Print and read over our timelines and planning documents, organize place cards, get a good night’s sleep… our lists for wedding day prep are long and detailed, but often predictable! We ensure everything is checked twice and ready to go. We do, however have some to-do’s that are a little less conventional, and are in place based on our years of experience.
Read MoreAn important wedding planning task that we always advise our clients to do is purchase wedding insurance. I thought it would be helpful for my current clients, future clients, and anyone else reading this little blog to talk about wedding insurance. I know it isn't a sexy topic, but it is something every bride and groom should be informed about!
Read MoreI often get asked during consultations, “What is the difference between wedding planning and wedding design?” In our industry, I think the two words get confused with one another on a regular basis. You might hear planners calling themselves designers, and vice versa. You can offer both, but - in my opinion - they are fundamentally different services.
Read MoreI cannot tell you how many times I hear from current or potential clients that they were shocked to discover xyz about planning their wedding in the city Atlanta. I am so lucky to serve couples in an area with a booming wedding industry, but it took me some time at the beginning of my career to learn the ropes and make those important connections. Today I want to share with you 5 things I have learned during my time here in the Atlanta wedding industry.
Read MoreI was fortunate to guest blog for Aisle Planner last week about improving your client experience! If you aren't already familiar with Aisle Planner, it is the planning software I use to manage my client projects and to give my clients a streamlined and supportive wedding planning platform.
Read MoreAh, the dreaded budget. It is such a hot topic during wedding planning, and can cause stress to creep into the planning process. Did you know the average couple overshoots their budget by around 15% - 20%? If the damage is already done, I have some budget tricks to share with you today.
Read MoreSome of the most talented photographers I know are sharing their expertise on the blog today! I wouldn’t know where to begin when capturing & editing a wedding photo, much less 1,000 of them, so I was excited for them to boil down their top piece of advice for you. And let me tell you – it was hard for them to pick just one thing to tell you! Whether you have already booked your photographer or are still on the hunt, these folks have shared a ton of practical advice!
Read MoreDid you know that the average bridesmaid spends around $1,500 dollars just to be a part of your day? Groomsmen also spend quite a bit on bachelor festivities, travel expenses, and tuxedo rentals. Not only does your wedding party spend a lot of money to be a part of your wedding, but they also dedicate a great deal of time and energy to make your day special. How will you say thank you for their commitment and dedication to your wedding?
Read MoreI recently had a bride ask me, “My photographer has a timeline. My DJ has a schedule of events. My caterer has their timeline for food service. So… why do I need you to create a timeline, too?” Each vendor is the expert of their own individual timeline and amount of time they need during each part of your day to do their best work, but that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily communicating with the rest of your vendor team to make sure that the schedule doesn’t conflict. There needs to be a Master Timeline for seamless execution.
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