It is difficult to deny the allure of an outdoor wedding. The location options alone seem endless. Beach? Park? Golf Course? Campground? The list goes on. But location notwithstanding, outdoor receptions carry with them some unique obstacles and opportunities that you should bear in mind before deciding the outdoors is the way to go. Consider availability. Reservations for outdoor venues can be hard to get. Oftentimes they are book very far in advance, as demand can be g

Imagine if you will that you’ve done what you think is all the heavy lifting for your wedding: you’ve picked a date, found your venue, and selected all your vendors! Now that all that work is out of the way, you are definitely in the clear to relax and go party, right? Well, not exactly. The big rocks may be out of the way, but there’s a lot of detail to cover to make your wedding day truly a success. Each vendor will have a list of things that need to be done before the wedd

This question gets asked time and time again and the answer is always different. Every person, event, and party are different, so how do you know it’s time to hire someone? Here are a few simple things to consider. We have previously discussed budget and it applies here, too. While hiring a planner does come at a cost, that cost can often be recouped in better vendor pricing your planner negotiates, less losses due to mistakes, no missed deadlines that can incur penalties,

It is difficult to deny the allure of an outdoor wedding. The location options alone seem endless. Beach? Park? Golf Course? Campground? The list goes on. But location notwithstanding, outdoor receptions carry with them some unique obstacles and opportunities that you should bear in mind before deciding the outdoors is the way to go. Consider availability. Reservations for outdoor venues can be hard to get. Oftentimes they are book very far in advance, as demand can be g

There is no better way to tie nature into your wedding theme than by selecting seasonal flowers for your arrangements. While you will likely spend months planning your wedding, your floral designer should be pointing you toward seasonal flowers and greens appropriate for your date. In addition to coordinating with seasonal colors, in season flowers tend to be more affordable. Here are a few classics to consider for spring and summer. In spring, Delphinium are great for addi

Gift registries are a terrific way to remove guesswork for your guests, and ensure that the gifts you receive are practical, useful, and appropriate. But beware! Once you get that scanner in your hand your registry could become a runaway train. Let’s take a few simple steps to prepare for a gift registry. Assess your needs – Are you a cook? Do you like to entertain? Take a look around your home and notice what household items you presently use. Notice, too, if they need

This week’s topic is a complicated one. It is subjective and always changing, but necessary if you don’t want to appear insensitive or clueless. Now we will never be royals, but weddings by tradition are a formal gathering where two people unite in the presence of loved ones to profess their love, commit their lives, and celebrate together. With this formal gathering come certain rules and expectations from the wedding party, the couple and the guests. Wedding Etiquette is

Can you remember a time when you received a wedding invitation? You most likely knew the couple was engaged or you may have already known the date of the wedding, but somehow receiving the invitation in the mail made it official. You couldn’t wait to open the envelope to digest not only the logistics but the look and feel of the invitation. I remember being curious about what colors and style was chosen, which type of font, and the words chosen to describe their union. I