An important wedding planning task that we always advise our clients to do is purchase wedding insurance. I thought it would be helpful for my current clients, future clients, and anyone else reading this little blog to talk about wedding insurance. I know it isn't a sexy topic, but it is something every bride and groom should be informed about!
Read MoreA behind the scenes video where Brianne shows you an in depth peek into Aisle Planner, our online planning platform that we use to help all of our brides and grooms stay on top of their planning needs.
Read MoreYour wedding invitations are one of the few physical items that you will have to remember your wedding with. They are also the first glimpse your guests have into your wedding design. Today, I have listed a few reasons why I believe your invitation suite shouldn’t be an afterthought, and ideas about how to afford keepsake worthy invitations without breaking the bank.
Read MoreI cannot tell you how many times I hear from current or potential clients that they were shocked to discover xyz about planning their wedding in the city Atlanta. I am so lucky to serve couples in an area with a booming wedding industry, but it took me some time at the beginning of my career to learn the ropes and make those important connections. Today I want to share with you 5 things I have learned during my time here in the Atlanta wedding industry.
Read MoreAh, 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 MoreDid you know that the average bridesmaid spends around $1,500 dollars just to be a part of your day? Groomsmen also spend quite a bit on bachelor festivities, travel expenses, and tuxedo rentals. Not only does your wedding party spend a lot of money to be a part of your wedding, but they also dedicate a great deal of time and energy to make your day special. How will you say thank you for their commitment and dedication to your wedding?
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.
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