So today I have a bit of very important information to share with you all: Day-of wedding coordinators do NOT exist! I know, I know… they do exist. And a day-of coordinator is what everyone (myself included) says that you at least need to have for your wedding day to run smoothly. But the reality […]
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Friends. Hire a wedding planner. Just do it. The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster- no, downhill battle- of emotions. All of the experiences I’ve been hearing from couples and wedding professionals has been a bit… rough. But, we’ve talked about that stuff– today, I want to talk about one of the big […]
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Having been a wedding planner in my “past life”, I often think back to the last wedding that I “officially” planned. It was a super amazing wedding, for a super amazing couple. I always say that if I had continued to plan weddings, they and my second-to-last couple were my absolute “ideal couple”. They had […]
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So you’re engaged? Congratulations! Once you’re done basking in the newly engaged glow, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty of booking your vendors. If you are hiring a wedding planner (or even thinking about it), they might will be one of the first people you need to hire. Of course it’s always great to do […]
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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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There 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 […]
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The thought has probably crossed your mind before… what does a wedding planner do? Well, we have some insight on this topic today thanks to Becca + Jessie of Modern Vintage Events… Have you gotten to the point in wedding planning where these wedding details are daunting and are totally getting in the way of date […]
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Editor’s Note: Here at ELD, we are ALL ABOUT sharing candid information about weddings- especially regarding the cost of weddings. So when Becca and Jessie of Modern Vintage Events shared their fun and informational video series, “Planning & Prosecco” with me, I *knew* it had to be something I shared with you all! So friends, […]
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“Do I need a wedding planner?” I’m sure it’s crossed your mind if you don’t have a wedding planner already. Maybe you’ve even Googled it too (I know I did)… It was definitely a thought I had when I started planning my wedding, but I didn’t actually see it until someone else pointed out […]
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When you think about how to design your wedding, what comes to mind? For us, our thoughts always wander to colors and details, like stationery or seating charts– basically, any elements that will help to share the story of your relationship with your guests. For some, those choices will be clear from the moment they […]
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