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Every couple deserves a wedding day where they’re present in the celebration— Anna and Stephen Pittard had that, and more, with Lulu Events by their side.
Anna and Stephen Pittard said “I do” on October 26, 2024, with a timeless, minimalistic celebration that set the stage for one of life’s most cherished moments. Between coordinating the logistics and cultivating a celebration that truly embodied the Pittards, Vicki Blood delivered the wedding day of their dreams.
After the couple began their engagement at a lakehouse in North Georgia, they started their wedding planning journey. Between defining a vision, making vendor choices, and handling logistical decisions— the couple needed an experienced wedding planner on their team. Thus, they began their search for the perfect wedding planner.
The Pittards sought certain qualities in their wedding planner that Vicki (their lead planner) embodied from start to finish. Firstly, they wanted a seasoned planner with solid connections. Planning a wedding isn’t easy; it requires someone who knows the process like the back of their hand. A planner’s experience gives them the gift of insight— they know what does (and doesn’t) work the best.
Next, they needed a planner who they could trust— someone who not only honored their vision but advocated for it in every detail. Commonly, couples experience types of external pressures— whether that’s from family, friends, or vendors. Our approach to wedding planning is that our couples are not the hosts— they are the guests of honor. If it’s in their vision, we’re making it happen regardless of any external opinion. Anna expressed, “I definitely wanted someone who also wanted my wedding to be my vision too and not just parents’ and family’s vision.” Your wedding planner isn’t just the ring leader behind the logistics— they’re the guardian of your vision.
Above all else, they needed a strong relationship with every vendor on their team. For a wedding vendor to do the job right, they need to know you beyond your vision. The Pittards valued the relationships with their vendor team. After all, it was the team they entrusted their dream wedding day with!
When considering wedding planners, the connection between them was key to their decision. Anna explained, “I feel like they’re with you for the whole day, the whole time. So, I felt like that was also pretty important to me”. The Pittards jived with Vicki— she checked every one of their boxes. So, they officially said “yes” to Lulu Events— and we were ready to bring their dream wedding day to life!
Whilst cumulating the details, the Pittards leaned on Vicki as a rock and a guiding light through the process. Anna shared, “She gave me all the vendor recommendations. She made the whole wedding day timeline. I didn’t have to worry about what time things were and when. She had everything laid out. ”From catering tastings to the day of, Vicki’s reassuring nature only confirmed the couple made the right choice. After walking the property and asking all the right questions, Anna and Stephen were ready for the day of their dreams.
The newlyweds envisioned a stress-free day and a lively celebration, with stellar photography to capture the memories. Hosted at the beautiful Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, the couple designed a clean, timeless aesthetic adorned with delicate florals. All details were curated with meaningful intention, complimenting one another perfectly. Whether the couple featured shared interests, cultural backgrounds, or their pets— every detail represented the Pittards. For example, the couple featured their perfect pup, Kassie, on their wedding cake and guest favors. Also, the couple featured a video guest book to accommodate language barriers within the family. Anna “really wanted [their] personalities to kind of come through” in their celebration.
The most perfect part, though? They savored every minute. Vicki’s presence on their wedding day permitted the couple to truly enjoy themselves. Anna holds that a wedding planner was instrumental in her wedding day experience. A wedding planner holds significant responsibility— between coordinating, executing, and ensuring every detail is on point, her insight reflected, “You as the bride can’t be doing all of that, especially when you’re also trying to get ready and spend time with your friends and your family.”
As the wedding planner, Vicki ensured the couple could have the time of their lives. Anna highlighted that the “whole day was super seamless. I definitely don’t know how we would have done it without her.” Whether it was remaining adaptable to the couple’s wishes, ensuring everyone was on the same page at all times, or bringing every detail to life exactly as envisioned.
Wedding Planning | Vicki, Lulu Events
Photography | Gray Media
Venue | Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Ceremony Music | Adagio Strings
Beauty | Sarina Durden
Entertainment | RJM Entertainment
Florals | Jacksonville Flower Market
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