Wedding Planning Blog

It’s never easy to spend important life moments (such as a wedding) without those friends and family members that you hold so close to your heart, which is why it’s such a nice gesture to set aside a space at your ceremony, social hour or reception to honor deceased loved ones at your wedding by remembering their spirit, life, and love. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider. Stairway to Heaven (Memory Ladder) This unique DIY project that can serve as a beautiful reminder of loved ones no longer with you on your wedding day is a ‘Stairway to heaven’. Decorate a wooden step ladder with photos, sentimental items and wedding décor that can be placed in the cocktail hour area and moved to the reception for all to see. Memory Tree Suspend photos from the branches…
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At A Beautiful Day by Christina, our goal is to give you the wedding you’ve always dreamed of – An event that reflects your unique personality and style. Christina believes planning a wedding of your dreams should be just like falling in love . . . joyful and effortless! Christina Mathews, owner of A Beautiful Day by Christina started her business in 2009 and has built a reputation for producing beautiful weddings that always leave her clients happy. Christina and her team bring a calm and caring presence to every wedding that they are privileged to be a part of. They possess a passion and enthusiasm for this unique business that is evident from the first time you meet them. One the most rewarding moments is when a bride comes up to them at the end of the evening, with tears…
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There are so many decisions that need to be made before walking down the aisle. From choosing your vendors best suited for your vision and budget, and navigating tough etiquette issue, and more. Fortunately as your wedding planners we can be a big help in all aspects of coordinating your big day. We can help you save money Hiring a wedding planner can actually save you money in your budget. Give us your target budget and she will make sure that you stick to it, as well as recommend vendors and services that will fit within your price range. They can “grant wishes” While wedding planners aren’t Fairy Godmothers or anything like that, our knowledge and long standing relationships with other vendors can help bring your ideas to reality. We will be your voice of reason However, as your wedding…
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First and foremost, a Day-of Coordinator will play a big, big part of relieving your stress in general. They will be responsible for executing all the small details required during your event.  They’re going to be your point person all day for everything and anything! In the simplest terms, a day of coordinator serves as your problem solver for the day. Additional duties can include creating timelines in the pre-planning stages. A timeline is a very important component in making your day run smoothly. A completed timeline will consist of your ceremony and reception schedule, but also pre-ceremony. Your coordinator will know what’s happening with photography, keep you on track while getting ready, overseeing the venue in general, and much more before they step foot on site. They’re going to have details laid out to help you stay within your desired timeframe,…
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This is a wedding question that never used to exist. Tradition has always taught us that it is bad luck for a groom to see his bride before she walks down the aisle. If you are not familiar with this somewhat new wedding trend, a first look is when the wedding couple sees each other in their dress/suit/tux for the first time on their wedding day, but before the ceremony. Usually the groom stands in one spot while the bride comes up behind him and taps him on the shoulder. He turns around and … tada! There’s a beautiful bride standing there! You can also do something a little different, with the bride standing still while the groom comes up behind her. Usually the first look is captured by the wedding photographer and/or videographer and it’s a special intimate moment between…
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Without question, the wedding trends for 2021 are going to be influenced by the Coronavirus lockdown of 2020. From helping the US economy bounce back to adopting a ‘go big or go home’ mentality for postponed weddings, this period of time we’ve been stuck in our homes – not able to hug our loved ones – will have a profound effect on how we choose to celebrate. You’ll see a trend for intimate micro weddings and maxi-weddings where everything from your wedding attire to your music is oversized and extravagant. That’s because we’ll see two clear paths emerging out of 2020 –  those who feel the need to scale back and focus on a tight-knit group of closest family and friend, and those whose passion to celebrate with everyone they care for means a BIG guest list. RELAXED AND INFORMAL Top of the…
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