Non-alcoholic beverages, like tea or lemonade, are typically supplied by your caterer. But what about alcoholic drinks? Unless you hire an independent company or add it on to your catering contract, you will probably have to purchase them yourself. Many couples choose to serve beer and wine only. Sometimes this is for personal reasons. But … Read More
One of the most unpleasant parts of wedding planning is setting your budget and tracking your spending. According to this 2016 BRIDES study, more couples are contributing their own dollars to have the wedding they want. And we all know that money can be a source of tension in a relationship. To help avoid conflict … Read More
There is only so much time a venue will give you for your reception. In this block of time you will need to include time for set-up and breakdown of the entire event. If you are having the ceremony at the same location, you may get an extra hour or so, but most of the … Read More
Have you ever talked to a couple who are willing to postpone their wedding by a year or more because their favorite venue was already booked every Saturday during their preferred time of the year? I have. Recently, I assisted another planner with a Friday wedding, and I thought it was great! The wedding was … Read More
You know who you want to invite, but what about those unmarried guests? Do you have to extend a plus-one invitation to every unwed guest? Here are some rules to help you decided if you should extend your invitation to include a plus-one: Couples who are engaged, living together, or have been dating exclusively for … Read More
When I was young, I dreamed that my wedding day would be a lavish affair, with hundreds of people joining in celebration of, well, me! But at this time in my life, I feel like our wedding should be a gathering of the people closest to us in place that is meaningful to us. We … Read More
If you became engaged over the holiday season, you have probably already updated your status on Facebook and posted your ring on social media, but now you’re facing a whole bunch of decisions. The first one might be whether you should have an engagement party. The months and days leading up to your wedding should … Read More
Your best friend loves to bake. Everyone complements her unique and delicious confectionary creations. You loved the cupcakes she made for your birthday. Now that you are engaged, she totally wants to make the cake for your wedding, but you have your heart set on a three-tier stained glass creation and you know that it … Read More
Every couple wants their guests to have a great time at the reception, and the open bar is usually part of that equation. No one would invite their friends and family over for dinner and expect them to pay for drinks, so I think having an open bar is a must. Depending on your guest … Read More
Even if your wedding budget is ample enough to allow for them, do you need to provide wedding favors to your guests? Traditionally, favors were made of sugar, precious metals or stones; items too expensive for most people. These were used not only as a thank you to the guests, but as a outward symbol … Read More