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Welcome to The Lily Journal! Here you will find a collection of invaluable articles and interviews with members of The Lily Crew and some of our beloved vendors. Each piece is filled with resources, tips, tricks, photos, cheat sheets, and more. Simply scroll down the page and peruse or use the Archives dropdown below to begin.
Are you a vendor interested in contributing? Please reach out to us at themarmaladelilymarketing@gmail.com.
With over 25 years of experience and a Pulitzer prize to boot, Mark and Cathy Lyons are a dynamic husband and wife photography team duo! They personalize attention to details: they take the time to really get to know you and even always having backup plans in their back pocket. Every Lily bride they’ve worked with has the BEST experience. You don’t want to miss Cathy’s top three things she wishes you knew from a photographer’s perspective.
Excited to finally be planning your wedding feast? Make sure you keep the dietary needs of your guests in mind! Here are some tips to help you plan with your caterer!
Next in our 100 Weddings Later series with Laura, we’re sharing the most important items on your checklist before you walk down the aisle!
Curious what a Sunday brunch could look like for your next big event? Take a closer look with Executive Chef Mavis Linneman-Clark of The Delish Dish!
DJ Doug from Upbeats DJs has some tips to help you get started finding the perfect DJ for your next party!
Do you struggle with how to feel comfortable in front of the camera? Then enjoy this guest post by Natalie Marquis of Veritas Studio Photography as she explains a few questions to ask yourself before your next photography session.
Get the 411 on wedding cakes with Molly from A Spoon Fulla Sugar! From ordering to quantities to saving some money in your wedding budget, this conversation is one every new bride won’t want to miss!
Hear from a seasoned photographer why she totally advocates a first look before your big day get rolling! Plus, see some super cute first looks snaps she loves!
Struggling to figure out how to craft a meaningful vision for your wedding food that everyone will love? Take a look at Chef Renee of Eat Well’s top three tips and feast your eyes on some delicious ideas!
Love gardening? Laura’s talking gardening gamechangers today in her series “Laura & Her Flora!”
Reception décor ties together your wedding aesthetic or theme, draws attention to the special elements of your venue, and keeps your guests entertained and comfortable. What’s a simple way to make your décor cohesive, fun, and relaxing? Incorporating a lounge area or two into your décor!
Gone are the days of white cakes with columns and bride and groom statues! We’re talking to Jamie with The Sugarie about latest cake trends and how they can make your wedding cake a testament to your love story!
Do you think “loving your food on your wedding day” is an oxymoron? Think again! Tano Bistro & Catering walks us through simple steps and provides insightful tips, resources, and examples for working with your caterer to plan a meal you and your wedding guests will LOVE!
In this post, you will hear Laura share her top three reasons brides book at our venue and how they directly reflect her purposeful vision she set for The Marmalade Lily Weddings experience.
Wondering what ways you can cut costs but still come back from your honeymoon to some amazing photos from your special day? Listen to what Chelsey & Jordan Photography say will make or break your wedding aesthetic!
Hosting a spring wedding and want to wow your guests with the perfect spring wedding catering spread? Learn more from Phoebe Male of Chef’s Choice Catering about everything from donut walls to sushi stations for your big event!
Oh where to begin! Mom met Nan at a floral design class before The Marmalade Lily was even a twinkle in our eyes! She immediately drew us in with her insane passion for flowers, and we quickly became flower buddies. The next time we crossed paths was at the ASCFG conference, which stands for Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. This organization provides a wealth of resources, networking, and marketing opportunities for flower farmers. Nan has provided us with gorgeous dahlias in years past and has now joined our staff as our resident dahlia expert. She has been on the Slow Flowers Podcast, attends a variety of flower shows and conferences around the country, and has studied under the likes of Floret and Francoise Weeks!