Hire a Live Band For Your Wedding
Yes, DJ’s are a lot of fun and they have mastered the art of balancing songs like the Chicken Dance and the Macarena with the modern hits, but let us not forget the draw of a live band. I’m not even talking about a wedding band or a cover band, I’m talking about an up
Bridal Shower Essentials
Some guidelines for all of you bridesmaids out there planning a shower soon… Invitations should be sent at least 3 weeks before the shower Don’t surprise the bride!!! Make sure she knows when it is so she can prepare and dress appropriately (just don’t give her all the details so there is still some mystery
Writing Your Own Vows
I’m wondering how everyone feels about couples writing their own vows….. looking for some ideas for a couple that wants to exchange vows in a unique way. Any thoughts?
Staying Organized to Eliminate Wedding Stress
Had a great meeting with a bride this weekend… it got me into wedding mode! I’m sure lots of you out there are in wedding mode as well. As you get closer to your wedding day, you will likely start to feel all those butterflies and worry about things going perfectly. All those little details
The Honeymoon Registry & Other Alternative Wedding Registries
Lots of couples embark on their marriage without having lived together first, or perhaps after living in a small apartment together. In many cases, the couple may need need what we’ve come to think of as a typical wedding registry, focused on housewares… appliances, china, linens, etc. But what if you and your significant other
Wedding Favors for a Cause
Many couples opt to give a donation to a particular charity rather than giving guests a favor. If you are struggling with what to do as a favor, surf the Internet and find a charity that means something to the both of you. Perhaps there is a family member that has passed away of a
Having a Winter Wedding
While the summer is peak wedding season, there are a whole bunch of reasons why having your wedding in the winter might not be such a bad idea. Of course the weather is always a factor… but if you don’t have a lot of traveling relatives then why not? Thunderstorms are a risk for outdoor
Saving Money with Videographers
Not all couples decide to hire a videographer to document their wedding day, while others believe it is an absolute necessity. A DVD copy of your wedding could come in handy for out-of-town relatives, or for reliving the memories once a year on your anniversary. There are certainly some extremely talented videographers in our area
Interviewing Your Vendors
This afternoon I had a lovely meeting with a bride-to-be about the possibility of being hired as her wedding day coordinator. She asked me some really great questions, one of which was “What happens if you are sick on the day of my wedding?” I had to stop and think for a moment because that