Wedding Planning Blog

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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Although referred to as Day-of Coordinators, our job begins the day you hire us. We contact your vendors and let them know you have hired us and act as a liaison between you and your vendor team. We check in with you monthly and are always available to answer any questions and concerns you may have. We are more than your wedding coordinator. Our job entails many roles. We act as your event manager, designer, coordinator and creative director. In addition, we are your sounding board and advocate throughout your entire event planning journey. By working closely with our couples, we are better able to understand you and create a seamless wedding experience that illustrates your love story. This relationship allows us to take on the burden of wedding planning like budget management and vendor contacts and leave you the…
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There’s an undeniable excitement that comes with planning your wedding day. And couples are often choosing to keep the party going and celebrate with other multi-day celebratory events. These events provide couples a time to host a fun and laid-back celebration with their bridal party, family and friends and out-of-town guests, which allows them to unite, reflect and celebrate. As a full-service event planning company, the team of A Beautiful Day by Christina has the experience to successfully execute your Celebration Event. We take great care to understand the goals, vision and budget of each event, and pride ourselves on delivering excellent personal service to our clients. Our Celebration Events include in Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Luncheons, After-Party, Post Wedding Brunches and Gift Bag Assembly and Delivery. Complimentary Consultation to discuss your Event. Assistance in Choosing a Venue to Host Your Event…
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Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions you will need to make in your vendor search. A good wedding photographer can capture all the memories of your big day and help ensure that you have beautiful photographs to look back on for years to come. In Ten, fifteen years from now you may not remember what you had for dinner or other details, but you will have those photos of friends and family, which are priceless. However, choosing the right wedding photographer can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Here are a few tips: What to Look for in a Wedding Photographer Finding your dream wedding photographer becomes a whole lot easier when you know what to look for. There are two main factors that should help drive your decision: the photographer’s…
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