Seating Charts, Escort Cards and Place Cards – Avoiding Confusion 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? ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Non-Saturday Wedding – Reasons to consider one of those other days of the week. 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 ...
“How lucky to have been twice blessed in marriage!” – Harriet Smith, Emma (film) Every wedding is a unique and wonderful event. Just because it is your second (or third) marriage, doesn’t mean your special day is any less important than your first. Every desire should be considered and every detail should be planned. Because it ...
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 ...
On a personal note… Engagement Season is Here! This is an exciting time of year for everyone, especially wedding professionals. The holidays are a time of joy and they also mark the beginning of engagement season. Facebook analyzed posts and found that “1/3 of people get engaged between November and December.” With wedding season over, ...
Step away from the toaster! – Shake up your registry with these unusual items I wrote a few months ago about honeymoon registries but I wanted to share some other ideas you may want to incorporate into your wedding registry. Registries can be a daunting task. Many couples don’t know where to start (or end!). ...
The Friendor Dilemma 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 this three-tier stained glass creation: And you’re ...
Saving on Spirits 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 ...
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