spent so much time creating.

10/07/2026

A few sneak p*eks from M&S’s big day. With an evening session at the Brown Palace brownpalace, their day was one of joy and grandeur😍

10/06/2026

This is why we do it. No matter how busy the season, how many times it feels like your feet might give out - hearing that you helped to make the most important day of someone's like possible and special. Thank you, sweet Kaitlin, for deciding to bring us aboard and for your kind words. Wishing you and Delon a lifetime of love and joy!

10/05/2026

September had us like… 🫠

Wedding season has been FULL, and if this little guy isn’t the perfect visual representation of how we’re feeling, we don’t know what is. 😂

But we’re not done yet. One more stretch, a few more celebrations, and we’re finishing this season strong. 💪✨

Bring on the final weddings of the year!

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