Have you ever been to one of those weddings that started late? Or have you ever arrived at a wedding late because you have the attitude, “They aren’t going to start on time anyway?” Are you worried that your wedding might not start on time? Must Read: Celebrity Kids Who Look Just Like Their Famous Parents (PHOTOS) […]
Living in the South, I find that buffets at weddings are super popular. Brides like the idea of giving their guests multiple meal choices and not having to track the number of guests having beef vs. the number of guests having chicken. And, of course, many brides prefer buffets as a way to save money. […]
Every year, I get a couple of brides who want to do something that, as a planner, makes me break out in hives. They want to invite EVERYONE to their wedding ceremony, but they only want to allow SOME of those people attend the reception. Often, this is an issue of budget. The bride feels […]
If I only had a dollar for every bride who came to me and said, “I’m going to get married at home and save so much money!” I also hear, “My uncle has a HUGE yard and we’re going to have the wedding there so I can save lots of cash!” Ummm…..think again. LIKE HelloBeautiful […]
David Tutera is amazing. Everyone knows this. It’s an obvious wedding fact. He. Is. Awesome. That’s why every bride shows up with pictures from episodes of “My Fair Wedding.” They want a flower arrangement that David featured or want to achieve the overall “feel” from one of his events. Like HelloBeautiful on Facebook to stay […]
We’ve worked with couples whose guest lists have been bursting at the seams because they wanted to invite so many people. Sometimes, couples decide not to allow a guest to bring a date so that they can invite more people. This is a big no-no. It’s no fun being at a wedding without a date […]
Every bride wants a beautiful wedding. I’ve never met a bride who has said, “I don’t really care how my wedding looks.” So here’s the question: After you fall in love with the weddings on shows like “My Fair Wedding” and “I Do Over,” how do YOU create an incredible look for your wedding without […]
One of the biggest issues when it comes to planning a wedding is figuring out how to invite all of your friends, relatives, church members and co-workers while staying on budget. And let’s be real–not many people have the wedding budgets that you see on the wedding television shows. So how do you make it […]
The food at wedding receptions can often get a bad review. Your wedding reception can be different. Here’s how: Schedule A Tasting You should ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a tasting of your reception food. This is a standard practice at most country clubs and hotels as well as with most off-premise catering companies. It’s your […]
Weddings have come a looooong way! These days, brides have tons of options for injecting excitement, style and glamour into their wedding. Photobooths are a hugely popular option for a reception activity. Guests love them and they can take the pictures home as the wedding favor. Lounge areas can create an air of style and […]
Times are tough and weddings are expensive. What’s a bride to do? Save money wherever she can, of course! There are some ideas that brides come up with that drive their wedding vendors CRAZY. Here are 3 big mistakes that brides make that cause wedding vendors to want to pull their hair out. Can’t I […]
I meet so many brides who are looking for a venue that allows them to provide their own catering. There’s nothing wrong with hiring a caterer. I love using caterers at weddings! What IS wrong is hiring a wedding caterer who can’t really pull of your event as a true catering professional would. Often, I […]
