How to Make an Event Sustainable

Events create waste. If you’ve ever attended a trade show, a corporate Christmas party, or other event, you’ve seen the overflow of paper, disposables, and garbage generated by having a good time…but this doesn’t need to be the case!  Whether you’re organizing a wedding, birthday bash, corporate event, or a doggie daycare graduation party, you […]

No Churros! (How to Choose Wedding Desserts)

Hi friends! It’s been a minute, and as you know I’m not a fan of writing blogs. But I’ve been asked about desserts so many times as a wedding planner this year, and I consider myself somewhat of an expert when it comes to sweets, so here we go… YOU DON’T NEED CHURROS AT YOUR […]

Preparing for the 2023 Wedding Season

Hey WasteKnot Readers, As this crazy 2022 wedding season is coming to a close, I have been reflecting on what I have experienced from my perspective on the planning side of the industry. If you are a wedding professional or are a wedding planner/coordinator, or work with one, definitely give this a read as we […]

Why you Should Hire a Wedding Planner BEFORE booking your Wedding Reception Venue

It might seem like a great idea to get married and celebrate surrounded by beautiful nature on a beach, on a mountain, in the woods, or in someone’s backyard, but remember how many logistics there are to consider. To save yourself time, and many headaches, make sure to hire a professional, certified wedding planner who […]

Wedding Trends: What works, what doesn’t

Wedding season is HERE! Get creative, but be careful- just because something looks cool on Pinterest does not mean it actually works well in real life. Your planners/coordinators are working hard! Here are some things that in my opinion work well, and others that need to GO. What I’m liking: Smaller cakes/other bite-sized dessert guests […]

BLAH-OGS

I’m going to be honest with you all. I don’t love reading blogs and I don’t love writing blogs. I try to my reduce my screen time whenever possible, and social media takes up A LOT of that time currently with my start-up. So instead, I will share some of my favorite blog spots written […]

Welcome to WasteKnot!

Hi friends! My name is Mallory and I am the founder and lead planner for WasteKnot Weddings and Events. For my first blog I would like to introduce myself and share with you why I decided to start WasteKnot. I was raised near Orlando, Florida (USA), and began taking dancing and singing lessons at an […]