In an industry where Instagram and Pinterest set the pace for wedding day expectations, this may not be a popular opinion... but here me out. Planning a wedding may be one of the most amazing moments in your life, but it can be a labor of love. Large floral installs. Multi-layered guest place setting with a custom menu card and custom gold-plated name card. Wanting and planning those details for 250 guests realistically is a lot. Your planner will cost more, 20+ tables to decorate costs more and if your guests are foodies like my team is, the cost of food is real! Creating the perfect wedding ..read more

You know you are good at what you do, but why aren't you closing on those contracts... Are You Nailing Your Consultations? No? What's Up With That? You know you are great at what you do. In fact, you are amazing at what you do. So why aren't you closing on those consultations? When you are in consultation mode there are a few mistakes that we can sometimes make. We get really excited and talk more about us being awesome planners. The reality is, if they did not think you were at least an ok planner, then they would not have called you. You have to remember that this potential client may have j ..read more

Never is a strong word, but I really work to not have meetings after 3 pm. What's my reason? Simply because I am not at my best at 3 pm and after. This may sound like a trivial thing to do, but I think it is important to feel great and have the ability to manage a great meeting whether it's with my team or with a client. Basically, I want to provide great customer service to my clients. For me, that may look like avoiding meetings after 3. If my clients have a schedule that doesn't allow them to meet prior to 3, then I grab an extra cup of my favorite coffee and put on a great show, or I pair ..read more

You know you are good at what you do, but why aren't you closing on those contracts... Are You Nailing Your Consultations? No? What's Up With That? You know you are great at what you do. In fact, you are amazing at what you do. So why aren't you closing on those consultations? When you are in consultation mode there are a few mistakes that we can sometimes make. We get really excited and talk more about us being awesome planners You have to remember that this potential client may have just got engaged and they are really excited about this moment. You talking about yourself and your business i ..read more

So, you thought choosing a wedding gown was exhausting? Now you have to deal with the bridesmaid dresses. This is the part of the wedding planning process where friendships are made or broken. Bridesmaids don't want to upstage the bride, but they do want to look -- well, not hideous. You've probably seen so many disastrous bridesmaid dresses in movies that they're a cliché. Oh, you know -- the Little-Bo-Peep dress with balloon sleeves, or the satin nightmare with puce stripes and a big ruffle to match. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   How Stuff Works , https://lifest ..read more

For most guests, the wedding cocktail hour is the best, most delicious part of the entire celebration. After all, those 60-plus minutes following the ceremony are a chance for guests to mix and mingle while sipping cocktails and sampling a wide variety of foods. The cocktail hour also sets the tone for the rest of the evening and warms guests up for the reception. Plus, the atmosphere is usually more relaxed and laid-back, which means couples have an opportunity to get creative with the cocktail-hour menu and choose dishes that really let their personalities come through. Read M ..read more

Considering serving alcohol at your wedding? Here are seven tips on how to budget for the perfect party and choose just the right kind of beverages for your big day. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   The Spruce , https://www.thespruce.com/ Article Written By:  Chloe Taylor-Blais Original Article Posted on:  12/16/20 Link to Original Article: https://www.thespruce.com/alcohol-tips-at-your-wedding-4161126 ..read more

Having a wedding isn’t as simple as saying “I do” — and it’s a lot more expensive. The average cost of a wedding in 2019 was $33,900 (including the engagement ring, ceremony and reception), according to The Knot's 2019 Real Weddings Study. Here’s what you should know about wedding costs and how to realistically estimate how much you’ll spend to take the plunge. Read More Original Article Source Credits: nerdwallet, https://www.nerdwallet.com Article Written By: Lauren Schwahn Original Article Posted on: February 18, 2020 Link to Original Article: https://www ..read more

t's a common formality for respectful wedding guests to never wear a black or white dress to a wedding. This is because tradition says that black looks too funereal while white would appear to compete with the bride. Despite the custom, it is now quite common to see wedding guests wearing a little black dress at ceremonies. This begs the question: is wearing white to a wedding now okay for guests? Read More Original Article Source Credits: the spruce, https://www.thespruce.com Article Written By: Nina Callaway Original Article Posted on: 09/17/20 Link to Original ..read more

Invited to a wedding and not sure what to wear? We've got you covered with a few fashion dos and don'ts. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a wedding is you want to look cool and stylish, but you don't want to distract from the couple or draw attention for the wrong reasons. That's why we recommend you use the wording on the invitation or the time of year to determine your wedding attire. Read More Original Article Source Credits: the knot, https://www.theknot.com Article Written By: Amanda Elser  Original Article Posted on: Nov 23, 2 ..read more