Adoration Weddings & Events: Press Features

Glamour & Grace: Our Favorite Wedding Color Trends in 2025

“ ‘The biggest fresh color trend that we’re seeing everywhere right now is bold, punchy reds and corals,’ shares Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events. ‘The ‘cherry-coded’ wedding is definitely having a moment, and since couples who are currently planning their weddings can’t get enough of this bold, unapologetic hue, I expect that we will be seeing cherry-coded moments throughout our events well into 2026.’ ”

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Destination I Do: Hosting Multiple Wedding Events? Who to Invite to What

“Leaning on tradition can be a great way to simplify decisions. ‘If you are choosing to keep a welcome party or rehearsal dinner more intimate, there’s nothing wrong with following typical rehearsal dinner conventions (wedding party + SOs, close family + SOs, plus any other individuals who are very close to you and have been pivotal in this season of your life),’ confirms Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events.”

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A room shot of a reception with colorful florals and blue taper candles

Martha Stewart: How to Host a Flower Arranging Party, According to Pro Planners and Florists

“ ‘Include dainty china teacups and mismatched pretty glasses with floral elements to up the fancy floral factor of guests' drink creations,’ suggests Elena Markwood, event planner and owner of Adoration Weddings & Events. Make sure to provide hot water and extras, like honey, sugar, and lemon wedges.”

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Edwards Court at the Columbus Museum of Art set for a wedding ceremony.  Photo by Storyteller Adams

Wedding Chicks: Who Should the Main Points of Contact Be for Your Wedding?

“Elena Markwood, Owner & Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events, adds, ‘You should assign the day-of-contact role to someone whose top priority on your wedding day is making sure that you are taken care of and that you get to have the wedding day experience of your dreams. If you choose someone who loves you and your partner and who will be protective of your wedding day experience, there are no lengths to which they won't go - no guests too frustrating, no weather situation unsolvable, and most importantly, no champagne unopened.’ ”

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Wedding planner Elena Markwood on Good Day Columbus.

Good Day Columbus - 1.27.25

“Adoration Weddings & Events showed the Good Day Columbus crew some of the year's hottest wedding trends on Monday morning.”

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Florals for segment provided by Femme Floràl

Taupe velvet linen for segment provided by Event Source