HUE By Sarah Davidson

Madison, Milwaukee Wedding Planner

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Meagan + Sam | Madison, Wisconsin | Simple Summer Downtown Wedding at The Tinsmith

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We love when HUE becomes part of the family! We first met Meagan and Sam in Spring of 2020 after receiving a referral from Meagan’s sister Whitney, who we had already been planning an August of 2020 wedding with. Sadly Whitney and David’s wedding needed to be postponed due to Covid, and the joke was that Meagan + Sam just took their date instead, a year later!

We appreciated the simple elegance these two desired, knowing that their venue, The Tinsmith, did not need much dressing up. Instead, the focus could remain solely on the joy of coming together. Speaking of that, their family’s got the opportunity to do this twice in just one month’s time between the two sister’s weddings, where each served as the other’s Maid of Honor!

We loved that Meagan + Sam didn’t take themselves too seriously, and made sure to have a lot of fun sprinkled in throughout the day – with the photos to prove it!⁠

Congrats again, M + S!

We loved all the beautiful greens and simple summery blooms from Daffodil Parker sprinkled throughout the venue and in girls’ bouquets!

Sam’s reaction to his soon-to-be-bride was one of the sweetest we’ve seen. These two partied their way right back down the aisle and headed out on the town for some Madison area photos!

It was so special for our HUE crew to help with both of these sisters’ big days! Their love for each other and bond are so evident.

Congratulations again, Meagan + Sam! It was an honor to play a role in your beautiful day and the start of your marriage!

Coordination: HUE by Sarah Davidson
Photography: UEDA Photography
Videography: Gero Pictures (Paul Gero)
Venue: The Tinsmith
Floral: Daffodil Parker
Catering: Upstairs Downstairs Catering
Entertainment: Madison Mobile DJ
Beauty: Brideheads
Transportation: Cruise-A-Palooza

Chief Strategist and Creative Director of HUE by Sarah Davidson, Sarah is a sought-after event industry consultant, planner, and strategist based in Madison, WI. Follow her work on Instagram at @huebysd.

The First 3 Things To Do After You Get Engaged

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Congratulations, YOU’RE ENGAGED!! This is such a fun and exciting season in your life, but it can also be a little intimidating if you don’t have someone to come alongside you who knows the ropes and can walk you through the wedding planning process.That’s where we step in!

You may be wondering, “Yay, we’re engaged, now what do I do? Where do I start?” Have no fear, because today we’re diving into the firsts 3 things you should dobefore ANYTHING ELSE after saying “yes” to forever!

Let’s dive in!

#1 STOP + CELEBRATE!

I know, I know, probably not what you were expecting, but really, before you dive in, soak in this moment! Take your time screaming, “WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!” telling your loved ones, and taking a little time for yourselves before diving into wedding planning!

2. HIRE A PLANNER

Okay, now we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty. Before you book any other vendor, HIRE. YOUR. WEDDING. PLANNER! They can help you review ALL the options that exist for weddings, help you find a venue that checks all the boxes, and set a comfortable budget.

Most couples think that the first thing they need to do is find a venue, however, they don’t always consider ALL the things they are now tied to once they’ve signed that venue contract.

Your planner sets the foundation for you to move forward in booking your other vendors and services, and will walk you through each step of the way if you choose a full-service package with them!

Plus, I mean, who doesn’t want an expert with connections that you don’t have, and someone telling you the next thing to do instead of guessing, right?

3. BOOK YOUR VENUE, PHOTOGRAPHER + SEND SAVE THE DATES

I know, technically that’s 3 things in one, but after hiring your wedding planner, these are the 3 things that should happen next.

First, your venue as you need to secure your date, and your venue availability will be the biggest piece in determining that.

Second, your photographer! Photographers book weddings well in advance, and now that you have a wedding date, you know what day to inquire about with them!

Third, save the dates! Now that you have a planner, venue, date, and someone capturing your celebration, it’s time to tell people about it so they can mark their calendars as early as possible!

Did you recently get engaged?! Congrats! Our HUE team would be honored to help you plan and execute the day of your dreams. Contact us today by clicking HERE!

Couple: Franki + Brock
Photography: Alisha Tova

Chief Strategist and Creative Director of HUE by Sarah Davidson, Sarah is a sought-after event industry consultant, planner, and strategist based in Madison, WI. Follow her work on Instagram at @huebysd.