Drinking alcohol has become such an accepted, and ubiquitous, social activity, some couples wouldn’t even think of having a dry wedding. But for some couples a dry wedding is exactly what they want. It may be for religious reasons, but it also might be that they are in recovery, don’t want the drama associated with … Read More
We are now 30 days into the Covid-19 crisis and it seems that the whole world is on pause. Weddings and events have been cancelled, postponed or altered. And we all look forward to when we can get together again with our friends and families. As the government starts to decide on how the economy … Read More
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