Wedding Planning Blog

As we welcome 2024 and bring in a new year, We at A Beautiful Day by Christina extend my warmest wishes to all the beautiful couples who are embarking on this new and exciting journey of love. We are excited and looking forward to playing a part in all your special moments. This new year brings with it a canvas of opportunities for you to paint your dreams and create memories that will last a lifetime. In this, my first blog post of the season, I want to share with you some of what I consider valuable tips on how to approach your wedding planning journey and make 2024 the year all your dreams come true. How do you Envision Your Day? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the vision you have for your wedding…
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The initial post-engagement stage is an exciting and exhilarating time that you should enjoy, glowing from the joy of finding someone you want to spend the rest of your life with; you’re on your way! But be prepared for some dizzying, unexpected things. The holiday season is proposal time; approximately 18 percent of all proposals happen in December, which means January tends to be a month of thinking, wait… now what? By all means, take your time. But here is some advice as a wedding planner that those wedding books tend to overlook. Enjoy all the well wishes but try to deflect all the endless questions. You’ll be surprised by the flood of questions that follow your engagement. When are you getting married? Where are you getting married? Are you going to have a big or small wedding? Who are…
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If sticking to a wedding budget isn’t your thing, and you find yourself unsure and completely overwhelmed by the ever-growing details, then you’re in the right place. We can help. With more and more couples having busy life schedules, hiring a full-service planner has become more and more popular. Planning a wedding can get super overwhelming! Especially when you have multiple vendors sending through emails all asking the same questions you’ve answered a dozen times. A full-service planner takes all the stress and unnecessary back and forth when planning a wedding. As your wedding planner it is our job to make your wedding journey a beautiful and memorable experience. Think of us as your very own Personal Assistant, here to help you with every step of the planning process. Providing professional advice and recommendations while doing all of the busy…
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I am asked this question often. What is the difference between a Wedding Coordinator and a Wedding Planner. When you first start wedding planning you hear the terms wedding consultant, wedding coordinator, venue coordinator, wedding planner, and wedding designer all thrown around. So, what’s the difference? Many people think they are interchangeable and mean the same things. They are not the same. Here is what differentiates them:  Wedding Coordinator – This is someone who doesn’t plan your wedding. You plan your wedding, and you hire the coordinator to come in at the end of your engagement to take over coordination of wedding vendors and some details. They will usually begin working with you 30-60 days prior to your wedding, have a venue walk through, create a timeline for the wedding, and manage your vendors. They should also direct the rehearsal and…
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Think of your bridesmaids, as your Support Group, your A-team, your Wedding Day front line. Here are a few suggestions on choosing the just the right people. Figuring out how to choose your bridesmaids can feel overwhelming, especially if you have a large group of friends, which you suddenly must narrow down. The good news is that bridal parties can range from a single maid or matron of honor to more than a dozen bridesmaids, so you can accommodate as many or as few friends as you want. But even once you finally settle on how many bridesmaids to have, there are a few details that you will want to consider, like your wedding budget, what you want your bridesmaids to wear, and if you want to include family members before officially asking them to be part of your special…
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Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of wedding invitations? Now, you might be thinking, In this digital age, do we really need fancy paper invitations?” Well, hold bridal veil because we’re about to unravel why wedding invitations are still as important as ever! Wedding invitations are like the magical keys that unlock the joy and excitement of your big day. They create anticipation, set the tone, reflect your unique style, become cherished keepsakes, and ensure everyone knows what, when, and where. Embrace the tradition and have a blast designing your invitations. After all, your love story deserves a grand entrance! Your Invitation Sets the Entire Event The wedding invitation will set the tone for the big day. It will tell your guests the style and formality of your wedding day as well as provides information that your…
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