When it comes to the big purchases that you expect to make in your lifetime, there are few that spring to mind faster than your wedding day. With many weddings costing in the tens of thousands, money saving tips are helpful as many couples worry about how it's going to affect their finances from the … Continue reading 3 Ways To Keep Your Wedding From Emptying Your Bank Account
5 Things That Wedding Planners Love
Wedding planners love getting to work with amazing brides and grooms . . . Providing vendor referrals and decor suggestions that are a perfect fit for the couples vision . . . Figuring out wedding day logistics so the day flows smoothly . . . Yes, it’s a “labor of love.” Here are 5 things … Continue reading 5 Things That Wedding Planners Love
“I Take Thee… Erm…”: What Are You Forgetting About In Your Wedding Planning?
Right from the moment he (or she) popped the question [link no longer available], there is a never-ending cavalcade of things to do, details to plan, and a constant feeling of “have I forgotten something?” Your list of "things not to forget when wedding planning" may seem to constantly grow. With an almost never-ending amount … Continue reading “I Take Thee… Erm…”: What Are You Forgetting About In Your Wedding Planning?
The Bouquet Toss – How To Catch The Bouquet
Photo Credit: Mark Bonica via Flickr The bouquet toss, you know that fun custom during the wedding reception when the bride throws a bouquet to all the single ladies, didn’t start out so jovial and fun. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions — and a lot of bad advice online. Get practical … Continue reading The Bouquet Toss – How To Catch The Bouquet
It’s Time To Get Silly – National Mad Hatter Day
It's Time To Get Silly - National Mad Hatter Day (Alice In Wonderland) October 6 is a day to get silly. Why? It’s National Mad Hatter Day, a day to celebrate the Hatter, an eccentric milliner for whom time is forever stuck at a tea party with his friends the March Hare and Dormouse in … Continue reading It’s Time To Get Silly – National Mad Hatter Day
Think You’re “Naive” About Wedding Planning? Don’t Feel Bad.
Not too long ago, I came across this question, “In what ways are brides and grooms naïve during the wedding planning process?” First of, we need to understand why many couples are “naïve.” It has absolutely nothing to do with their intelligence, or ability to comprehend. Instead it’s more like the saying, “You don’t know … Continue reading Think You’re “Naive” About Wedding Planning? Don’t Feel Bad.
You’ve Got To Say “Yes” Before You Say “I Do” – Marriage Proposal Ideas
So you’ve found the one you want to share your life with, you may even have purchased the ring. But have you thought about where you’ll get down on one knee? A marriage proposal is a life-changing milestone in any relationship. Whether you’ve purchased the ring or not, you know that planning a proposal is … Continue reading You’ve Got To Say “Yes” Before You Say “I Do” – Marriage Proposal Ideas
Not Hiring a Professional Wedding Videographer? You Need To Reconsider.
Photo Credit: Chris Ainsworth via Unsplash A video of your wedding is a wonderful way to capture your wedding story. Unfortunately, many brides and grooms view the wedding videographer as one of the most expendable vendors for their wedding day. 3 Items To Reconsider If You're On The Fence About Hiring A Wedding Videographer (2) … Continue reading Not Hiring a Professional Wedding Videographer? You Need To Reconsider.
Catering ‘Service Charge’ Explained
This weeks blog, "Catering 'Service Charge' Explained," comes from Chef Doug Brown with Beyond the Box Catering and Wedbites It is the most commonly asked question – what DOES the service charge include? It doesn’t always mean servers, which we know can be confusing. Most catering companies (and venues) have a lot of odds and … Continue reading Catering ‘Service Charge’ Explained
Wedding Gifts – Presents vs Money
Wedding gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are chosen from the gift registry the happy couple have put together at a couple local (or online) stores. Others aren’t, and are something the gift giver thinks (or hopes) the couple will like and use. Sometimes the gift isn’t something that comes in a prettily … Continue reading Wedding Gifts – Presents vs Money
