Have you ever been to a wedding reception where you are stuck in your seat waiting for the couple to be introduced? You are famished, but you are forced to sit and “watch” that pre-set salad wilt before your very eyes. It’s painful, isn’t it?!? This guest experience is very similar to what some small […]
When you meet with potential wedding vendors, you may get a little caught up in their beautiful pictures and miss the “nitty gritty” of the business interaction. In order to compare vendor services, you want to walk away knowing pricing, reputation, contract terms, and coverage, so I have listed below five things you should ask […]
Engagement season is upon us, so couples will begin researching and interviewing wedding vendors for their special day. To help out with this search, I have listed below five (5) simple things every wedding vendor should have before couples book them — A Solid Contract. A flimsy contract doesn’t protect you and it doesn’t protect […]
With the birth of social media, we have been given the gift of a platform to showcase our beautiful weddings. 99% of the time, the feedback we receive is glowing. The cake looks yummy; the flowers are beautiful, and bride is just stunning! But, every now and then, the feedback is negative. Sometimes, it […]
For your wedding guests with young children, traveling to your wedding may not be as easy as you think. If this is the case for several of your wedding guests, you might want to consider providing a childcare option for your guests. Before you hire a professional childcare provider for your wedding, check out our 8 […]
Hi there friends and happy summer! Recently, I had an opportunity to share some advice for hiring and working with wedding vendors with the editors at the Inspired by This blog. Well, I am so excited to share that my advice, along with the wise words of other wedding professionals, is featured on a post titled, “13 […]
You Put Off Making Decisions.When you plan a wedding, you will probably make 50+ decisions in a span of a few months. It can be overwhelming. Because of that, many couples retreat and put off making some choices out of fear of making a wrong decision. Unfortunately, putting off decisions can end with you missing out […]
Every now and then, I come across a wedding planning post written by someone who knows very little about wedding planning. These articles can be misleading and misinformed, and they leave couples feeling anxious. Ugh! Here are four articles that are just the opposite! Their authors know the industry, and they can actually help you […]
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 […]