Jackie’s Blog Archives
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Sustainable Luxury: Redefining Opulence in Ultra High-End Weddings
In the realm of opulent weddings, a new narrative emerges - one that intertwines extravagance with conscientious choices. For you, the luxury...
Embracing the Whisper of Quiet Luxury: Why Jaclyn Watson Events Chooses Elegance.
At Jaclyn Watson Events, we embark on a journey that transcends mere event planning; we weave dreams, curate moments, and craft experiences that...
Destination Bound with your wedding
Planning a destination wedding is an exciting and adventurous way to celebrate your big day, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Here are...
Wedding Stationery Trends
1. Maximalism The era of the simple black and white invitation may be behind us. This season, embrace mix-and-match patterns, various custom...
Engaged? Now What! 3 Steps on How to Get Started Planning Your Wedding
Pop the champagne! You are engaged! You are feeling ALL of the emotions that come with taking this next monumental step in your lives—excitement,...
Top 6 Wedding Trends That Are Not to Be Missed
We are so excited to be able to share with you all the trends we are seeing couples loving in 2023! Experience has taught us that trends can move...
A Fairytale Wedding at the Inn at Burklyn
A fairytale wedding at the inn at Burklyn on a sunny summer day surrounded by beautiful mountain views took place on Aug 22, 2021 Olivia and Jud got...
50 Wedding Cake Ideas
01/50: Rose tiers Layer after layer of roses to separate each of these four semi-naked tiers. Credit: Photography by avery 02/50: Tropical...
Wedding Signature Cocktails and why you should have them!
Wedding Signature Cocktails and Why You Should Have Them! What is a signature cocktail? A signature cocktail is a drink or two... or three that...
Vendor Spotlight – Nectar & Root Floral Company
We are proud to introduce our next Vendor of the Week Spotlight, Nectar & Root, let's learn a bit more about them! Nectar & Root, LLC //...
Vendor Spotlight – Julia Luckett Photography
The next vendor of the week spotlight is Julia Luckett Photography! Julia Luckett Photography // https://julialuckett.com/...
Angel Rivera Bridal Gowns
Today's post is all about the gown. I had the recent honor to meet the owner and designer of Angel Rivera Bridal gowns. We love the Angel Rivera...
Vendor Spotlight – Tasha Bracken Events
For our next vendor of the week spotlight, we are happy to introduce Tasha Bracken Events! Tasha Bracken Events...
Vendor Spotlight – Apotheca Floral
Next up for our vendor of the week is Apotheca Flowers. Apotheca Flowers // @apothecaflowers https://apothecaflowershoppe.com/portfolio Alyssa Van...
Vendor Spotlight – Shelburne Gift Co.
Shelburne Gift Company // @shelburnegift www.shelburnegift.com Tracy Stolese: Gift boutique who curated gift boxes, welcome bags and...
A Cheery July Wedding
“I want color” was one of the first things out of Liz’s mouth when we sat down to talk design, and for this we were thrilled! A couple who didn’t...
Vendor Spotlight – The Udder Guys Spotlight
The Udder Guys are up next for our vendor of the week spotlight! The Udder Guys // www.theudderguysvt.com Katya d'Angelo: Unique and...
Vendor Spotlight – Hillary Fay
Here at JWE, we love being able to talk about our fellow wedding pros, therefore once a week we are going to do a vendor of the week spotlight which...
Intimate Nuptials
Intimate Nuptials during COVID-19 moving forward with your nuptials What are your options? Twenty-twenty couples have been faced with some pretty...
Creating best moments during COVID-19
Dampened wedding plans in a typically flourishing summer wedding season has been many couples' experiences in 2020. Brides and grooms around the...
Organic Elements On Trend
The wedding industry sees a lot of its trends develop from both the fashion and interior design industries. Something that has been growing over...
Creating a Design Board
Hello! Today I want to discuss my creative process for custom design boards. I want to start this piece with a preliminary statement that we are all...
