This weddings was known as the "Friends" wedding. Since most of us are looking for shows that we can binge watch, we thought showing these two off to you would be fitting right now.

We first met with Ashley and her Mom for some drinks and design talk at one of our favorite places to sip, The Vue in Wisconsin Dell. Ashley was pretty set on her colors and general vision, but we came in to help her tie it all together. We reached out to vendors, gathered pricing for all the decor, rentals, linens, and commissioned some custom pieces. How fun!!!

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Our second meeting was over at A La Crate back in August which is where I was exited to hear that Ashley and Ross loved, LOOOVED! The show Friends. We joked at the many crazy things we could do, but one of the items we wanted to recreate was, The Central Perk, the famous coffee shop we all know from the show. So where else could you get that furniture? A La Crate! We spent some time in the warehouse discussing how we would do it our way, and small touches we could also add to tie in the theme in the space without being too overwhelming to the wedding. I love a hint of a theme! The design also featured signage from Sara's Signs for the seating chart, and welcome sign. Montview Bakery knocked it out of the park with their desserts which we also displayed near our Central Perk.

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We also had the pleasure to Coordinate the wedding day for Ashley and Ross. Running the ceremony rehearsal, welcoming all vendors, catching all the last minute items that arose so Ashley and Ross wouldn't have to deal with any problems. On the wedding day we arrived early to the Swan Barn Door to set up decor, table linens, napkins, signage, direct the set up of the furniture, bring in cocktail tables, make last minute changes to the floor plans, help vendors with their set up and so much more. Once everything was ready to go family started to arrive for the ceremony and the crazy part of the day began. We began directing guests to the upstairs of the barn, the bridal party to their holding area, and communicated with vendors about last minute changes and instructions for the processional. After the ceremony we took the bridal party to their holding area so guests could clear the ceremony space and go to cocktail hour in a timely manner where drinks and appetizers were available for them. Orchestrating their wedding day was definitely one we will remember. After working through the dinner, later in the night, we helped the family collect everything that you don't want stolen or broken (gifts/personal items/cards) that way they could enjoy themselves without worrying about valuables.

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Neira event group friends themed wedding dessert menu

Neira event group friends themed wedding

At the end of the night our team came back to pick up everything that belonged to Neira Event Group, (again the last thing you want to do is collect, linens, napkins, furniture, cocktail tables at the end of the night). So they didn’t have to worry about cleaning up rentals and collecting things to return on Monday that belonged to us. We like to pick up what belongs to us so you don't have to.

There was plenty of dancing, laughter, tears, and so much love for these two! Ashley and Ross, thank you for having us be a part of your day!