As a wedding planner I’ve come across many stressed couples. It is when they become stressed that they typically begin reaching out for a planner’s advice and help. A common thread in a list of their stressors – booking their wedding day vendors. How do you know if it’s the right time to reach out … Continue reading “The Wedding Vendor Timeline Every Engaged Couple Needs”

There are so many wonderful things I can say about live music played by musicians on wedding day. I, personally, chose to hire musicians for both the ceremony and cocktail hour of my own wedding! No matter the theme or vibe of your wedding, having musicians there to help kick off your event is a … Continue reading “How to Choose Wedding Music for Your Ceremony”

One of my favorite aspects of planning a wedding is choosing flowers and planning the event design with and around them! With so many floral options and price points, it can be easy to overwhelm quickly in a meeting with your florist. Sommer, owner of Elegant and Classy Events, has provided us with some of … Continue reading “Wedding Flower Tips From the Pros”

One of the biggest decisions that most couples have to make – WHERE will the wedding be held? It is the place where you say “I Do” to the one that you love most. Do you want the space to be an expression of your style? Or have it simply be a gathering place for … Continue reading “How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue”

Wedding planning comes hand-in-hand with a lot of meetings – with a lot of different vendors. Deb Hall, owner of Olive Paper, has simplified one of your meetings for you – Stationery and Print materials! Below she provides some great advice on how to prepare for your meeting with your stationer and a few things … Continue reading “Wedding Invitation Basics”

Photography is one of the most important pieces to planning your wedding. Your photos, after all, are the tangible memories you’ll have to look back on and share with those most important to you. Below, Amy of Sunshower Photography provides excellent photography advice for couples going into their wedding day. You can learn more about … Continue reading “The Best Tips for Perfect Wedding Photos”

You’ve gotten engaged, starting dabbling in wedding planning and meeting with vendors, then all tires come to a screeching halt when you begin realizing what everything costs. Weddings are expensive! *The national average cost of a wedding is $33,931. So why not get a little creative and save some money? Below are a few ideas … Continue reading “10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding”