About Ghiweddings

Heather Tusing - Your Wedding Coordinator Heather is the Wedding Coordinator for Golden Horseshoe Inn and the proprietor of Picture Perfect Party Co. She delights in all the little details that make a celebration special. A former professional actor, she has an eye for detail and drama, and lots of experience with big productions! Having coordinated scores of weddings, she can steer you past common pitfalls and ensure your event is stress free with no forgotten details! Heather's calm, relaxed presence will help put you at ease as you plan your wedding. It is a special joy to participate in bringing your small wedding dreams to reality in this beautiful, peaceful mountain setting. OUR WEDDING PHILOSOPHY So – you have found “the one” and that alone is pretty fabulous. Now comes the time to envision two things: a Ceremony to join your lives and a Celebration to honor your new life together. A formal wedding with a harpist and white gloved waiters – we’ve done that. A wedding with a barefoot bridal party and country songs, we’ve done that too. The Star Wars theme song for the recessional – yep, that too. The point is, all these things were perfect for the couples who chose them. Think about what you love, and my family and I are here to ensure it comes together seamlessly for you. One of the big advantages and sanity savers of a wedding at GHI is having your own personal wedding planner. I’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you work thru each decision and detail. I'll also be there directing the events on your wedding day –setting up decorations, receiving deliveries, welcoming guests, making sure everything falls into place. Having your own wedding planner to rely on lets you experience your wedding, rather than overseeing it. I don’t think it is possible to do both equally at the same time. Your wedding day will go by quickly, and I want our Golden Horseshoe brides to have the freedom to enjoy and really soak in every moment! Our venue is designed to be welcoming, warm and inviting. Our staff is experienced and skillful, and all the basic elements – chairs, tables, linens, shaded ceremony deck and inviting decorated reception rooms are already here on site to help you easily build the look you have envisioned. As your wedding planner , I can help you design the special touches that make the day uniquely yours, without having to spend a fortune. And honestly, the fact that your wedding involves your unique personalities, your unique circumstances, your beliefs and dreams, makes it a one of a kind event – no matter what. One of the best compliments I have received, came from a bride at the conclusion of her wedding day. She pulled me aside and glowing with contentment, said “I have no idea why people say planning a wedding is so difficult – this was so easy, so simple and just perfect”! I look forward to the possibility of creating a day just as stress free and wonderful for you! ~Heather

Elegance Elopement – Erin and Jason 5.2.13

Erin and Jason celebrated their intimate wedding at the Golden Horseshoe Inn on a wonderful May afternoon.  Touches of purple added colorful accents to their day, and our gorgeous bride and handsome groom both looked so relaxed and joyful!  At the end of our photo session we couldn’t resist a quick trip up the mountain to Skyline Drive for some photos at a nearby overlook.  Enjoy these lovely photos from their wedding day…  (all photos courtesy of Kiss and Tell Wedding Photography)

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Lovely Elopement – Carolyn and Hank 4.17.13

Hank and Carolyn - Blog Post - 007We had a wonderful time hosting a very special elopement for Carolyn and Hank.  The bride and groom looked so amazing we just couldn’t stop taking pictures!  Carolyn and Hank put a lot of care and thought into each detail of their wedding day.  They wanted an elegant, solemn and simple ceremony and some lovely photo memories to cherish.  There was lots of fun and laughter too – and a few James Bond comments directed at Hank – who looked awfully dapper in his tux!  Congratulations to a wonderful couple!  Enjoy these photos from Kiss and Tell Wedding Photography

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A Magical Birthday – Harry Potter Party!

This is something a little different from our normal wedding fare!  One of the perks of being a wedding planner is having some great props ready for your own parties too.  This past weekend we celebrated my daughter’s 9th birthday with a magical Harry Potter themed party at the Golden Horseshoe Inn…

If you’ve read the books you’ll understand….!

This party was featured as the “Party Of The Day” at Catch My Party!

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Elegance Elopement – Sandy and Craig 3.15.13

You know how there are certain days, where you appreciate your job even more than usual?  Well, Sandy and Craig’s Wedding was one of those days for me.  They are one of the nicest, coolest couples we have ever has the pleasure to work with – so down to earth and easygoing, and their stories of adventure still have me smiling and shaking my head in wonder.  Their love for one another is so evident and we wish all the happiness in the world to this incredible duo.  Enjoy these photos from Stephen at Kiss and Tell Wedding Photography

 

Asian Fusion Interfaith Ceremony – March 16, 2013

The Golden Horseshoe Inn hosted a wonderful Asian Fusion themed wedding this weekend and we have so many lovely details to share.  The interfaith Buddhist – Jewish ceremony included lovely tributes to both faiths.  So much care and attention to detail went into this celebration for Phuong and Marc – it was a day filled with Love!

Even a little rain couldn’t dampen this celebration.  When the skies opened, I collected some of the rainwater from the downpour and presented it to the bride as a memento of the day and a sign of good fortune (did you know it’s lucky to have rain on your wedding day?!).

Congratulations to a lovely couple!  All photos courtesy of GHI wedding planner Heather Tusing.

 

Elegance Elopement 2.8.13 – Sheena and Justin

Sheena and Justin joined us for a lovely wedding day filled with touches of blue and white.  We had a wonderful time getting to know this amazing couple and enjoyed their fun loving spirits during our photography session.  Enjoy these photos courtesy of Kiss and Tell Wedding Photography.

 

Sheena and Justin, we wish you many adventures and much joy on the road ahead – The GHI family – Heather, Stephen and Alan.

 

Winter Wonderland Wedding – Melanie and Tom

We were graced not only with a delightful Bride and Groom, but also with a beautiful winter wonderland for Melanie and Tom’s Wedding Day.  The perfect amount of snow awaited us – enough to look gorgeous, but not enough to impede the special events of the day!  Our adventurous bride and groom even braved the frosty air for a few outdoor pictures.   All photos courtesy of Kiss and Tell Wedding Photography

Congratulations to a lovely couple!

 

Bride’s Choice Award Winner 2013!

We are delighted to have won Wedding Wire’s 2013 Bride’s Choice Award for the 4th year in a row.  WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards recipients represent the top five percent of wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.  Many thanks to all our wonderful Bride’s and Groom’s for providing their feedback for the Golden Horseshoe Inn.  We are looking forward to another amazing year!

Sweet and Simple Christmas Wedding – 12.23.12

We spent a delightful morning setting up for Maggie and Steve’s Christmas Wedding -  all the festive touches certainly helped put me in the holiday spirit.  The Bride and Groom choose holiday ornaments for each of their guests – presented in beautiful gift boxes made by the Bride.  Hot chocolate was sipped, Beautiful personal vows were read, our Bride was serenaded by her professional saxophone player Groom and holiday cheer was shared by all.  Best wishes to our lovely couple – we loved sharing this day with you!

Congratulations Maggie and Steve!