Why Hire A Wedding Planner?

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A wise woman once told me, “At your wedding you are the guest of honor, not the host” and that is exactly what I tell all my clients. Everyone is there for YOU and you are meant to enjoy every moment and not worry about what’s going on behind the scenes and how to assist your guests.

There seems to be a big misunderstanding that hiring a wedding planner will cost you a fortune. When in reality, a planner can save you a great deal of money in the long run. I know what you’re thinking...this girl must be crazy - but hear me out. Because we work daily with vendors in the area and have established relationships, we’re often able to get discounts on their services. We also know exactly which ones are reputable and able to fit well within your wedding budget. Most wedding planners also have a few different packages available for their clients. With this, you and your fiancé can pick and choose which services best apply to what you’re looking for, and what you’re able to afford. 

Planning a weddings takes time. In the United States the average time for an engagement is 15 months. Most venues book up around a year in advance (especially late spring-November if you live in an area with cold winter months.) If both you and your fiancé work full time jobs, planning a wedding can be challenging and eat into a huge chunk of your nights and weekends. Having someone handle these tasks for you can be a huge lifesaver. 

To Minimize Stress and Maximize Smiles. Chances are this is one of the biggest days of your life thus far and you deserve to enjoy every second of it. There are plenty of engaged couples out there who want to plan out their wedding all on their own, and that is perfectly fine! But, when it comes down to the actual day of, who wouldn’t want someone to come in and assure everything goes smoothly, allowing you to relax and live in the moment? Finding yourself a wedding planner to come in with a timeline for the day, confirm times with all of your vendors, and run the show behind the scenes is exactly what you need in this case. Like I mentioned earlier, you are the guest of honor, not the host. 

Style and Etiquette. There always seems to be questions when it comes to wedding etiquette. Not only will the planner be able to inform you on the correct way to handle things, but they’ll also be able to share a great amount of intel from working in the industry. Whether it’s the current fashion trends, how to work with a small budget and still have a beautiful wedding, advise and assistance with decor, or how to host 500+ people, a coordinator is who you need to turn to. 

We’re Fun. You’ll be spending a lot of time talking with your wedding coordinator, so it’s important to find one you click well with. Through this whole process I’ve become pretty good friends with several clients. Instead of leaving a million tasks for your maid of honor or your mother (both who likely have things to do of their own) you can leave those details in our hands. 

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kell  

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Hey Loves,

As promised, here’s your post all on Etsy engagement rings. Not only are these rings BEAUTIFUL but they are also perfect for couples on a budget. They have over 250 pages on handmade wedding rings alone so theres an enormous selection to browse from. You can search based on your price point, filter by color, and choose which locations you’d like them to have come from. Such a great alternative if you’re wanting to avoid Tiffany's and all the other high end jewelry shops. As always, I hope this was helpful and feel free to leave any comments below :) 

xx,

kell

Spring Weddings

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Now that winter is almost at it’s tail end it’s time to start diving into some spring wedding tips and tricks. Prepare yourself for pastels and fresh flowers. As much as I LOVE outdoor wedding ceremonies, make sure you have a back up plan that involves indoors or a well secured tent/canopy. Whether we like it or not, spring weather can be very unpredictable hence the saying April showers bring May flowers. Incase it does downpour on your big day, don’t get discouraged. As long as you have a back up plan (which your wedding planner should assist with) you’ll be just fine. PLUS - I’ve seen some really cool wedding photos taken out in the rain for couples who are daring enough to go out for a few shots with their umbrellas. 

There are so many fun spring decor options to jazz up your ceremony and reception sites. A fun and simple DIY is to spray paint some wine bottles (I love gold and shimmery gold but you could also opt for a more pastel color for the spring) and stick some flowers in them. You could then place these at the entry table or as centerpieces. A fun DIY youtube tutorial will be coming soon on this, I promise! Stay tuned, loveys :)

xx,

kell

How To Spice Up Your Bridal Shower

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Bridal Showers are AWESOME for the couple. I mean, who wouldn’t love getting showered with gifts and hanging out with a bunch of fun ladies? Unfortunately for the guests, they can be a bit tedious at times. So how do you get your shower to stand out and be fun for everyone? Below are a few ideas to jazz things up a bit ;)

• A mimosa bar. Enough Said. How fun! 
• Lots of treats accompanied by a fun back drop
• Get a photo booth or set up a backdrop where guests can get their pictures taken
• It’s now becoming more and more common to have your future hubby at the shower as well. Take advantage of this and have questions created for the two of you to answer on the spot. I’ve seen it done where the couple will sit back to back in chair, and each have a prop to represent both themselves and their fiance. A question is asked such as “who made the first move” and they’ll have to answer the question by holding up the appropriate prop. (example shown above in the photos attached to this post)
• Have guests write advise for the soon to be newlyweds 
• Good party favors are a must. They don’t have to be expensive either. A mini bottle of champagne, or a mini spa package with nail polish and facial cream, etc. You can find lots of ideas for this via Pinterest

Until next time, folks! 

xx,

kell

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Hey Loveys! 

This post is all about wedding cake (obviously) and what types of questions you should be asking your baker. The average cake consists of three tiers and typically will serve anywhere from 125-150 people. Around six months out from your wedding is when you should be determining the style cake you want and start scheduling tastings. By the time four months prior hits you and your fiancé need to make sure you’ve selected and ordered this delicious wedding dessert. 

Note: It is now becoming more popular to serve cupcakes for couples who are not a huge fan of cake or have a lower budget. Great alternative :)

Questions You Should Be Asking:

> What size will be needed for (enter guest count)

> Will there be additional charges for delivery and set up?

> Does the cost include stands, columns or cake supporters?

> Will there be a cake cutting charge if the reception site doesn’t provide one? 

> What deposit is required and when is the final payment due?

> Will it be delivered in layers and then assembled onsite, or will it be delivered ready to go? Are there extra charges for assembly?

xx,

kell