"Love does not consist of gazing at each other,
but in looking outward together
in the same direction."

~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Photo by Alea Moore Photography

Love Notes

Bright ideas, wisdom and musings about weddings,
celebrations, ceremonies and life in general, from
Daria's 17 years of planning, coordinating and officiating.

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A Love Story: 66 Years Of Devotion

My Great Aunt Bette and Great Uncle Vincent have been married 66 years. She is like a grandmother to me, and they have always been my inspiration for a long-lived and devoted marriage. The above

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Bright Idea: A Starlit Dance Floor

Looking for a WOW factor for your wedding? Many couples are searching for that perfect “something.” That tiny little detail that makes your guests say, “wow.” If you are looking for this “something,” we have

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Miss Manners On Wedding Details

Let’s ask our favorite columnist Miss Manners… how much do little details like linen colors matter at a wedding? Here at Circle of Love Weddings, we absolutely love Miss Manners…she just tells it like it

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Your Wedding, Your Way

Wise words from our primary wedding consultant Daria: I was in a meeting not too long ago that really brought home one of the things I love most about wedding planning: the fact that every

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The Case of the Missing Cake

Help! Our wedding cake is missing! This is a true story: A major Atlanta cake baker recently went out of business. Unfortunately, it was very sudden and even more unfortunately, we found out the hard

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My Favorite Time of Year

I’ve always loved that time of year when the season is just starting to change. Spring is exciting, but that first taste of fall is my favorite. The air is just a little crisp in

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Zip It! Your Gown, That Is…

A Cautionary Tale: Double check all wedding gown and wardrobe details before your wedding day! (Or, reason #529 why the venue coordinator is not the same as a wedding planner.) This is a true story.

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I Love...

My husband

How lucky am I to have found the love of my life?

Animals

My husband and I speak to every pup we pass on the street. Every single one.

Food

What else brings people together so well?

Language

Forever an English major at heart

Travel

New places and cultures thrill me

My family

We’re always there for each other

Reading

My escape and my relaxation

Gardening

The cycle of life through the seasons never ceases to amaze me

The beach

The sea recharges my spirit

Music

Songs and lyrics are integral to my life

Weddings

For real…always have, always will!