One of the very best decisions you can make while planning your wedding is to not only hire a planner but also a wedding designer (or one who does both!). We’ve talked about the difference between wedding planners and wedding designers before, but we thought we would turn to one of our favorite experts and V […]
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Remember when no one knew what Pinterest was? And when there was no such thing as a “Pinterest Wedding”? Remember when no one knew what Instagram was? And when there was no such thing as an “Instagram Wedding”? I’ve noticed myself and others saying these things a lot, because when it comes to […]
Read MoreOne of the things about starting your wedding planning journey means that you’re also entering a world that is entirely unknown to you. You will come across terms and concepts that you had no idea even existed, and sometimes your vendors will ask you questions about things that just sound like complete gibberish. Well friends, don’t […]
Read MoreIn my time in the wedding world, I’ve noticed lots of talk about the average cost of a wedding– both online and offline. The thing about this is that every wedding is different- just as every couple is different- so it’s really quite difficult to make an overarching “average cost of a wedding” statement. Today […]
Read MoreWithin each category of event professionals, there are always a number of subcategories just to make planning more confusing because many professionals realize they have a specific strength that fits more accurately into a niche market. One such area: event planners and event designers. Both professionals are very different even though they sound similar, and […]
Read MoreHi friends! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about things that you need to know when you’re newly engaged- like setting a budget, choosing your wedding date, and finding wedding vendors. (If you missed any of these, hop on over to our recent wedding planning posts to catch up.) Today we’re moving on to expectations and […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I think that every couple deserves to have a wedding planner- because everyone deserves to have a wonderful, stress free wedding planning process. But I know there are many brides out there who insist that their mom/friend/cousin/aunt- or even themselves- can handle things. Sure, of course they can- but there are […]
Read MoreToday we’re answering a question about something that is close to my heart: “Do I need a wedding planner?” Yes my friends- you NEED a wedding planner, you DESERVE a wedding planner, and you should have a wedding planner. Every engaged couple NEEDS a wedding planner. Planning a wedding is stressful, and no one should have to have any additional amount of […]
Read MoreYou may or may not know that I’m on a mission… a mission to educate about weddings, wedding costs, and the importance of hiring professionals. We all know that there’s no lack of wedding inspiration nowadays. Brides and grooms everywhere are dreaming, planning, and designing their weddings using Pinterest and Instagram, which are filled with […]
Read MoreI’ve heard it SO many times- “Oh the venue coordinator will handle everything, I don’t need a wedding planner/coordinator.” What most couples don’t quite understand is this: a venue coordinator works for the VENUE, not you. So the answer is yes, it does matter! (Nothing against venue coordinators- I love them and they’ve helped me […]
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