Michelle Rago, Ltd.—Blog

Live From Nantucket 
 
A 45 minute flight from Manhattan and presto-destination Nantucket!
Garrett, Kelly, Danielle, Michael and I took off Wednesday to perform one of the key requirements of a destination wedding – the site inspection. Since we had previously visited the site in December, this trip is intended to focus on the logistical details to insure the wedding […]

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The Monogram
Creating a monogram for the wedding is a great way to begin the symbolic journey of two people coming together and capturing the uniqueness of your new union.  The monogram can illustrate both the diversity and similarities of the couple, and can be used to set the tone for the events leading up to the wedding and become […]

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Not all destination weddings need to be far flung locations to make your big day special. The continental U.S. provides the most extraordinary venues for couples and their guests from beaches to mountains. We have produced weddings in Palm Beach, Miami, Vermont, California and this spring-Nantucket and Minnesota. Each place is uniquely different and memorable.
Ingredients for a successful destination […]

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The groom often has a limited role in the final creative direction of the wedding - if any role at all. Whether due to work schedules, living in a different city during the planning process, or from lack of interest in peonies and fabric swatches, he may only show enthusiasm in the music or what specialty cocktails are being served. […]

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A granny smith apple nestled in a tulip cup.
Sometimes it is the smallest element that does the heavy lifting in your wedding design. Who would imagine that the granny smith apple, a fruit you pass by in the grocery every week, could have such versatility and presence. This mighty fruit (I often “pear” with just a single element) goes a long way […]

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