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If you have begun your search for a wedding day caterer, we created a checklist that you can download and/or print the lists 12 questions you can ask during your consultation with caterers.  It’s now a part of the Enlightened Creative guidebook titled, “Food Formalities: Your Planning Guidebook for your Wedding Day Cuisine.”  It’s most […]

12 Easy Questions to ask a Caterer during a Wedding Consultation (plus 1 Bonus)

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Wedding Reception. Cylburn Arboretum. Howerton+Wooten Events.

“How Much Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?’ This is probably one of the top 5 questions we receive from our “Day Of” Coordination Couples.  So, we created the chart detailing Wedding Vendor Gratuity Guidelines for our couples to use as they plan for this budget line item. You can find it on our bundle of wedding […]

How Much Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?

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It’s Friday — the end of a loooong work week for many of us. So, how should we celebrate surviving this crazy work week? With a cocktail? No!  That’s so last week. With a doughnut? Yes!  Everyone loves doughnuts! And, doughnut lovers, we are in luck because District Doughnuts had a grand opening in Washington DC this […]

Sweet DC: District Doughnuts

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Newly engaged?  Before you head out to your first wedding venue or vendor meeting, consider preparing yourself with the 5 items listed below — 1. A Bottle of Quick Dry Top Coat. Showing off that gorgeous engagement ring is fun! Showing it off when your polished nails are chipped is a little embarrassing. The beauty […]

5 Items to Stash in Your Purse While Planning Your Wedding

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Is your final menu tasting approaching?  I bet your fiance’ and you have been looking forward to it — And, you should look forward to it!  It’s a fun experience!  It’s also an opportunity to experience the food and service that will leave one of the biggest impacts on your wedding. As you prepare for […]

A Thorough Worksheet For Your Menu Tasting

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When I was planning my own wedding, I hired two wedding photographers. Not at the same time.  I had to walk away from my relationship with the first photographer. I wasn’t angry with him – I just realized two weeks into our relationship that he and I were not a good fit. I don’t leave […]

How to Walk Away From A Bad Vendor Relationship

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