Why a wedding planner can save a bride money, and time

Planning a wedding is hard work and involves a lot of time and organization. Most brides nowadays have busy lives between work, school, family and extra curricular activities, there isn’t a lot of time left over for calling vendors and searching for the best prices and quality products for your wedding.  Because of this a lot of brides end up booking the first vendor they find without really researching whether they are booking the right vendor for what they need.

When newly engaged brides were asked if they would use a wedding planner most of them suggested that the reason they wouldn’t use a wedding planner is because of the price. This is a common misconception and seems to be the opinion of most people. Unfortunately this couldn’t be more further from the truth. [Read more]

How to choose the right venue for your wedding

After your partner pops the question and reality sets in, a million things start running through a brides mind. When should we get married, what venue should we choose, how many people should we invite; and the list goes on and on.

First thing you need to sit down and discuss is what type of wedding you are both hoping for. Do you want to be married on a beach somewhere hot, or would you prefer a mountain wedding, or a very formal event a posh hotel? Obviously the answer this question will help you start your planning, after all there is no point calling hotels in the city when you are hoping for a beach wedding in Mexico! [Read more]

How to choose what linen supplier to use for your wedding

As little girls we wait our whole lives for that big day…our wedding day! After the excitement of the engagement we are then faced with the challenge of starting the planning process. We read through all the wedding magazines and ask our married friends for advice on where to start.

The hardest part of wedding planning is achieving your dream wedding while keeping within the budget….wouldn’t it be easy if we had all the money in the world and didn’t have to worry about realistic!

Before you decide on your wedding décor you should identify the things that are most important to you regarding the décor for the ceremony and the reception hall.  Do you have a theme or color scheme you have envisioned, what does the venue include, what is your budget for décor?  You will want to take your time researching different vendors because the décor will be the one thing that can transform any venue and will make the biggest impact on your guest’s first impression. [Read more]

6 Things to consider when choosing your wedding décor colors for your reception hall

There are many things to consider when you are choosing the colors for your wedding décor. If you take the time to follow the following 6 points it will help you stay on budget and make your dream venue a reality.

What does your venue provide: Start at the beginning, once you choose your venue make a list of what the venue already has for décor and what is included so you don’t waste your time looking for things that are already there. Here are a few questions you should be asking: What kind of linen comes standard at the venue, do you get a choice of linen colors, do they rent any additional items, does your venue have preferred vendors that they recommend for rentals, do they have any pictures of different styles already used in the room so you can get a feel for what has worked before? [Read more]

5 Things to consider when choosing a linen supplier for your wedding

There are many things to consider when you are choosing the linen supplier for your wedding. If you take the time to read through the following 5 points it will help you to save money and create your dream look for your wedding.

What is your Budget: Budget is always important and should be kept in mind when planning every aspect of your wedding including wedding décor. The sky is the limit when you are choosing wedding décor and the pricing can range from very low to extremely expensive. Just remember that in this industry you get what you pay for and it isn’t always worth it to go with the least expensive linen provider just to save money. [Read more]