Michelle Rago, Ltd.—Blog

People travel far and assume a fair amount of expense to attend a destination wedding. A lovely gift bag is a nice thank you… if it is in your budget. It’s so fun to swing open the hotel room door only to be greeted with a heart felt thank you in the form of surprise gift.
I try […]

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Sometimes my inspiration for an overall wedding design stems from a tiny detail. It could be a postcard, matchbook, or even a unique ribbon. Details are very important in achieving an overall cohesive design for any event. I always check to make sure that all the elements in my designs, from a 15 foot floral tower […]

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Here’s a quick and easy tip for a gloomy, rainy Wednesday… if you want to warm up a space and give it elegant ambience, light some candles!  We all use this technique when we want to take a relaxing bath so why not put that same effort towards your next dinner party or family wedding.  […]

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After all these years in the business I love the challenge of finding fresh alternatives to cut flowers in a clear glass vase.
 
Here are some snapshots to illustrate some ideas.

Who knew leeks would make the cut! Why do these onions tickle my fancy? They have a great bold uniform shape, ASIDE FROM BEING GREEN & […]

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 As a planner I am always on the look out for special opportunities to share.  This is just too delicious to be missed! Ritz-Carlton Caribbean and Mexico properties are offering a Reconnect package that gives newlyweds the opportunity to celebrate their first year anniversary at the Ritz Carlton property where they shared their vows compliments of Ritz […]

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