Oh the dreaded guest count– I’m pretty sure it’s the bane of just about every couple’s existence when planning their wedding! Well, our friends from Modern Vintage Events are here today to shed a little more light on why the guest count does indeed COUNT… When budgeting for a wedding, did you know that your guest […]
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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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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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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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Finances and budgets tend to add stress to many of our lives regardless if we’re planning a wedding or not. But when you add money, a wedding budget, and emotion into the mix of planning your wedding day, it can become overwhelming in an instant. There are a few questions that always come to mind […]
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Today we have a wonderfully insightful post from Los Angeles wedding planner (and V List Member) Kindred Weddings and Events! Sarah is sharing all about intimate weddings- and specifically a few myths and misconceptions about them that may give you a different perspective! At the end of 2018, a new trend sprang my way – […]
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By Stefany Allongo of The Majestic Vision As a bride or groom, it can be easy to get swept up in the fun details of your wedding day- and all at the same time, forget about your wedding day timeline. Décor, lighting, and flowers are all so much more fun to imagine than the logistics […]
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How to choose a wedding photographer- we know it’s a thought that has crossed your mind. Rightfully so though, because a wedding photographer is one of the very first wedding vendors that you will hire, and an incredibly important one too! Similar to your wedding planner, your wedding photographer will spend many hours by your […]
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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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