Finding the perfect wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning — but it can also feel overwhelming. With endless styles, opinions, and Pinterest inspiration everywhere you look, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: finding a dress that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and completely yourself. Here’s how to make the process stress-free, meaningful, and unforgettable. Start With Inspiration — Not Pressure Before stepping into a bridal bout

Planning an event comes with a lot of decisions—but one of the most important is how to allocate your budget. Knowing where to invest and where to cut back can make all the difference in creating an unforgettable experience without overspending. Here’s how to spend smart and prioritize what really matters. ✨ Where to Splurge These are the elements that have the biggest impact on your event and guest experience: 📍 Venue Your venue sets the entire tone. A beautiful location ca

📅 12 Months Out (Big Picture Planning) Focus: vision, budgeting, and major decisions Define goal or purpose Set a realistic budget Choose date or timeframe Research options (venues, destinations, vendors, etc.) Book high-demand items (venue, flights, key vendors) Start a rough guest or participant list Outline major milestones Check any legal or logistical requirements (permits, documents) Begin saving or setting up a payment plan Create a master planning document or tracker

When couples first get engaged, wedding planning often feels exciting, magical, and full of possibility. Pinterest boards grow overnight. Guest lists are drafted in notes apps. Venues are toured. Dresses are bookmarked. It’s a season filled with anticipation and dreams of the perfect day. Then reality sets in. Planning a wedding is not just choosing colors and flowers — it is a full-scale event production involving logistics, contracts, budgets, timelines, personalities, and

"Sierra is an absolutely wonderful wedding coordinator. We could rave about her all day. We build a wedding venue from scratch on our family farm and Sierra thought of every little detail that needed to be included to make the day run smoothly. She was someone we trusted whole heartedly. The day of the wedding, she managed all of the vendors and was constantly one step ahead of us all day long. I am so grateful that she was apart of our day! Thank you thank you!!"

"We had Sierra as our coordinator for our wedding and I cannot recommend her enough! She was AMAZING!! She went above and beyond for our day. Any questions we had she answered them quickly and we had some last minute hiccups that happened and she took care of It and kept me calm! The day of she kept everyone in line and was amazing to us throughout the day. I can’t say enough good things about her and what she did for us." Planning @valleyview_events Photo Loryn Payne Photogr

Amanda and Paul's Wedding was a fairytale ⋆° Thank you for letting Valley View Events be part of your beautiful day. Ceremony @boldtcastle Reception @themanorhouseny Photographer @thebemontphoto DJ @saltcitysoundmachine Rentals @silverlinepartyrentals Hair/MAU @covetbeautyco Video @mayer_video Catering @24carrotscatering

Root Catering Here’s a top-tier wedding menu inspired by seasonal and regional favorites from Upstate New York, blending elegance with...

Congratulations Shayna & Matt! What a beautiful party right on your family’s farm, surrounded by all the people you love. Cheers to forever Planning @valleyview_events Photo @ramblingbearmedia DJ @turnermusicproductions Hair @_gorjess_hair & @tkosalon Makeup @bredforbeauty Food Love Handles Eatery Restroom @rentalstogo Ice Cream Jojo’s Cool Bus Ice Cream

Shayna and Matt were married on Matt’s family property overlooking Canandaigua Lake. With stunning lake views, a beautiful summer day, and unforgettable touches like fireworks and bull riding, their wedding was truly spectacular. VENDORS: Planning @valleyview_events Photo @ramblingbearmedia DJ @turnermusicproductions Hair @_gorjess_hair & @tkosalon Makeup @bredforbeauty Food Love Handles Eatery Restroom @rentalstogo Ice Cream Jojo’s Cool Bus Ice Cream

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Lexi and Reid were a dream to work with! They are one of the most fun, outgoing, kind couples I have worked with. Thank you for allowing...

Hope and Bobby had a perfect day saying "I do" at their parents home on Canandaigua Lake. Thank you for having me be apart of it! VENDORS...

Emily and Dylan celebrated a beautiful day at Birdhouse Brewing where Dylan is the head chef. It was a day for say "I do", good beer, and...

Jenna and Jacob had an elegant Wedding at The Lockstone with 200 guests cheering them on. It was beautiful and we are so glad we were...

Lauren and Jimmy had their closet friends and family to witness their vows at Lauren's Parents house overlooking Seneca Lake in Penn Yan. It was a colorful and fun night filled with love and laughter. Thanks for having us be apart of your day! VENDORS Planning @valleyview_events Flowers @budbreakflowerco Desserts @parkcafebath Food Tru Roots Photography @kateri_connolly Rentals @mccarthyevents

It was a fun weekend with Laura & Bernie! They had a beautiful Wedding at Abandon Brewery with some amazing vendors. Thank you for...

Melissa and Kyle were my first Wedding for 2024 season and it was the PERFECT way to start the season! Thank you for letting me be apart...