I recently went to a function for my college and was chatting with a friend who knew I was a wedding planner. She described a recent wedding she went to that left her feeling slightly less than stellar but what really struck me was her description of the Thank You card. I know that writing letters and sending them in the mail is becoming a lost art. I also know that there are several traditional features of weddings that are falling off entirely. But let me say very frankly that there is no ... View Post
Guiding Out of Town Guests : What to Put in Your Wedding Welcome Bag
A great spot to infuse some personality into your wedding is with your wedding welcome bags! But what purpose do these things even serve? Honestly, getting engaged is an amazing season of life to be in and planning a wedding can be a fulltime job but at the end of the process, you have this incredible day – YOUR WEDDING DAY!! The best part about this day is that you get to share it with the most amazing people in your life – everyone from parents to friends, college buddies, and co-workers. ... View Post
To Kid or Not to Kid – Should you have children at your wedding?
Should You Have Children at Your Wedding So, let's chat about if you should have children at your wedding. If you know me, you know I am a firm believer that weddings are about community. Coming together to celebrate the union of two people and their new life together is not to be taken lightly, but weddings are also about having an enjoyable time and this is where the topic of having kids at your wedding often comes up. Can you really have a good time if there are little ones running around? ... View Post
Are you still doing wedding favors?
On the rare occasion that I get to be a guest at a wedding I often find myself drawn to their wedding favors. How did they pick this? What purpose does it serve? What does it say about them as a couple? How is it connected to this wedding? And if there isn’t one at all – did I miss them? This is probably a result of spending about 85% of my brain capacity on weddings but it still begs the question – what’s up with wedding favors? Are they still a thing? THE MODERN DAY WEDDING ... View Post
You’re engaged, now what?! What to do first when planning a wedding!
We're answering the burning question... What to do first when planning a wedding! 1) Give yourself Freedom Yay!! Congrats on your engagement! That ring is so sparkly and that smile is so big I just love it! But…now what? A lot of people will be so excited for you and your big day. They will be asking “when’s the big day”, “where will it be?”, “what is the theme?!?” Spoiler Alert: This can be overwhelming! But the good news is that it’s ok to say “We aren’t sure yet.” It really is! In fact, ... View Post
Wedding Timeline Tips: Why the Planner’s timeline reigns supreme
This week we're talking wedding timeline tips! Specifically, why the planner's timeline reigns supreme and what your other vendors need to know/understand about the master timeline Why does the planner’s timeline reign supreme? Because that is literally their job. Logistics = Life (anyone want to make me a needle point pillow of this?!) The things is, we already talked to all of the other vendors, the venue, and the client about what happens and when it happens. Ya’ll, we have this one! Your ... View Post