Wedding Planning & COVID-19
Wedding planning & COVID-19 two things I never thought I would say. This is sure wreaking havoc within the wedding industry, and I wanted to...
Dream wedding dress, where to start?
You have been dreaming of your perfect wedding dress since you could remember, and the day has finally come when you can go out and find it! Finding...
Unique Guest Book Ideas
While there are many wedding traditions, some popular and some that are fading away, keep the guest book! If you still have your high school...
Vow Renewal & the Art of Marriage, Real Wedding
I never thought I would be giving advice on marriage, but 20 years later, here I am talking about a Vow Renewal and the art of Marriage, with a...
Wedding gift bags for your guests: The good, the bad & the creative
While a wedding symbolizes the new life you are about to start with your significant other, it is also a time to celebrate friends and family...
A Little Something Blue, Real Wedding
Hilary and Adam’s elegant blue wedding took place on August 24, 2019 in Stowe, Vermont. The Texas couple chose this location for their love to ski...
Marriage License Information
A marriage license is one of the most important things you will need for your big day. In this short blog piece, we will talk about how to obtain...
You’re engaged! What are the next ten steps after saying yes?
The love of your life asks you to marry him/her and while you are jumping around with excitement, you suddenly realize you have no clue how to start...
Why do a first look at your wedding?
I’ll be honest, I had no idea what the “first look” meant. The term made me picture future husbands and wives sneaking around, trying to glimpse a...
Choosing Your Bridesmaids
After I recently became a bridesmaid for the first time, it made me seriously consider who I would want to have in my own wedding party. Am I...
Scotland Destination Wedding
Journey with us into a Scotland Destination wedding with Christine & Matt, a sweet couple from Connecticut who enjoy the adventures of exploring...
Pinterest, friend, or foe?
As someone who is of bridal age but has a few years to go before tie-ing the knot, it is hard not to tumble down the rabbit hole of wedding...
Winter Wedding Elopement, Real Wedding
I am particularly excited to tell this story because it’s mine! Nick and I met at Stowe Mountain Resort, both transplants to Vermont and employees...
Wedding Signature Drinks
It's a beautiful sunny afternoon here in Vermont for a signature drink! I am sitting on my deck just listening to the 'birds' chirp and sipping on a...
Enchantment in the Woods Wedding
Enchantment in the Woods- A Lakefront New England Wedding. Sheep farmers in Vermont, Annie & Sean may have atypical career choices, but they...
A Bohemian Wedding in New England
Right off the bat, one thing was certain, Mom was going to be an integral part of the wedding production. It is so very special to witness the love...
Invitation Suites & Etiquette
By Your New England Tent Girl Hello from the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Spring has finally sprung! Where ever you may be reading this...
Modern Lake Front Wedding in New England at the Coach Barn
Shelburne Farms is an elegant, sustainable farm full of rich history dating back as far as 1886 with the Vanderbilt Webbs. Over the years, the...
Tenting advice with New England Tent Girl
The Ins & Outs of Tented Events by Jaclyn Watson Events Opportunity for Personalization When you plan a wedding or event without four permanent...
Disco Fever
Disco Fever, epic dance music, a farm to table feast and stunning floral and table designs were all in abundance for Katherine & Vin's Old World...
Feast for Queens
In the midst of winter in Vermont, and with Kirsty Mitchell’s Daughter of Narnia in mind and a long drive, the gold accents, earthy, medieval...
A Starry Night in New England
More often then not we are hired anywhere from six months to a year out, with this particular wedding we were hired almost two years out, even...
A Midnight’s Summer Dream
A Midnight's Summer Dream was the theme for this amazing wedding. A perfect design inspiration was brought to life! We brought in Drape Art...
New England Organic Lakeside Wedding on the shores of Lake Champlain
A New England Organic Lakeside Wedding along the Shores of Lake Champlain, a coach barn at Shelburne farms wedding was a highlight for us this year...