Think of all the people you’ll need with you on your wedding day. The coordinator, photographer, caterer, florist. And there are so many of each to choose from! So how do you know which vendors to decide on? Here are a few things to keep in mind when meeting with potential vendors. Note the level of professionalism they use in conversation and paperwork. Are they customer-oriented? Are they enthusiastic about your wedding? Do they return
Your wedding day is a day for the whole family to get together and celebrate. And when we say the whole family, we mean the whole family!! If you’re a pet owner, you know that you’re favorite, four-legged friend is also a part of the family. Sure there are ways to include them on your big day. Order them their own flowers for their collar. You could have your four legged friend down the aisle
This is the part of Wizard of Oz where Dorothy is scared, confused, and worried about what is ahead of her. The same can be true when planning your own wedding. You may start looking to find someone to handle the stress for you, but it can be confusing when looking at all the different service titles. Let’s see if I can help clear up some of that confusion. Venue Coordinator: When you book your
Today’s brides are all about personalization. Starting with the invites all the way down to the wedding favors, couples find ways to show off a bit of their personalities to their guests. Brides (and grooms!) have come up with so many unique ideas to add that personal touch for the big day. Consider these examples and create your day to represent you! For all of you green brides out there, think about maybe personalized flower
Happy Anniversary Amy and T.J.! We spoke to Amy 6 months before her wedding, we were excited to coordinate her wedding. A few weeks later Amy called to let us know her budget would not allow her to hire a coordinator due to some other vendor changes. I have to admit we were disappointed. There was something special about Amy and we would have loved to be a part of her special day. Then early
Should you ask for money instead of gifts? — You should never include a request for cash in your invitation. It’s rude and considered tacky. If you would really prefer money over a gift, let your wedding party and family know. They will likely pass around the information to guests that ask about gifts. Adults only reception? — How do you politely tell your guests that the reception is adults only? Make sure your invitations
