One of the biggest concerns couples have about getting married is being able to afford hosting the wedding for all their family and friends. This should be one of the most exciting times of your life, not a time to be stressed about money for caterers, photographers, and florists. Setting the wedding budget is the easy part, being able to squeeze in all the things you want at the wedding is another thing. The following tips for a hip wedding on a budget will help you create the wedding of … [Read more...]
How To Select The Best Wedding Planning Books
There's no shortage of wedding planning resources available, so where do you start? Use these tips and our list of the 12 Best Wedding Planning Books! The minute that you get engaged, all of a sudden you feel that rush of excitement immediately followed by the avalanche of pressure to plan the perfect wedding. With so many resources today for the bride-to-be, you might think that it would be easier than ever to organize the perfect wedding. The fact however, many newly engaged couples feel a … [Read more...]
Planning For The Many Wedding Flowers You Will Need
Wedding dreams and plans begin at a young age for girls and single women. After an engagement, however, the planning takes on a more serious tone as the bride, groom and their support team attempt to transform these dreams into reality. If you are getting married, proper advance planning will ensure a smooth and joyous event for you and your guests. Planning Your Wedding Flowers Although the wedding flowers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when making your lists, you do not want to … [Read more...]
40 Simple Tips to Trim Your Wedding Catering Budget!
Traditionally, the most expensive cost in the wedding budget is spent on catering the affair. For that reason, savvy couples often look for unique ways to carefully trim their wedding catering budget while still providing guests a night they will remember. Here are 40 simple tips to help trim your wedding catering budget: Wedding Appetizers Simplified 1. When it comes to pricey appetizers like shrimp, have a hostess hand-serve the guests to conserve a huge part of your catering budget. People … [Read more...]
Style Matters When It Comes To Event Planning
When it comes to event planning your personal style matters! While not every event is centered around fashion, for events like Weddings, Quinceaneras, and Sweet 16 Birthday Parties the fashion is an essential part of the event planning process. Style Tips for Event Planning Dress/attire timeline: how soon should I buy my wedding dress? (include time for alterations and fittings), when do tuxedos need to be rented?, how do I get people who live far away fitted in time? How to include color … [Read more...]
Your Success Guide To Planning An Event
Planning an event, any event, can be a time consuming and overwhelming process, especially when you have no idea where to start. The best advice I have ever received as an event planner is to stick to the basics. Answer the big questions and get those answers on paper. Once you have the big picture, the details will follow. Depending on the type of event you are planning, the basics can vary slightly; however, in my experience, I have found in the preplanning stage items that need consideration … [Read more...]