Category: Weddings

April 19, 2021

What Does a Wedding Coordinator Do?

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When it comes to weddings, there are a lot of things to consider. It can be stressful at times and it can be unbelievably exciting at others. Our goal at Oak Parc is to be your guide and to provide you with everything you need to have the wedding of your dreams.

Many people are there to help you plan and coordinate your perfect wedding, and sometimes it can be confusing as to who is handling what or who to turn to for certain things. We thought we’d give you a little breakdown of what exactly a wedding coordinator will do for you.

Once you’ve planned out your special day, you need someone there the actual day of your wedding – it’s time to consider someone whose sole responsibility is to manage and oversee the running of your wedding day itself – the Wedding Coordinator. The last thing you want is something to go wrong. A coordinator doesn’t book vendors or manage contracts. Instead, they step in around one month before your big day and work with you to the end. 

The responsibilities of a wedding coordinator tend to look like this:

  • Prepare and distribute your wedding day timeline
  • Set up a site meeting one month before the wedding so you can hand over all of your thoughts, plans, timings and contacts for the day
  • Confirm the final details with your venue and vendors 
  • Oversee the setup and coordination on the day itself. This means managing vendors and guests, moving items between locations, setting up furniture and decor, and handling all the last-minute emergencies

As you now see, a wedding coordinator exists with the intent of making your special day run flawlessly and without stress. 

Let our wedding coordinator at Oak Parc Events help you with the details, so you aren’t overwhelmed on one of the most important days of your life. Our coordinators understand what you are going through and want to make the decision-making as convenient and stress-free as possible for you. Contact us today to ensure your special day to ensure every detail has been considered.

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December 16, 2020

To Be Humbled

Oak Parc The Knot Best Of Weddings

Let’s all take a collective sigh and acknowledge what a crazy year 2020 has been. With all of its ups and downs, some great things have happened. People have discovered how to reconnect with their families, slow down, and gain a new perspective on what matters most. We can tell you from experience that many wonderful things have happened in 2020. For instance…

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We are pleased and honored to announce that Oak Parc – Parc 73 has been selected as a 2021 — winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This accolade represents the highest – and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests on the Knot, a leading planning and registry brand, and app. 

We’ve worked tirelessly this year to make sure that those who’ve shared their magical day with us saw that their dreams become a reality despite COVID-19—taking every precaution, planning every detail, and ensuring that family, friends, and those getting married felt love and safety on perhaps one of their most important days. 

Are you wondering what this prestigious award means for you? Simple, it means that you’re working with the very best in wedding service and venues tailored to your event. We will continue to be humbled by this award while helping you and your loved ones plan their wedding and create everlasting memories.

Oak Parc Events is a premier wedding planning group and a host to stunning wedding venues located in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. Talk to us at (225)744-3344 to discuss scheduling your date, booking ceremony packagers and making your special day spectacular. 

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November 20, 2020

Ten Wedding Trends To Look Out For in 2021

2021 Wedding Trends

Weddings are not stopping and people are getting incredibly creative when it comes to tying the knot. As we move into 2021, let’s take a look at 10 unique wedding trends we’re seeing.

1. Bistro-Style Entertainment

A lot of people have been requesting bistro-style entertainment, which is a relaxed-but-formal environment. They tend to have more acoustic performances, dance tributes, and a variety of musical options at these types of events. And if you really want to get into the cafe aesthetic at your reception, hire an acoustic group or have your DJ play coffee shop songs during a “coffee hour,” and completing the concept with baristas serving lattes with alcohol or simple decaf. 

2. Living Room Decor

Who doesn’t love the idea of an outdoor lounge? Think big cozy throws, plush pillows and couches. Sure this has been done in the past, but in 2021 it’s no longer about the unique aesthetic as much as it’s a cozy farmhouse rendition of a living room. When putting this together, choose comfortable chairs and lounge-seating furnishings for comfort and warmth. Guests will most likely find themselves seated for longer, so pick pieces that are both beautiful and plush. Also, to make the living room come to life, incorporate greenery and other natural elements to make guests feel at home.

3. Custom Cocktails To-Go

A big trend for 2021 is limiting the wait time for your guests. They’ll love it when they can grab a canned Moscow Mule or a delicious, pre-made cocktail at your big event. The pre-packaged beverage options have become more sophisticated and trust us; creating grab-and-go beverages is liberating for your guests. 

4. Smaller Cakes

People are opting for COVID-friendly mini personal wedding cakes, which are distributed to each guest. People are either serving these cakes at a person’s place or sending them home for the guest to enjoy later.

5. A Sequel Wedding

Many couples marrying this year are opting to do it again post-pandemic with an extended guest list. These sequel weddings will be larger in scale and focus on celebrating with their loved ones who couldn’t attend this year. 

6. Opportunities To Brand Your Wedding

Hashtags for weddings have been around for a while, but brides and grooms are now putting their hashtags and monograms on accessories like masks and hand sanitizers. These two items are considered must-haves. 

7. Useful Gifts

Say goodbye to lavish gifts. Practical gift-giving is the new norm. So many people are staying at home and cooking. Getting gifts that make staying home feel unique and elevated is on point. Think of things like beautiful pots and pans or a subscription service that delivers wine to your door. 

8. Brunch Weddings

Did someone say mimosa? Or how about grab a Bloody Mary and let’s get this day started off right? As more weddings are held outdoors, couples are taking advantage of the sunshine and are having their wedding in the morning in lush garden brunch parties and incredible brunch boxes under airy tents. What makes these special is that guests can continue the party through the day and then head home for an afternoon nap.

9. Elaborate Wedding-Day Photoshoots

Many couples are taking more time for high-end and glamorous photoshoots on their wedding day to get moments to share with family and friends who couldn’t make it. 

10. Colors With a Breath of Fresh Flair

It looks like the ’90s are coming back in full-force in both fashion and fresh color pallets. We forecast more and more couples will infuse fresh, nature-driven hues and unexpected palette into their wedding decor. Couples are leaning into bold, colorful weddings and shying away from whites and creams. I guess color is the new white. So think bright and happy and incorporate those colors into your stationery, decor and foods. 

Perhaps the most significant thing we see right now, more than ever, is that with all of the heightened insecurities we are all facing, is that love always wins. People are incredibly creative and resourceful when and how they’re getting married. If you’re planning a wedding in southern Louisiana, call us today at 225-744-3344 to schedule a tour of our two beautiful venues in Baton Rouge and Prairieville for any of your wedding festivities!

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