Ghosting. It’s a newer term, made popular thanks to dating apps and the internet. The notion of starting something, and then ceasing communication and disappearing. But now, it has started to become more prevalent in areas of life beyond just online dating. And yes, it has entered the world of planning a wedding. The thing […]
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5 Ways To Ensure An Amazing Guest Experience At Your Destination Wedding By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Destination weddings provide a one-of-a-kind experience not just for the couple of honor, but for their guests as well. From the moment guests arrive, they are immersed in the excitement of the wedding, as well as the novelty of […]
Read MoreHow To Navigate the Dreaded Seating Chart Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Mapping out the seating chart seems to be widely regarded as the least favorite aspect of wedding planning, according to couples. But let’s think about why – is it because of the overwhelming number of guests? Is the thought of a family feud anxiety-inducing? […]
Read MoreI’ve noticed a few things about weddings and engaged couples over the years, and there’s one thing that has remained pretty steady the whole time: the fact that there are way too many misconceptions about wedding planners and what they do! And if you know me at all, you know that I just can’t stand […]
Read MoreWhen you start planning your wedding, you will likely feel as though you have entered into an alternate universe. It’s a fun place to be (if it wasn’t, we wouldn’t adore our industry so much!), but there are questions you will be asked, decisions you will need to make, and terms you will learn very […]
Read MoreI may be a wedding blogger, but I do know a thing or two about weddings, since I used to plan and design weddings. I worked with brides, parents, and even grooms, and yes, it was trying and stressful at times… but it always ended up being more rewarding than anything else! And through it all, […]
Read MoreA Note from the Editor: Having an engagement party was one of the few things that I do NOT regret about my wedding planning experience. We had a long engagement (16 months from engagement to wedding), and a party was a fun way to celebrate our engagement early on so we could have more time […]
Read MoreEveryone says that the wedding day flies by… and well, that’s because it does! After months and months of planning, your wedding day ends up coming down to the span of a few hours- also known as your wedding day timeline. I mean, when you think about it, it’s kind of depressing crazy; you spend […]
Read MoreWeddings take lots of planning, which means lots of time. You must carefully plan out every detail in hopes that you haven’t forgotten anything and that everything will go smoothly. There are so many moving parts when it comes to wedding planning, and it can be challenging to give each one the attention it needs. […]
Read MoreWe talk about wedding budgets a lot here on ELD. Anywhere from what to expect to pay for things, to creating your wedding budget. But one thing that we haven’t touched on lately is something that is REALLY important when it comes to wedding budget and working with wedding professionals- defining what “on a budget” […]
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