Happy Friday everybody! Here comes the “ruffle some feathers” blog of the week. The topic? Open bar? Necessary at a wedding? YES. IT. IS. We’re seeing a whole lot of blog posts on other wedding sites go up this week asking the question if people are having an open bar and is it OK not …
Got Photographer. Got Photos?
Finding the perfect photographer for your wedding or next big event can be a daunting task. Pretty much anyone can label themselves as a photographer now, so the first step is to find the professional amidst a sea of amateurs. Once you’ve done that, it’s all easy right? Not if you’re one of those people …
The Guest’s Guide to Giving
Giving a gift to a couple for their wedding sometimes proves to be a difficult task for guests to accomplish. I am frequently asked what my recommendations are for a good gift to give a couple. I am also frequently told by my clients about the gifts they received that they hated, and worse yet, …
RSVP Education for “That Person”.
You’re invited to a wedding! You get the invitation with the RSVP card. It is addressed to you and your spouse. Well that’s careless of them! You have two children…they must be so busy and stressed with planning the wedding that they simply forgot to write in “and family” on the envelope. You’ll do them …
Who is Your Wedding Coordinator?
It’s interesting to see how fast people will waste their money on “$500 Day Of Coordinators” with no experience, but think that they are actually saving money by not going with a professional that has a higher rate. There is that old saying “you get what you pay for”, and we would like to speak …
Hurricane Sandy
It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since Hurricane Sandy came tearing through New Jersey. No one was prepared for it because it’s NJ, not Miami and we don’t get hurricanes here. At least, not hurricanes that can paralyze a state for weeks and months on end. Snow storms? No problem. Superstorm …
Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Coordinator
“But our venue comes with a coordinator, so we don’t need a planner.” “Our venue told us that they have an on-site coordinator, so we don’t need to hire a planner for the day of.” “The venue said that they handle everything that a planner would.” I have heard all three and frankly, I have …
Oscar de la Renta
….and Oscar de la Renta… We know you recognize this screenshot from the first Sex and the City movie. Carrie Bradshaw wore various iconic dresses for her Vogue shoot, and this one was designed by Oscar de la Renta. This morning, we received news of his passing and it is devastating to say the absolute …
No. Just Stop Talking.
Brides.com published a Top 10 list of things that you should never say to a bride. I want to print this list out a billion times, rent a helicopter and rain it down every weekend in every location that a wedding is taking place. Read the full list here: http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/08/things-to-never-say-to-a-bride.html Number 3 is near and …
Flowers: The Ultimate Ink Blot Test
What do you see? Flowers? A hat? An insect? Ink Blots or “Rorschach Tests” as they are properly known, are used as a personality test. What you see in this picture can determine your personality characteristics and way of thinking. In wedding planning, flowers are the ultimate ink blot test. If you want to ease …