BLOG - Kelly L. Sherlock

A homegrown New Orleans girl with a love of food, New York and all things Bravo offering a realistic voice on current events, weddings, travel, girl talk and all social standards, or lack there of!

Originally created as 'The Proper Planner' this blog was an outlet for my day-to-day experiences through planning with my clients, vendors, and my city! But throughout the years, as my business grew to cover more than just wedding planning in New Orleans and my personal life grew to include a husband and children, so did the variety of subject matter that crept into my daily conversations. As a completely uncertified "therapist" to my clients, friends and family, topics like current events, business practices, travel planning, new-aged etiquette, marriage, parenting, mental wellness and relationships of any kind (romantic relationships, friendships and the many dynamics that come from different families) became the norm. So, without further ado, please welcome "KS" (Kandidly Social by Kelly Sherlock) as my new outlet and the new social sounding board for social etiquette and all things trending but not just with weddings; with anything social that is worth talking about, or just peeving me off at the moment! Check us out on Instagram at kellysherlockevents for more day to day content, travel tips, pretty pictures, videos, interviews and whatever else I feel like sharing! ENJOY!

October

2024

The Vegas experience.... for my daughter-in-law's bachelorette trip!

In early September, I boarded a flight with seven twenty somethings to head to Vegas for my future daughter-in-law's bachelorette party! Luckily, her mother and her aunt were also along for the ride; and boy was it a fun ride!First, I will ...

September

2024

Curacao review and recommendations

If you follow me, or my peeps, you know that summer travel is our thing. The wedding industry is dead in the summer, despite what some may think, so we often use that time for our larger trips, and typically, they end up being ...

May

2024

24 Hours in New York

Last month, my husband and I planned a trip to New York to check out some of the hotels for the concierge side of my business. Our best friends were also planning a trip to New York but, due to my husband’s work schedule, we could not be ...

May

2024

I thought I was meant to be famous, but it turns out I was meant to be a mom

I used to hear women talk about the pressures of being a mom, and I would think about how women are set up for the majority of the pressure from the start. First, the pressure is on them to carry the child, then the child has to ...

May

2021

The pieces not seen on social media - Mental Health Awareness Month

May is mental health awareness month, and I have thought a lot about what that means and why it is important for me to put pen to paper and share anything at all. This is the third piece I have written on this topic, which is why May is almost ...

March

2021

Spray Tan Recommendation - Uptown Charm

Let me start off by saying that this is not a paid promo or Instagram ad or anything like that. As a wedding planner, and premier blogger (that is a joke), I am supposed to be up-to-date with the current trends and businesses that can provide ...

May

2020

If you are not enraged, then you are part of the problem!

First of all, if you are wondering who I am as you read this article (whether I am black, white, green or blue) so that you can “tell me” if I have a “right” to be speaking on the recent events regarding racist acts, then you ...

April

2020

How to move on with your planning now that you've rescheduled!

Ok guys and girls! So, your wedding was rescheduled? We are so sorry to hear that and we are in this together. We know this was a blow to your original excitement and we could not agree more with you that ... well, ...

March

2020

To all of the graduating seniors out there, Do NOT let this dictate how your senior year ends

When I was in college, I was a part of a sorority and it was the best decision I had ever made. I loved everything about college and Greek life. I had the best group of friends and each year was better than the ...

March

2020

When the Corona Virus Plagues Your Wedding, Here's How You Handle It!

New Orleans has always been a city at risk of last-minute changes and hurricane scares. We talk through hurricane policies and what it might look like if we have to evacuate. Being in the Hospitality and Event industry, we are ...

January

2020

Wedding Shoe ALERT! KiraKira Couture

As a wedding planner and blogger, I think it is super important to be up on all things wedding and all things that my clients and readers are looking for. One of the main reasons that I cover bridal fashion week in New ...

January

2020

You Do You, Boo!

Last week, my wedding tip Wednesday was about wedding vendors being original and true to themselves and their ideas, personalities, products, etc. Despite popular belief, the tip was not a passive aggressive knock to my fellow wedding ...

August

2019

I Adopted This Kid And All I Got Was Everything I Never Knew I Wanted

It is Monday morning and the cars are gassed up, packed to capacity and, of course, we are running behind schedule to get on the road. “Bye Beano Boy,” I hear Hayden say to the pup that has been his best friend through the ...

April

2019

JAZZ FEST 101

Although I am a New Orleans native, I did not grow up going to Jazz Fest each year like other locals. It actually was not until just seven years ago that a great friend of mine convinced me to step outside of my comfort zone, and I am glad she did. ...