
After selecting the venue, choosing your wedding photographer is the second most important vendor decision you will make. Your wedding day is going to be an incredible, yet overwhelming experience. Emotions are going to be running high. A million wonderful interactions are going to take place between your friends and family. It will feel like a […]
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One of the highlights of any wedding is the food, but creating a delicious, memorable menu doesn’t have to break the bank. With careful planning and creativity, you can offer a delightful culinary experience that fits comfortably within your budget. Here’s how to design the perfect wedding menu without overspending: 1. Establish Your Budget Start […]
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If you’ve chosen a venue that requires you to hire an independent caterer, the caterer you choose will be the second most important vendor you hire. This vendor is critical because food and beverage costs are generally one of your largest wedding expenses. Here are a few tips to keep in the back of your […]
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First, please know, reserving a hotel room block for your guests is not a requirement. Your guests are (hopefully) very capable human beings who can figure out their own hotel accommodations for the wedding. However, a hotel room can be a nice gesture and can encourage wedding guests to stay in the same place which […]
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Way to go! You’ve chosen your venue and your wedding date! You are now ready to send your save the dates to your guests – or are you?!! (Just kidding – I will make sure you are!) Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process of sending out save the dates: 1. Finalize […]
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An increasingly popular trend is creating a wedding website for your wedding. I would wager to say today, (and especially for destination weddings) a wedding website is not optional. You must have an online space to (at least) communicate wedding details to your guests. Now if you’re not super familiar with creating websites, don’t freak […]
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Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on the exciting journey of wedding planning, one aspect that can significantly enhance the guest experience is the bar. A well-planned bar adds fun and flair to your celebration, creating an inviting space for your guests to relax and enjoy. Here’s a guide to help you design the […]
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Bottoms up! If you are fortunate enough to have fallen in love with a wedding venue that allows you to bring your own alcohol in for the wedding you might be wondering – how do I decide how much alcohol to purchase? Follow the Formula Here is the formula I use when estimating how much […]
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My goodness! Weddings are expensive! Can I get an AMEN?! If you’re like most people, you more than likely had no idea how expensive planning your wedding could be. What’s worse, the image you had in your mind of how you dreamed your wedding would be is slowly being tarnished by the grim reality you […]
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So exciting! You’re engaged! …have you started playing around with Pinterest yet? If yes, awesome! If not, don’t worry. We can help! I’ve been planning weddings since 2008 – and honestly, I can barely remember what we used to do without Pinterest. I vaguely remember 3 ring binders with torn out magazine images and a […]
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