So some of you may or may not know that I used to be a wedding planner. It’s why I talk about wedding planning things all the time. ;) I do also still coordinate weddings with friends throughout the year, and one wedding this past spring was a doozy. There were SO many things that […]
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If you’ve ever hosted a dinner party before, chances are probably pretty good you’ve Googled it… how to set a table. (I know I have!) Believe it or not, I have seen a good handful of tables at weddings that have NOT been set correctly, but lucky for us, Becca + Jessie of Modern Vintage Events are giving us […]
Read MoreThere tend be a whole lot of misconceptions about working with a planner. Not having a hand in planning your wedding, and the thought that you can only have a wedding planner if you’re having a fairytale million dollar wedding are two of the most popular ones that I hear. But one of the things […]
Read More5 Wedding Day Timeline Mistakes You Need To Avoid Janice Carnevale of Bellwether Events Hey there! Thanks for stopping by today! My name is Janice Carnevale and I’ve had my event planning company, Bellwether Events, since 2006, and I’ve been working on events in the Washington DC area since 2002. Its safe to say I’ve written […]
Read MoreYou may or may not know that one of my favorite wedding details revolves around assigned seating. Unique escort card displays are my absolute favorite thing, with seating charts coming in a close second. But here’s the thing… there’s this MISTAKE that everyone is making when it comes to how to present assigned seating… Needless […]
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 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 MoreFall is a pretty popular time for weddings to occur, and along with that comes the pleasure (hopefully!) of attending those weddings. And even though we normally share wedding planning advice for engaged couples, today I thought we should share some insight for wedding guests… specifically, information that is crucial for every wedding guest to know! In the past several years, […]
Read More5 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? […]
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