Are you wondering if you need a wedding planner? While talking with a bride several months ago, she mentioned that a friend of hers told her that she doesn’t need a wedding planner. She then asked me what I thought. Of course, since I am a wedding planner, you’re probably thinking that my answer was, … Continue reading Need vs Want: What Do You Need to Get Married?
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The Rising Costs of Being A Wedding Guest
Of course there is a cost of attending a wedding. The newspaper headline said, “It’s getting pricier to be a wedding guest.” Naturally I had to read it. Why is it getting pricier? The article didn’t really say, other than citing wedding gifts, travel to the wedding locale, attire, and other wedding related festivities. But … Continue reading The Rising Costs of Being A Wedding Guest
6 Super Easy Wedding Car Decoration Ideas For A Stylish Getaway
Photo credit: Just Married via photopin (license) Q. - We want some wedding car decoration ideas. What are the best decoration ideas for the bride and groom's getaway car? A. - Back in the 5th century people threw shoes at the bride and groom. This practice eventually evolved to shoes being tied to the couples’ … Continue reading 6 Super Easy Wedding Car Decoration Ideas For A Stylish Getaway
16 Questions You Need To Ask Your Wedding Venue
by David Thurston
Your venue is a key part of your wedding day. Here are 16 important questions to ask your wedding venue. Is the wedding venue available on our wedding day? Sounds like an obvious first question doesn't it, but you really need to ask it first. There is no point visiting a potential wedding venue, falling … Continue reading 16 Questions You Need To Ask Your Wedding Venue
by David Thurston
Say “Cheese!” 5 Ways to Make the Most of Posed Photos at Your Wedding
When all is said and done, your wedding photos will be THE lasting memory of your special day, so it's very important to give some thought to your wedding photography. Standing for posed photos may not seem like much fun, but don’t make the mistake of skipping them. This is a special day that will … Continue reading Say “Cheese!” 5 Ways to Make the Most of Posed Photos at Your Wedding
9 Tips to Help Manage Your Reception Costs
We all know that weddings cost a lot of money. The best advice we offer brides and grooms on budgets and reception costs is "Spend where you need to, save where you can." The reception tends to be the biggest ticket item of the entire wedding budget, and major savings on your reception costs can … Continue reading 9 Tips to Help Manage Your Reception Costs
Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony
Every now and then we come across a couple who doesn't think they need a rehearsal for their wedding ceremony. Maybe it’s because they’ve been in several friends' weddings as bridesmaids or groomsmen, they think they can skip the wedding rehearsal. They are convinced that everyone can just show up … Continue reading Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Q & A – Are Thigh High Boots Acceptable With a Wedding Dress?
Are you wondering if it's acceptable to wear unconventional bridal footwear on your wedding day? Then check out our latest Wedding Q & A. Q. - Are thigh high boots acceptable with a wedding dress? A. - Since I'm not a wearer of thigh high boots myself, the first thing to pop into my mind … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Are Thigh High Boots Acceptable With a Wedding Dress?
Wedding Q & A – Can You Bring a Guest to a Wedding If the Invitation Did Not Specify and Just Said “We Request the Honor of Your Presence”?
Q. - Can you bring a guest if the wedding invitation did not specify and just said "we request the honor of your presence"? A. - "We Request the Honor of Your Presence" indicates what is being done - you (singular and plural) are being invited. The “you” is not the specific indication of who … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Can You Bring a Guest to a Wedding If the Invitation Did Not Specify and Just Said “We Request the Honor of Your Presence”?
Hello. How much do you charge?
"How much do you charge?" That is usually the first question I get from a newly engaged bride or groom. And it’s definitely a valid question. It's important to know what the cost of a wedding planner is. However, my answer is “It depends.” Now you’re probably thinking, “why does she give a vague ‘it depends’ … Continue reading Hello. How much do you charge?