Don’t have the time or the budget to take a lavish honeymoon? Take a mini-moon instead! Sometimes your schedule doesn’t allow for a two-week or more getaway, or your budget is tight after the wedding of your dreams. You can still have a great time...
As a wedding planner, I’ve seen my share of wedding day emergencies. Every bride and groom wants their special day to be perfect, so any mishap is an emergency -- a missing button, a broken heel, a frayed hem. Don’t let these little annoyances ruin...
Unlike her engagement ring, your personal gift to your bride on your wedding day doesn’t have to meet specific criteria. You don’t have to spend a lot of money; in fact, you can spend almost nothing at all. What is important with this gift is...
Are you up-to-date on your wedding guest etiquette? As a wedding guest, you have responsibilities, too! Celebrate the special couple’s big day while minding your manners with these tips. Getting There Always RSVP promptly even if you’re not going to attend. "RSVP" is short for the French...
As a wedding planner, I've definitely experienced a lot of receptions. It's truly special to see a couple enjoy their well-deserved party, but a good reception needs as much forethought and care in planning as the ceremony. Here are my “do’s and don’ts” to making...
After months of wedding planning and having to make decision after decision on the smallest of details, couples often make the mistake of not putting the same energy into the planning of their honeymoon. This trip is a big deal! Not only is it a...
As a wedding planner with lots of experience I’ve seen a ton of bridesmaid scenarios play out over the years. Being asked by your friend to be in her wedding is a big deal and she deserves, on her BIG day, for you to be...
Over the years I've seen a growing problem of guests using their phones (and iPads, for cry'n out loud) during ceremonies to capture the bride walking down the aisle or the kiss. It's pretty much a no-no in all houses of worship and doesn't happen...
One of my favorite parts of helping couples plan their wedding is the gathering of ideas later developed and designed throughout their wedding stationery suite. I'm a big believer that paper plays a huge role in the overall look of a wedding and is an...
So another week is now in full swing and once again it's time for Tuesday's Tip (#tuesdaytip). Thought I'd touch a little on the importance of being gracious on your wedding day. Sure it’s YOUR wedding day and you deserve to celebrate you and your groom, but...