Stationery is the first thing your guests see and touch when they receive it in the mail. From Save the Dates to the Thank you cards, it’s the best way to communicate who you are and what your wedding will look and feel like. Your stationery lets guests know what to expect. It communicates essential information, such as where the event is taking place, what time it’s taking place and whether it is a formal affair or on the informal side. But it also does much more. Your invitation shares information about the couple’s style, personality and love story. A stationery suite is all-encompassing and brings a cohesive look to your wedding decor. it should include save-the-dates, invitations, welcome signs, programs, escort cards, table numbers and more—it provides couples with endless opportunities to share. With your stationery, your guests…
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DAY-OF COORDINATION: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
When looking to hire your Wedding Day-of Coordinator, the first question you ask should not be “what do you charge”. If you are price shopping, you will find wedding Day-of Coordinators offer services in a wide range of price points. The less expensive Day-of Coordinators are usually newer to wedding planning. Or they may have planned their own wedding or a family/friend’s wedding which they feel makes them an expert. An Experienced Day-of Coordinator will certainly cost more but remember we all started out charging less than we do now. Our price increases with experience. Just like most people’s salaries increase over time as they gain more experience and add more value. If you need surgery, do you go for the least expensive or the most experienced? In our everyday life we choose to hire professionals instead of doing a…
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Adding Greenery to Your Wedding Decor
One of the only decorative elements that works for almost every wedding style is Greenery. It looks just as amazing on its own as it does when used as an accent in your flower arrangements, which is why the greenery wedding trend continues to be so popular. If you’re not into using colorful flowers, greenery is one of the easiest ways to add dimension and texture to your wedding decor—but beyond that, greenery knows no limits. From bouquets and centerpieces to hair accents, garlands, and even wedding stationery, greenery is everywhere right now, and we believe it is here to stay. Greenery & Foliage is as gorgeous as fresh flowers for giving your wedding decor a romantic and modern feel. The wedding trend allows you to bring the outdoors inside and works for almost every wedding style. What’s more, greenery…
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Taking the Stress Out of Your Wedding Day
CONGRATULATIONS . . . YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED! Wedding days are beautiful events that require a lot of planning, research, proper timing, and organization. They are an exciting, whirlwind celebration, but they can also bring in a lot of unnecessary stress, last-minute plans you weren’t aware of, and an overwhelming number of things happening in a very short amount of time. The wedding planning process is a steady stream of decisions both big and small. While some come easily, others might leave you in confused and not know what to do next. Many couples think they can do all of the planning on their own, and that is probably true —UP until the day of the wedding. If you can hire a professional coordinator to handle the details on the actual day, it alleviates so much stress. After all, you…
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The Benefits of Having a Day-of Coordinator
Most people who have been engaged will tell you how difficult it can be to plan a wedding. Searching for the perfect wedding venue, finding professional and dependable vendors you can trust, staying within your wedding budget, the list goes on and on. Wedding coordinators are experts in taking your wedding vision and executing into an event you will remember and cherish for the rest of your life. A wedding requires Synergy – the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. A Beautiful wedding doesn’t happen by accident; it requires a plan and execution. If you are having more than 50 guests, the idea of working with a wedding planner/coordinator should appeal to you. As the director for the most important day of your life,…
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Practicing Self-Care on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day will be a day filled with emotions, from feelings of excitement, anticipation, pure joy as well as anxiety and stress. On your wedding day, taking care of yourself is essential to ensure you feel your best. That is why is important to take care of yourself and practice self-care in the days leading up to your big day. Here are some helpful ways you can “pamper” yourself, so you are ready to take that walk down the aisle stress-free. Feel Your Feelings: If’s okay to acknowledge stress or any other emotion you might be experiencing. Allow yourself to feel and process them. Stay Hydrated: While you may be tempted to indulge in celebratory drinks, don’t forget to drink water. Staying hydrated is crucial for overall well-being. Exercise: A good workout can help release endorphins and reduce…
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