Ah, the wedding toast…..s. Do you take the sentimental route and pray that you have everyone crying? Do you play stand up comedian and hope for roaring laughter? Do you go up to the microphone with your i(way too big to be holding and you look ridiculous)Pad in front of your face the entire time? …
Do not spend your entire budget on the venue. Don’t do it.
50% See that number? That is the amount of your budget that you are allowed to spend on your venue. Not 51%. In party planning, we often see our clients (and the clients that no longer have the budget to afford a party planner….or anything else) get remorseful when they realize that they have spent …
Say “yes” to the dress, and “no” to the entourage
Over the years one of the most common frustrations that our brides have, is listening to the opinions of her bridal party. When planning a wedding, almost everyone feels they have a right to throw in their two cents (even when they aren’t literally throwing in any cents) and most think they are being “helpful”. …
Yes, hire a videographer.
I hear a lot of event planners telling their clients, and just telling people in general, that the best way to save money on your event is to cut the videographer. To those planners, I say this: stop talking. Videography is essential to every single party in your life. It is not what you cut …
The Bloom is Off the Rose
One of the appointments that we accompany our clients to is the florist appointment. We see a lot of people struggle to convey their vision for flowers on the big day, so we act as the translator and offer up some ideas of our own. It’s also important for us to be there because the …
You’re Harder to Reach than the Pope. *Update*
One of the many things we offer our clients is working with them to block hotel rooms for their guests. This includes finding the perfect hotel that offers the amenities they want including: an on site restaurant (with the menu they like), a bar, a pool, a fitness center, late check out, shuttle service (preferably …
BYOM. That’s “Bring Your Own Music”
Weddings are expensive. Say it out loud a few times. Weddings are expensive. Do they have to be over the top expensive? No. Do they have to drive you to the poor house? No. But are they expensive? Damn straight they are. A wedding is, theoretically, a once in your lifetime day where you want …
Tables are the New Linens
Latest trend that we are obsessed with: tables sans linens. In fact, tables ARE the new linens. Whether you’re having a glammed up glitzy party, or a rustic event on a farm, burn those linens and make those tables naked, as they should be! Depending on your style of event, you may be thinking about …
No show? No bueno!
Time to touch on a touchy subject. Flaking out on an appointment. In the event planning industry, we see it all the time. Appointment made, appointment confirmed, appointment doesn’t show up. Maybe they got sick. Maybe they’re hungover. Maybe they forgot. Or maybe they just didn’t feel like it. More often than not, it’s that …
It’s the Great Gatsby for Snooki’s New Jersey Nuptials!
It’s all over the news! Nicole (aka Snooki) is getting married this fall at one of our favorite venues, The Venetian! An absolute perfect choice for this Italian princess, as this venue boasts amazing food and incredible decor. We were not surprised to learn that Nicole is not interested in decorating the place in wall to …