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Do You Need a Professional Planner?

Yes. The answer is always yes. It’s not just a luxury for those who have money, it is a necessity for a smooth execution of your biggest day!  Let me pose this question: If you had an unlimited budget for your wedding, would you hire a professional planner? Everyone would answer “yes”! Why? Because it… Continue reading Do You Need a Professional Planner?

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How to Get Your Wedding Venue Cheaper.

For the record, I absolutely hate using the word “cheaper” and rather “less expensive”.  I feel that cheap demeans the facts that people are trying to get the best bang for their  buck.  With how expensive weddings are this day and age, who can blame a single person for trying to get more for their… Continue reading How to Get Your Wedding Venue Cheaper.

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Paying the bill does not make it YOUR wedding.

Question: A bride wants a small, intimate ceremony, while _________ is paying the bill and wants an elaborate soirée. Who gets to make all of the decisions? There is no delicate way to put this, but you have to give a little to get a lot. If you are a bride who has not a… Continue reading Paying the bill does not make it YOUR wedding.

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I just got engaged! Now what?

Wedding planning is similar to the military. It is a big game of “Hurry Up and Wait”. Once the question is popped, suddenly brides become in a rush to get their entire day planned within the next 24 hours. Allow me to crush your dreams while I say that it’s not going to happen. The… Continue reading I just got engaged! Now what?

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Mental Prep for Wedding Season

While approaching two of the busiest months in the business, I started putting together a list of things to get me through it. Said list included Red Bull, sewing kit, 50 kinds of tape, bobbi pins, and all things that could potentially make me look like a hero during a bride’s potential mental breakdown. What… Continue reading Mental Prep for Wedding Season

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Things Your Wedding Coordinator is Sick of Seeing.

Mason Jars. These miracle canning jars have been so trendy in the event industry the past few years. As much as I enjoy the ambience they provide at weddings, they are starting to become that popular song that you love at first, but hear it on the radio so much, you get sick of it. … Continue reading Things Your Wedding Coordinator is Sick of Seeing.

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2016 Met Gala looks that are wedding guest worthy

These beautiful designer threads worn by some of the most elite actresses are also a great inspiration for evening wedding guests!  The Met Gala brought some stunning wardrobe selections to the red carpet this year, but also some that are practical for us in the real world.  We may not adopt the designer prices, but… Continue reading 2016 Met Gala looks that are wedding guest worthy

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What a Planner is NOT

Contrary to popular (naïve) belief, being a wedding coordinator is NOT “J-LO” as her ever so popular role in “The Wedding Planner”.  It is beyond that.  If you look as put together as she does in that position, you are not doing it right.  Imagine stressing out about every detail of a wedding falling into place… Continue reading What a Planner is NOT