There are a few words that I really can’t stand hearing or using. Mucus, moist and perfect. I hate the word “perfect” when it comes to describing events and well, life in general. (Don’t quit reading, I won’t say the first two gross words again. Promise). let’s explore the definition of the word “perfect” Merriam-Webster …
… and other erroneous advice brought to you by ABC News Good Morning America’s Ginger Zee (ABC meteorologist). Let me preface this blog post before I begin that I absolutely adore ABC Good Morning America and all their anchors and professionals. NBC Today show can suck it as long as they have Matt (Narcissistic) Lauer as …
Today on the Good Morning America show they talked about the costs associated with destination weddings for your guests. On average, $490 per person ($980-$1,000) is spent by guests attending a wedding out-of-state, potentially more at higher-end resort destination locations. Many guests are admitting to going into debt trying to attend these weddings. They simply …
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update: now called HJR3 Have you heard of HJR6? If you think it sounds like a virus you wouldn’t want to contract, you’d be close. It’s the acronym for House Joint Resolution 6 for the State of Indiana. And here it is: House Joint Resolution 6 is a proposed amendment to the Indiana Constitution which states: …
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Everyone (no matter how much money they have) has a budget or total investment in mind when it comes to planning their wedding. Perhaps it’s a total dollar amount and for some people it’s a dollar figure by vendor category (photographer, planner, catering, et al). Your choices on how much to invest in each area …
Event News: This Saturday, March 16th from 10 – 1 pm, Haynie Travel is hosting a small event at their business to promote the El Dorado Resorts in the Riviera Maya! We won’t be there, but we wanted the local engaged couples that would like to get away for their honeymoon or destination wedding to …
local event if you are planning a destination wedding! Read More »
*tweet* *tweet* #instagram FB status update: Married! Social media is super fun, although we use it for both fun AND business. And now for your wedding! Instagram (and just in case you don’t know what this is) it’s a free social media application you can download on your smart phone and now can access through …
“Insurance” is certainly not your favorite wedding topic, but an unfortunate reality. Don’t believe me? Call some couples on the east coast this past weekend. Over a year in planning and *poof* a hurricane named Irene comes through and cancels your big day. There are other super-duper good reasons as well… Venue requires additional liability insurance …
The finale of the how to choose a wending vendor series, we are going to give our final tip. You’ve made the inquiry, you’ve had the interview, perhaps you’ve met a vendor at a bridal show …. now let’s assume you have the proposal. What are the best steps in following up? Here are a …
We are continuing our series on choosing your wedding vendor. Today we are going to talk to you about the interview. It’s like a “first date” with your wedding vendor. Keep these quick tips in mind: Be Prepared: If you are meeting with a florist/designer then bring along photos of designs that you like. This …
Engagement seasons is definitely here, and we could not be more happier. Yes, we are excited about the new business (our families like to eat). BUT, the love and gushy excitement (and dare say, a little panic) is contagious. If you haven’t already attended a bridal show you may be starting to look at vendors …
I usually don’t post these in my blog content (well in the kudos section), but I received this lovely email from a Mother of the Bride at 12:15am this morning. (And a similar email happened to my planner friend, Emilie Duncan). Maddy + Gregg’s wedding was yesterday and it was fantastic. Small, intimate and lovely. …
