Booking the right live musician or band for your wedding can take your celebration to the next level, but it’s important to ensure that the act you choose aligns with your vision for the day. To help you make an informed decision, here are 24 essential questions to ask before you hire a musician or…
Choosing the perfect wedding cake is one of the most fun (and delicious!) parts of wedding planning. While picking the flavor, design, and decoration are important, determining the right cake size can be tricky. You want to make sure you have enough for everyone, but you also don’t want to end up with too much…
Congratulations On Your Engagement! After the excitement of your engagement, you likely explored wedding websites, social media, blogs, and magazines. If you’re now feeling overwhelmed by an endless array of checklists and decisions, it might be time to consider hiring a professional wedding planner. Before you and your fiancé meet with potential wedding planners, it’s…
Preserving your wedding bouquet or special event flowers allows you to hold onto cherished memories for years to come. However, entrusting your blooms to a floral preservation company requires careful consideration. To ensure your flowers are preserved with the utmost care and expertise, here are ten questions to ask before making your decision. 1. What…
Interviewing potential vendors is like going on an awkward first date — you both hope there’s chemistry, but it can be confusing to know exactly what to say (even for a Wedding Editor like myself!). I’ll share hard-earned real bride advice along the way, so you know how to spot the best vendor for your…
Finding the perfect wedding officiant is just as important as finding the perfect venue or the perfect dress. You want someone that you connect with, understands your vision, brings a sense of calmness to what can be a very stressful time, someone who is professional and experienced. We asked Benita Livingston of Living Ceremonies the…
A good DJ is more than just speakers and a playlist. We asked the very talented Jon Boyce of Music Tree Entertainment his insight why hiring an experienced and fun DJ for your wedding is super important! The most important thing when looking for a good DJ is making sure it’s more than just a…
I often see people asking “What does a wedding coordinator even do?”, they are being told they need one, but are unfamiliar with what the duties of a coordinator even are. Here are 5 things that a wedding coordinator will do for you. 1. They will “Check Your Work”. I had a client recently use…
Your wedding day is fast approaching and you may find yourself asking “do I need a rehearsal”, or “walking down the aisle seems like such a simple task, does it really need to be rehearsed?” As a planner, I am a big proponent of having a rehearsal. While it may seem like a simple task…
Let’s Talk Paper! Next to the Invitation, the RSVP Card is one of the most important elements in your Invitation Suite. We asked Kim with paperkuts Studio to give us the 411 on RSVP Cards. What Does RSVP Mean? The term “RSVP” comes from the French expression répondez s’il vous plaît, meaning “please respond.” If RSVP is…