As with any profession, training, whether it's a certification program or not, is important. There's disagreement among people in the wedding industry about the benefits of wedding planner certification programs. Some feel that what is taught in many of those programs is "dated." Others are concerned that a certification program is not the “end all … Continue reading How Important is Certification to Becoming a Wedding Planner?
Year: 2014
iPods vs. DJs
Lately, I’ve been seeing so many different articles and comments on wedding forums online about the benefits of using an iPod vs. hiring a real DJ for your wedding reception. Been seeing this a lot. Here's what you need to know about iPods vs DJs. iPods vs DJs Some say using an iPod is … Continue reading iPods vs. DJs
Wedding Q & A – How Much Time to Spend With Each Wedding Guest?
Wedding Q & A - How Much Time To Spend With Wedding Guests Q. I'm worried that we won’t have enough time to socialize with all of our guests at the reception, but still have fun too. My fiancé and I want to be able to enjoy ourselves, have fun and dance. But we also … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – How Much Time to Spend With Each Wedding Guest?
International Wedding Customs
photo credit: © bunyos - Fotolia.com Every culture has it’s own customs and traditions for celebrating a wedding. Here are a few international wedding customs: India photo credit: Henna Sooq via photopin cc In India traditional Hindu weddings include the Mehndi, a pre-ceremony celebration held the night before, or even a few days before the … Continue reading International Wedding Customs
10 Easy Ways to Really Enjoy Your Wedding (From Planning to the Big Day Itself!)
photo credit: randomdirectory via photopin cc The days spent planning your wedding, not to mention the wedding day itself, will go by so fast. Some of that time can be stressful, other times a lot of fun. Here are 10 ways you can enjoy your wedding day (and the days leading up to it). 1. … Continue reading 10 Easy Ways to Really Enjoy Your Wedding (From Planning to the Big Day Itself!)
8 Simple Tips to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
photo credit: emraps via photopin cc Writing your own wedding vows is a deeply personal and meaningful way to express the unique bond you share with your partner. Since the words you choose are powerful as they encapsulate the essence of your love story, and a special way to make your wedding uniquely yours, more … Continue reading 8 Simple Tips to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Shhhh! 4 Wedding Planner Secrets The “Experts” Don’t Want You To Know
photo credit: uochi. via photopin cc A great thing about planning your wedding is that you don’t have to go it alone. There are literally hundreds, no thousands, of superb professionals out there, and these wedding experts can make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. But there are a few wedding planner secrets … Continue reading Shhhh! 4 Wedding Planner Secrets The “Experts” Don’t Want You To Know
6 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Invitations
It's no secret that weddings can be expensive, and couples frequently look for ways to pare down their budget. Here are 6 easy ways to save money on your wedding invitations. photo credit: William Arthur Fine Stationery via photopin cc 6 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding Invitations 1. Forgo upgrades such as envelope … Continue reading 6 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Invitations
3 Guest List/RSVP SNAFUs That Will Make You Go “AARRGGHHH” on Your Wedding Day (And What to Do About Them)
You’ve got it all planned out. Your guest list is complete, invitations have been mailed out, and you’re anxiously awaiting for the RSVPS to be returned so you’ll know how many people to plan for. Sometimes things go awry. Here are 3 common guest list SNAFUs that can happen, and how to deal with them. … Continue reading 3 Guest List/RSVP SNAFUs That Will Make You Go “AARRGGHHH” on Your Wedding Day (And What to Do About Them)
Why June Is Traditionally The Month For Weddings
Although fall months are becoming more popular, June is still the traditional month for weddings. Where, and when, did the tradition of June weddings originate? The Roman goddess Juno rules over marriage, the hearth and childbirth, hence the popularity of June weddings. June, named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, has long been the … Continue reading Why June Is Traditionally The Month For Weddings