Wedding Planning Blog

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 started. 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 save…
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Ami contacted me in the spring of 2019. She was excited to be getting married at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa. She had all her vendors hired and wanted our help in bringing her Great Gatsby/Roaring 20’s Themed wedding to life. It wasn’t too long after hiring us and you guessed it – the Pandemic struck, and all the planning came to a screeching halt. We kept in touch and put everything on hold and eagerly awaited until we were allowed to have it. It was in March 2020 when Ami contacted me to say the Inn said they could have their special day and we were all excited and eager to finally have her day. Well, you guessed it. It was again put on hold.  Finally, The Inn said it was good to go and her…
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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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