Hey there everyone! So I felt like starting off today with a little explanation of why I write these Tips posts. My ultimate goal is for all of you to have BETTER weddings than I did. In fact, this is precisely the reason why I started blogging 3 years ago. In that time, I’ve discovered that […]
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[Editor’s note: Hey friends! So I bet you didn’t know that Kristine, one of ELD’s contributors and an ELV planner, is also a certified counselor- with a specialization in marriage preparation nonetheless! So this girl definitely knows what she’s talking about! Today she’s sharing a little Tuesday Tips all about planning for your marriage, so […]
Read MoreHi everyone! Wow, I seriously cannot believe that it’s August already! This year is flying by so ridiculously fast! So for Thursday Tips today, I thought I would talk about having a wedding coordinator. Yes, I know that wedding planners and coordinators are a common topic here at ELD, but after all, I did get […]
Read More“I always say there’s a mad rush of planning at the beginning, a lull, and then a frantic dash to the finish. When you start planning make the big decisions slowly. The small details that truly give the uniqueness and personality to the day can wait until after you have chosen your venue, dress and […]
Read MoreHappy Tuesday everyone! I’ve been seeing lots of engagement sessions lately- if you’re following ELD on Facebook, I’m sure you’ve seen the stunning images from e-sessions that I’ve been sharing recently! But when I see awesome e-sessions, I always think back to when my husband and I were getting ready for ours. I of course […]
Read MoreHappy Thursday everyone! Today we’re going to have a little chat about choosing the date and time of your wedding. It’s something that you all have to do very early on in your planning process. You can’t really do anything without choosing your wedding date, and then shortly thereafter you have to choose the exact […]
Read More“Book your photographer right after your venue! We book really quick and we often limit the number of weddings we take in a year because of the amount of hours spent in pre-wedding work and post-processing. I’m always sad to turn brides away when I know how excited they were to use me for their […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to weddings, so many couples are color averse. In other words, they flock to the muted palette of a traditional wedding. And, while nothing is wrong with creams, golds and blushes, sometimes it’s perfectly okay to take a risk with color. When your house is filled with bright yellows or bold reds, […]
Read MoreFirst off, full disclosure here. I am a wedding planner so of course I fully support their employment. But even more than that, I was one of those brides who thought she could do it on her own. And I did. I did it on my own and I did it well- all the way […]
Read MoreHey there everyone! BIG news… I’m actually ATTENDING a wedding today! One of my best friends that I have known for 20+ years is getting married! I’m pretty excited- I haven’t attended a wedding that I wasn’t also planning/coordinating/working in a VERY long time. But okay, I lied- I couldn’t NOT do anything… I’m styling […]
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