Photo by Rachel D Photography   When it comes to decisions regarding your guest list, there are varying opinions on inviting children to the wedding. Whether you decide to invite them or not, you must be able to clearly communicate your choice with your guests and be prepared for any children who will attend on the day of your wedding if you do decide to include them. The choice is completely personal to you as a couple, but just know that there are opportunities to include children into the day and your wedding doesn’t have to be an all or nothing situation.  While couples may be ..read more

Once you have all of your big wedding day vendors booked it’s time to start working on the details. You might be a little over budget and thinking about what is most important at this point, am I right? You’re thinking are wedding signs realllllly necessary? While the type of wedding signage can vary from wedding to wedding, it does serve a functional and aesthetic purpose–to give useful information and helpful directions to your guests. Besides being useful, you can use wedding signage to match your decor and even create Instagram-worthy photo backdrops sure to please. When choosing what kind ..read more

I had the opportunity to attend MPI Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter luncheon at Churchill Downs. We started off with a delicious buffet lunch in the newly remodeled Homestretch Club. There’s about a 99.99% chance this is the only time I will ever be in this room. This was a 45 million dollar renovation project that was just recently completed. It has the largest bar in the state of Kentucky, spanning 97 feet long. During lunch several team members at Churchill Downs shared their experiences during previous year’s Derby weeks. Here are some of the things I found most interesting: 152 temporary str ..read more

Undoubtedly, today’s culture has become more and more focused on tipping for services. Every time you checkout there is an option to add in a tip. This tipping culture has many engaged couples wondering which of their wedding vendors expect tips and how much they should plan to set aside for gratuities. Before getting into specifics about certain vendors and tipping, it’s important to note that tips are never required unless it is noted in your contract. Vendors do not expect a tip, but they always appreciate the gesture. Before considering a tip at all, couples should thoroughly review their ..read more

Modern weddings are full of traditions that stem from superstitions–from why we wear the ring on the fourth finger to the bride carrying, “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” Most of these traditions originate from ancient beliefs or superstitions about protecting the couple or ensuring that they would have a prosperous life together. Southerners are a particularly superstitious group; just ask any true southerner about the meaning behind their traditional New Year’s Day meal of collard greens and black-eyed peas! It’s no surprise that the South would have so ..read more

In preparing for your wedding day, there’s a long list of items to get just right so that the image in your mind matches with your dream wedding reality. Wedding venue, decor, flowers, and a stunning wedding dress are usually what come to mind first as you your wedding. However, most brides are also adding another must-have item to that preparation list: a new perfume. Kevin and Anna Photography, Kelli Lynn Photography Why are so many brides including a new perfume as part of their wedding day checklist? Below are just 5 of the top reasons why brides rank the importance of having a signature ..read more

Over the past 15 years as a wedding concierge one of the most common questions I get is “how does alcohol work at weddings?” Truthfully this answer has changed over of the years, but as of today this is the current information we are working with in Kentucky. I will add a disclaimer here, I am not an expert and every wedding (and event) is different and unique. I have talked with numerous people to write this blog to try and answer all of the questions I can for you. Your venue and vendors will have specific rules and guidelines you must follow, this is just an introduction into the topic and ..read more

Below you will find a recommended budget for Lexington, KY weddings. I recommend picking 3 things that are most important to you and not skimping on those. Venue:Average: $7,000 Range: $2,500 – $20,000 Photography:Average: $3500 Range: $2,000 – $8,000 VideographyAverage: $3,000 Range: $2,000 – $7,500 DJ for 4 hour receptionAverage: $2,250 Range: $1,000 – $5,000 Ceremony Music (DJ or musician) Range: $300 – $800 Cake: Prices per slice Average: $6.00 (Multiply by guest count) Caterer: Priced by person BBQ – starts at $20 per person Buffets – start about $30 per person Plated – start about $34 pe ..read more

After more than a decade in the wedding industry I decided it was time for a podcast, to share my experience and to interview local vendors! We have so many incredible resources available for couples, but I want one that is geared specifically for Lexington area couples! Episodes 1 – 3 are out now featuring Type A Catering, Set The Bar and The Thoroughbred Center. New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesday through March and then most likely bi-weekly after that! Listen on Apple or Spotify and follow on instagram!   Credits: Podcast Name: Stephen Siedel with The Siedel Agency Logo Design ..read more

My last blog almost a year ago was about what you could expect to spend on a wedding in Lexington, KY, however, as the world has changed, so has the cost of weddings! Here is an updated budget guide for Central Kentucky weddings. Estimated Cost for Lexington, KY Wedding, August 2022Venue:Average: $7,000 Range: $2,500 – 20,000 Photography:Average: $3200 Range: $2,000 – 8,000 VideographyAverage: $2,750 Range: $2,000 – 7,500 DJ:Average: $2,000 Range: $1,000 – 5,000 Cake: Priced per slice Average: $5.50 (Multiply by guest count) Caterer: Priced by person BBQ – starts at $20 per person Buffets – st ..read more