Something that I had a really hard time with when planning my wedding was finding quality vendors. We all know that Google is great, but sometimes it doesn’t always return the best search results when searching for something in particular. How was I to know that they were good to work with and what their […]
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This week, I had a realization. It’s always been something that I’ve known, but I never really thought about it… the extent of DIY. By extent I mean: how much work actually goes into DIY, how much money goes into it, and how much “womanpower” (Get it? Instead of manpower- because the majority of the […]
Read MorePhoto by Kristen Weaver It’s no secret that I’m all about helping brides, as well as awesome photography. And so, this is my Public Service Announcement to the world. I know I’ve written about photography, quality, and pricing quite a few times, but this has been weighing on my mind all week. So I’m just […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t figured it out by now, I’m all about decor and details. A huge part of what can make or break your wedding’s decor is lighting. A ballroom without lighting is just a ballroom. But add a wash of colored light, and you have an event! Today’s post is from one of our sponsors, […]
Read MoreThe best weddings are the ones that are fun and memorable. And let’s face it- the weddings that are the most fun and memorable are those that are unique and have special touches. Whether it’s your favors, escort cards, or a fun spin on your ceremony, it’s easy to add a unique element to your […]
Read MoreTrends. In my opinion, trends in weddings do AND don’t matter. Because let’s face it- what is trendy in California or New York becomes trendy elsewhere (like Florida) a good year later. Wedding vendors do try to stay on top of the latest “trends” so they’re able to pass the concepts along to brides. But […]
Read MoreLet’s face it- just because you’re a “bride”, it doesn’t mean that you should act a certain way on your wedding day. All brides are different. Because <gasp> they’re people, and people have different personalities. But no matter who or what or where, I’m pretty sure that most brides want to enjoy their wedding day, right? […]
Read MoreSo you’re engaged and you’ve chosen your wedding date. First things first: venue and vendors. The two big Vs! Definitely make sure your venue is available for your wedding date before booking vendors. After booking your venue and securing your date, you can start booking vendors! And so comes the absolutely fun but sometimes difficult […]
Read MoreHire a day-of coordinator! Because yes, your friends and family want to enjoy your wedding too! I know I’ve already written a Thursday Tips about having a wedding planner, but I had an experience at a wedding recently and I thought I would share it. As some of you know, I work for […]
Read MoreOne of the hardest things about planning a wedding is the budget. Of course we all want to have one of the weddings that you see on TV and in magazines, and those are great to turn to for inspiration. Unfortunately, those are usually weddings that have sizable budgets. Sometimes “budgets” that would buy a […]
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