Congratulations! You said Yes! You’re newly engaged and so excited to get the planning process started – especially finding the perfect wedding venue! Before you start perusing the internet for the perfect wedding venue, compile your guest list and your budget. Both of these are very important factors in finding the perfect space for your celebration.…
Thanksgiving is just two days away and is typically a major family holiday! If you are attending Thanksgiving festivities with your boyfriend or girlfriend, you definitely want to take their mother a Hostess Gift to show your appreciation in being included. Put a smile on her face by taking an appropriate hostess gift that shows…
In my years as a wedding planner a question I was asked often was – “How much to tip wedding vendors?” Although most wedding professionals do not expect tips, they are always appreciated. If a tip is expected or required, it is listed in your contract so be sure to check your contract so you…
Music definitely helps to set the tone of your wedding and reception. So we asked C.T. of The Music City Sound to tell us what facts to know before hiring a wedding band and here’s what he told us! SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT HIRING A WEDDING BAND… Your wedding band will be one of the…
In honor of raising awareness for Men’s Health and No Shave November, we thought we would share some history and fun facts about mustaches we found on Movember.com and how No Shave November came about! Here at Happily Connnected, we strive to educate as well as inspire. Although today’s blog isn’t about weddings or events,…
When planning your wedding, there are many things to think about. With the excitement of the day, the last thing you want to think about is achy, blistered feet. As women, we know all to well, that finding a wedding shoe made for dancing can be easier said than done. Luckily, women’s shoes have come…
Written by: Rebecca Elder A fun wedding trend that you may see more of in 2019 is alternative wedding desserts. I’m sure every wedding you’ve ever been to the couple served cake for dessert. Well, what if you don’t like cake? Brides and Grooms are starting to realize that having more dessert options for their…
Planning your honeymoon should be stress free and fun. We asked Certified Romance Travel Advisor, Linda Dancer with Honeymoons, Inc. to share some Honeymoon Planning Tips! I suggest to my couples to have a conversation about what their dream honeymoon experience would be like, a common interest like – somewhere tropical. All beaches are not…
Love this quote… Photo Credit: Wilde Company And it has us thinking about picking out songs for a wedding. Picking songs for your wedding can often be a little daunting. There are so many you have to decide on…the song for the processional, the recessional, and the song you both come in to, First dances,…
Fall is the best time of the year for many reasons. The weather is getting cooler, football is back on TV, and couples are getting married! And in my opinion, there’s no better time to get married than in the fall. Here are some trends if you are considering a fall wedding! Accent colors: Deep…