Natalie Rice and Events + Design

Last night we celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary, 💍 at the delightful Boca so I thought we could have some fun at the dinner table by asking Steven Rice to identify a very critical distinction. How did he do?!

Maybe next time he should ask me to define things like Loan to Value and PUD!😅

Cover 30A Film Photographer | Courtney Leigh

Only one phone call away from your best day ever ☎️ ✨

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A little look back at 2026 so far… ✨

Spring and summer carried us through beautiful places, meaningful celebrations and countless moments that reminded us why we love this work so deeply. Each gathering became part of our story—and part of yours—and we are endlessly grateful for the trust behind every detail.

As we hold tightly to the memories we have already created, we are looking ahead with so much excitement. Our fall and winter event season begins next weekend, and something tells us the most magical chapters of 2026 are still to come. 🤍

Creatives:
30A Film Photographer | Courtney Leigh
The Henderson
Chef Ashley ~ 30A Cakes ~ Santa Rosa Beach, Fl
Forget Me Knot | Event Florals & Rentals
Reverie Social

What made Kate & Matthew’s wedding especially meaningful wasn’t just the beautiful design or the flawless execution—it was the way they chose to partner with every professional involved. 🤝

From our very first meeting, they trusted the experts they intentionally hired. They extended dignity, kindness, and respect to every vendor, valued our guidance, and empowered each team member to do what they do best. That kind of trust creates an environment where creativity flourishes, communication is effortless, and everyone is united around a shared purpose: serving the couple with excellence.✨

The most seamless celebrations aren’t built on perfection. They’re built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a couple who understands that their vendor team isn’t simply providing a service—we’re a collective of professionals working together to create one unforgettable day.✨

Kate & Matthew, thank you for reminding us what true partnership looks like. It was an honor to serve you alongside such an incredible team.🤍

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There are events that fill a room, and there are events that strengthen a community. 🤍

It was an honor to serve as the Sponsored Planner for WIPA Greater Cincinnati’s Q2 event, The Tented Social. Every detail was designed with intention—from the hospitality our guests experienced to the conversations that unfolded beneath the tent.

A sold-out evening is certainly something to celebrate, but what I’m most proud of is what it represents: a community that continues to invest in one another, elevate our industry, and create momentum for what’s ahead. 🥹

Grateful to everyone who trusted the vision, contributed their talents, and showed up wholeheartedly. Here’s to building something that lasts!

Host: WIPA Greater Cincinnati
Venue: Indie Hollow Venue
Planning: Natalie Rice | Cincinnati Wedding Planner
Floral Design: Ohio + Destination Wedding Florist
Florals: Kennicott Dayton
Photography: Courtney Rudicel | Cincinnati + Detroit Wedding Photographer
Cinema: Southeast and Midwest Wedding Videographer
Content: Lovers Lane Wedding Content Creator | Ohio + Texas
Stationery: Allison • Wedding Invitations and Stationery x Bella Figura
Speciality Rentals: DahliaVintageRentals + Every Last Detail + Vivant Event Rentals
Chairs + Tables: Camargo Events | Midwest Tent & Event Rentals
Linens: reverie
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Staging + Flooring: Advantage Events
Draping: Fitz the Occasion
Catering: All the Ingredients
Bar: Bars on Wheels
Dessert: Graeter's Ice Cream
LIVE Music: Anthony Saxson
DJ + Aux: Luminary Productions - Columbus OH DJ
LIVE Artistry: Rebecca | Live Wedding Painter + Guest Portraits

The thing I cherish most about this field of work, despite the breathtaking views and thoughtful design, is always …the people. 🤍

On May 30th, Jane and Bryan gathered at Peterloon Estate surrounded by the relationships they hold most dear. Their attention wasn’t on the florals and tablescapes (though breathtaking!), the vendors, or the timeline—it was on one another, their families, and the joy of beginning their new chapter together.

We never take for granted the trust our couples place in us. It is a privilege to witness these moments and an honor to play a small role in bringing them together.

Congratulations Jane and Bryan! The best is yet to come!

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Credentials
Photography: Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer
Cinema: Wally German | Photographer
Couple: Jane Manchester x Bryan O
Venue: Peterloon Estate
Floral Design: Midwest + Destination Florist
Entertainment: JM Entertainment
Stationery: Allison • Wedding Invitations and Stationery
Lighting + Rentals: Advantage Events
Linens: DelightMore | Formerly Funky’s & Vonderhaar’s Catering
Rentals: All Occasions Flowers
Catering + Bar: DelightMore | Formerly Funky’s & Vonderhaar’s Catering
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Beauty: Julie Long
Gown: amsaleweddings x Sareh Khajehnouri
Suiting: Folchi's
Transportation: My Party Bus
Lodging: Moxy Cincinnati Downtown
Planning + Design: Natalie Rice | Cincinnati Wedding Planner

Branding Cinema: Christopher Printz