Christina

Congratulations – you are engaged!  The excitement is overwhelming, and you are eager to start planning for your Special day.  To saved money on your wedding budget and are going to plan your own wedding – how hard can it be, right? You start gathering information and thinking…. this isn’t so bad…. I can do it.  The plans are coming along, and it is getting closer to the wedding day.  The stress starts to build, and you and your mother are feeling like the day will never come.  Contracts have been signed and the fees are nonrefundable. You start to see that the budget is now out of control.  You have spent more than you planned, but there is no turning back now.  The BIG day is finally here.  Your stress level is off the charts and so is your…
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Your wedding day should be all about you. One that reflects your unique style and creates an amazing experience your guests will remember and cherish for years to come but most of all, it’s a day to celebrate your love. Wedding planning involves many details and decisions that culminate into a beautiful day – A Day that must be handled with utmost attention and care. We would be honored to guide you gently from start to finish, allowing you to have the wedding day of your dreams. Each wedding we coordinate is completely inspired by you, to be authentic and timeless with exciting details. Your guests are one of the most important elements we take into account when we are coordinating your event, ensuring the warmth and hospitability you would give them yourself. Our Process is two-fold ~ Connect ~ We…
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In the age of selfies and Instagram we are always taking fun photos of ourselves and our friends when we get together, and the same thing happens at weddings! The best way to get those fun photos of your guests at your wedding is by having a photo booth! Photo booths – who doesn’t love them?!  They are SUCH a fun activity to incorporate into your wedding! As a wedding planner, I’ve observed all the fun that people have at wedding photo booths, which is one of the many great reasons why you should consider having one at your wedding. They Are Great Entertainment! One of the best reasons to have a photo booth is to entertain your guests. It’s important to consider that weddings have down times, and you have to think of a way to keep your guests…
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Congratulations!! You’ve just gotten engaged!  It’s time to start planning the day you begin your married life!  Several decisions need to be made, quickly. Here is a comprehensive wedding planning checklist to get you start. Keep in mind if you wedding is taking place during popular months of the year, i.e. spring and fall in North Carolina, and you have a favorite venue and vendors in mind, you may want to book them early. These services can be provided by A Beautiful Day by Christina.  Our team would love to take the stress out of your planning and create the dream wedding you’ve been waiting for! 12+ Months: Choose a wedding date​ Determine your budget Pick your wedding party Schedule engagement photos Research venues Research wedding dresses and plan a shopping day with your mom or bestie’s Create and order…
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When looking to hire your Wedding planner, the first question you should not be asking is “what do you charge”. If you are price shopping, you will find wedding planners offer services in a wide range of price points. The less expensive planners 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 planner 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 job ourselves. We…
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We Still Have Limited 2022  Dates Available at Discounted Fees Contact Us for For Information   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. 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, your planner will help you avoid some dreadful mishaps that could ruin your day Still need more convincing why you should hire a planner/coordinator? Read…
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