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Your Wedding Day Is Over….Now What?
The I Do’s have been said, the champagne drunk, and the night danced away……. now what? Wedding days go by so quickly. There are months of planning and then suddenly its all over. Many times I would get emails from my brides a few days after asking “what am I forgetting?”. Its no wonder that with all the craziness before the wedding, no one even thinks of what to do after. Here are the five things I remind my brides to do post wedding. #1- Breath You can finally relax and just be married!! Take some time to just be together and have some down time. It might seem obvious…
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How To Coordinate The Day And Not Go Crazy
Keeping sane on the busiest day of your life and actually enjoying it So many details of a wedding don’t play out until the day has arrived. It can be a lot to manage when all you want to do is relax and enjoy the day. Sometimes there are a million people asking you questions, or there is an emergency that has to be dealt with, or a vendor who needs directions. On that day you shouldn’t have to deal with any of that. Here are a few ways you’ll be able to do just that. Tip #1- Have A Day Of Coordinator Having a day of coordinator takes so…
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Bridal On A Budget
Five tips on how to get the most bang for your buck when buying your wedding dress Tip 1: Know Your Budget This might seem like a silly tip, but in reality it’s really good to know going into your appointment how much you’re willing to spend. When telling your consultant how much you wanna spend, remember costs such as alternations, accessories, and headpieces. Its good to think about the purchase as a whole and then carve out how much you wanna spend. Tip 2: Ask The Price Range When making an appointment at a bridal store, ask what their price range is. I know it might be uncomfortable, but…
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COVID 19 and the Wedding Industry
How couples are dealing with rescheduling and planning their weddings. Comment below what you would do in this situation! Weddings all around the global are being effected by COVID 19. Here are a few ways couples are dealing with having to make their big day work around a pandemic. #1- Postponing/Rescheduling This is the most popular option as government regulations are not allowing any social gatherings and are recommending social distancing. While it is a bummer to change the day, this method ensure that friends, family, and event workers can stay safe and at home! While many vendors are willing to work around these changes, couples will still lose some…
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Why Are Weddings Such A Big Deal
Let’s get real about weddings these days… I feel like this post will go against everything this blog is about, and I pray that my boss doesn’t read it. However, planning my own wedding has helped me see how ridiculous expensive and over the top everything has become. First, lets talk about the cost. I remember sitting in on my first meeting for booking a venue, the cost stunned me. You could put a down payment on a house for almost the same price. For some reason, as soon as you say the word wedding everything becomes four times more expensive. Seriously, if you’re having a small wedding, tell your…
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What’s Hot- Food Trends for 2020
Let’s talk about the part of the wedding that everyone either loves or hates We all know that the food at wedding will make or break the day, and while those boring plated meals will always be a staple of wedding, 2020 is bringing some amazing food options. Food Trend 1: Charcuterie This trend is no surprise as charcuterie cheese boards are being popularized everywhere. This elevated cheese and crackers deal is going to become the new norm for appetizers and we are here for it. Food Trend 2: International Cuisines Say good bye to the steak and chicken options, 2020 is bringing food of the world to wedding tables.…
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What You Need To Know Before Shopping For Your Wedding Dress
Things that will help you before and during your dress shopping to maximize the experience. Working in the bridal industry for four years, I’ve seen a lot of dress shopping experiences. For the most part, they have been good and everyone leaves happy. However, there have been several occasions that a bride has left heartbroken or without her dress. With this experience in mind; I have created a list of five things you can do so when you look for your dream dress, you’ll be ready to say yes. Tip 1: Be Ready To Find Your Dress That Day If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a…
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Destination Wedding
Hey All! We are doing something a little different this week, Grace from Grace Holler Photography is sharing a little preview about Greece as a destination wedding location. Enjoy! Could you see yourself getting married to the love of your life in Greece?! Greece is known for having clear, blue, sparkling water. Almost as if it is fake. There are cute towns all around Greece. There is great food (Greeks love to eat). Could you imagine walking down the aisle to your sweetheart along the sea, as the sun sets, while the sea breeze blows your dress in the warm weather? The sound of the iyre will bring everything together. …
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What To Do With All Theses Opinions
You’re Engaged!!! Now what to do with all this unsolicited advice and opinions. When announcing your engagement your friends, your sweet grandma, and even the random person at the grocery store will share some excitement and their ideas on how your wedding day should go. For some reason, there is something about getting married that makes people think they have an open invitation to While we love their support, it can be overwhelming and at times frustrating when everyone believe they have to give their two cents about your day. So while you love all the people in your life, the big question is how do you kindly tell them…
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Weddings of 2020
Looking at the top five trends we’ll see in 2020 weddings Wedding Trend 1- More Greenery Than Flowers Steps aside roses and peonies, you’ve been replaced. For many upcoming weddings, couples have opted out of large arrangements and bouquets for the understated beauty of greenery. Especially with the cost of flowers increasing, going “green” will leave some extra room in the budget. Wedding Trend 2- Alternative Wedding Dress Many brides are throwing aside the traditional white dress for something much more fun. These options include anything from a pant suit to a romper with an over-skirt. Whatever it is dresses of 2020 are leaning towards trendy and flirty. Wedding Trend…