With engagement season in full swing, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! Instead of wearing yourself out by driving all over town, you may want to start with some preliminary phone calls or e-mails to your preferred wedding venues to see if they are a good fit. Here are six quick questions you […]
Escort Cards are the pretty little notes that “escort” your wedding guests to their reception seats. They typically include the name, table number, and sometimes the meal choice for a wedding guest on them. When it comes to a wedding, they are very beneficial. But, there are a few escort card snafus you can make […]
“Do I really need wedding programs?” Couples ask me this question all of the time. And, that question is usually followed by the statement, “People are just going to throw them away!” My answer is always, “Yes and No.” Yes. You need a wedding program if your ceremony includes traditions unique to your religion and/or culture. […]
Bridal Show season is in upon us! If you are planning your wedding this year, bridal shows can be a valuable resource for ideas, vendor shopping, fashion shows, and cake tastings! If you are planning to attend a bridal show, set up a strategy beforehand to optimize your time on-site. Prior to the Bridal Show […]
This morning’s wintery mix in the Washington DC area reminded me of the weddings my team and I have planned during inclement weather. We prepare in advance with insurance; we purchase golf-size umbrellas; then we determine whether or not we need to move a ceremony inside, but there have been times when we neglected to […]
Your guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so we have two downloads for you! Wedding Budget Worksheet ($5.99US). Before you determine your wedding guest list, you should get a sense of your financial comfort zone first. Here’s a very detailed excel spreadsheet that you can use to […]
Happy New Year Friends! We are incredibly humbled to be included in the next issue of “Washingtonian Bride & Groom” magazine as one of their best wedding vendors for wedding planning. Wahoo! The DC metropolitan area is jam packed with professional wedding planners, so we definitely don’t take this honor lightly. And, I know there would be […]