Ah, the dreaded budget. It is such a hot topic during wedding planning, and can cause stress to creep into the planning process. Did you know the average couple overshoots their budget by around 15% - 20%? If the damage is already done, I have some budget tricks to share with you today.
Read MoreSome of the most talented photographers I know are sharing their expertise on the blog today! I wouldn’t know where to begin when capturing & editing a wedding photo, much less 1,000 of them, so I was excited for them to boil down their top piece of advice for you. And let me tell you – it was hard for them to pick just one thing to tell you! Whether you have already booked your photographer or are still on the hunt, these folks have shared a ton of practical advice!
Read MoreI recently had a bride ask me, “My photographer has a timeline. My DJ has a schedule of events. My caterer has their timeline for food service. So… why do I need you to create a timeline, too?” Each vendor is the expert of their own individual timeline and amount of time they need during each part of your day to do their best work, but that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily communicating with the rest of your vendor team to make sure that the schedule doesn’t conflict. There needs to be a Master Timeline for seamless execution.
Read MoreI remember arriving at the week of my wedding and thinking, “What do I do now?" I knew I had a ton of little tasks to wrap up, but my brain was busy (and mushy) and my emotions were high. Even the most organized people can feel lost during their wedding week! I had those bridal nightmares about forgetting to pay a vendor who then didn't show up, or that I showed up on the day of the wedding without my gown or another basic necessity. Basically, I needed a step by step checklist to make sure I was prepared and could relax during the day of my wedding. One that took the guesswork out of that final week and could allow me to organize those last minute to-dos.
Read MoreThe venue search is one of the hardest processes during wedding planning. You are making an important decision about where you will get married, and you want to be sure it checks all of the boxes before you sign on the dotted line. Why? Because the venue can heavily influence your budget, the choices you make about your wedding, and the experience you and your guests have on your wedding day.
Read MoreLet's be honest - I love Pinterest and I am sure you do, too! But I prefer to use my client's stories, styles, and personalities to design their weddings. My clients want weddings that will be the Pinterest inspiration, not copy it. Today I want to share 6 ways you can incorporate personality into your event!
Read MoreYou just said yes... now the fun begins! Are you excited about wedding planning, but unsure where to begin? If you want to get started on the right foot, here is a list of 4 ways to get the ball rolling so that you have a great foundation for the wedding planning process (and no--it doesn't start with your dream wedding Pinterest board).
Read MoreReceiving an invitation to a wedding is a great honor! You have selected those friends and family members that mean the most to you, and you are so excited that they will all share in the joy of your wedding day with you. It is only natural for you to want them to have an amazing time on your big day! Read some tips I have gathered below about improving your guest experience, and be prepared to accept compliments for months and years to come about your amazing hosting abilities!
Read MoreWhen I first sit down with my couples to start the planning process, I ask them a series of questions that will help me customize and optimize their wedding budget, and today I am going to share some insight on preparing the wedding budget with you.
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