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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5 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 […]
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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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Hi friends! We’re back with some excellent information from one of our expert contributors! Quiana of Madison Elyse Events is joining us today to share her expertise on choosing your wedding venue- and more specifically, what to know BEFORE you book! The venue is always one of the very first things that you book when it comes […]
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Happy Thursday friends! One of the things I wish I had done differently in my own wedding planning experience is not hiring a wedding planner first. Had I done so, I’m pretty convinced that I would have saved a ton of time in researching venues and searching for vendors, not to mention that I’m pretty […]
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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 […]
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How 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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How To Find The Perfect Bridal Party Gifts Jenna & Shannon of The Busy Bee Events & Design While your wedding day is a dedicated time to celebrate your first day as a married couple, it is also the perfect time to recognize and honor the most important people in your life. Amongst the most important […]
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Finding Wedding Inspiration When You’re Ready to Quit Pinterest Kim Sayatovic of Belladeux Event Design Trying to get inspired and figure out the design for your wedding can be an overwhelming and exhausting task when you first start planning. Naturally, many couples head straight to Pinterest to get ideas, and while it is definitely a great […]
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4 Steps To A Successful Wedding Budget By Abby McKinney of Heirloom Event Co. Nothing can ruin the celebratory feeling of your engagement like the daunting thought of discussing a wedding budget with your family. The truth is, weddings are an investment for couples and their families, and money can be an awkward and uncomfortable […]
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