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
My wedding is on May 2, 2020. And guess what? I haven’t even gotten my dress yet. I know, I’m a planner. I should have this down. I should have gotten everything done months ago. Nope. My clients, I’m totally on top of everything. I know the ins and outs of every detail of their … Read More
Every November we are encouraged to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday, which ironically, is a campaign created by one of America’s largest corporations. One of the wonderful things about being an event professional, is that with every wedding, party, and event, I get to work with other entrepreneurs who also took a chance … 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 best aspects of being a wedding planner is that I get a chance to collaborate with creative professionals. It is so rewarding to be a part of a team that is all working together to make a wedding or event fun, unique and run as smoothly as possible. In today’s blog, I … Read More
You hear and read it all the time, couples who don’t want kids at their wedding. You might be one of them. But I really think you should reconsider. I know all the reason why you don’t want them there: you think they will misbehave, you don’t want to spend the extra money on kid’s … Read More
We love and embrace the trend of “picking a seat, not a side” for ceremonies, but when it comes to your meal, having open seating should definitely not be an option. I know, you are all becoming one big happy family so what’s the problem? While you may want to give the impression that your … 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