Within each category of event professionals, there are always a number of subcategories just to make planning more confusing because many professionals realize they have a specific strength that fits more accurately into a niche market. One such area: event planners and event designers. Both professionals are very different even though they sound similar, and […]
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Hi friends! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about things that you need to know when you’re newly engaged- like setting a budget, choosing your wedding date, and finding wedding vendors. (If you missed any of these, hop on over to our recent wedding planning posts to catch up.) Today we’re moving on to expectations and […]
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It’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 […]
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Today we’re answering a question about something that is close to my heart: “Do I need a wedding planner?” Yes my friends- you NEED a wedding planner, you DESERVE a wedding planner, and you should have a wedding planner. Every engaged couple NEEDS a wedding planner. Planning a wedding is stressful, and no one should have to have any additional amount of […]
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I’ve heard it SO many times- “Oh the venue coordinator will handle everything, I don’t need a wedding planner/coordinator.” What most couples don’t quite understand is this: a venue coordinator works for the VENUE, not you. So the answer is yes, it does matter! (Nothing against venue coordinators- I love them and they’ve helped me […]
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We recently discussed what you need to know before booking your wedding venue, and now we’re going to chat more about what to do AFTER you’ve booked your venue! Kelly of Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events is joining us today to share her expert insight, and we can’t wait for you to learn from her! […]
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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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Fall 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, […]
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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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I’ve noticed a few things about weddings and engaged couples over the years, and there’s one thing that has remained pretty steady the whole time: the fact that there are way too many misconceptions about wedding planners and what they do! And if you know me at all, you know that I just can’t stand […]
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