As a planner, I have heard all of the reasons why couples don’t want children at their wedding – “It costs too much!” “They’re disruptive!” “They’re loud.” “They cry.” I’m a mom — I get it. But, think about this. Where else are they going to see proper, open expressions of love? Yes, they should […]
Ahh! The bride in that picture was me — 16 years ago today. If I could transport myself back to her, I would tell that young bride to trust all of the wedding day details she planned. She should dance with her husband as much as she can. And, she should relax. Everything is going […]
Did the June 29th derecho storm make you think long and hard about your own weather emergency plan? Hopefully, all of us developed an emergency plan for our homes, but what about your wedding day? Here are some posts for developing an emergency plan while planning your wedding. We hope you find them helpful. Force […]
I heard about a wedding reception where the photographer and the florist placed their business cards on each of the dinner tables. And, the deejay had a fairly large promotional sign next to his music table. There were so many signs, business cards and postcards that the storyteller felt like she was watching a Nascar […]
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a family member’s high school graduation. It was one of those family events that had all of us saying, “Wow, time went by so fast!” When he was just a little guy, Chris Wooten and I were an active part of his life. As he grew older, […]
After you announce your engagement to family and friends, take a moment to consider the roadblocks that might interfere with your wedding planning. It might be money, your mom’s crazy ideas, the rainy weather, or the amount of time you have available to focus on your wedding. Whatever it might be, assume that hiccups may […]
Think about your physical discomforts in advance — Break in your shoes, test run your undergarments, and don’t wait until the week of your wedding to get contacts for the first time. Test drive your wedding gown — Before you purchase your wedding gown, make sure that you are able to dance, raise your arms, sit […]
When you hire a wedding vendor because that company’s services cost the least, here are some things you might get — 1. Slow Service. To keep their expenses low, some wedding vendors trim the number of on-site staff. How does this affect you? Have you ever been to a wedding reception where the dinner […]
A couple of years ago, I got a pricing inquiry from a bride. Her money was tight, so she wanted to know how much it would cost for me to show up at her wedding reception for a couple of hours on her wedding day. “Wha?!? You want me to just show up for a […]