By Kristen Walker, King of Pops Desserts are a memorable part of the reception. From the ceremonial aspect of the cutting of the cake, or the endearing moment that a couple shares the first bite together. Camera lights go off everywhere, toasting occurs, and...
Wedding Budget 101
By Nadia S. Anderson, CPA, CWEP, Lavender Hill “What’s your budget?” It’s one of the first questions your vendors will ask as you set up consultations. Why It’s Important According to a recent poll, only 9% of couples didn’t pay for any part of their wedding. The...
The Perfect Wedding Day Timeline
By Tatiana Kekuna, Simply Charmed Wedding and Events Creating a perfect timeline for the wedding day is truly the basis for ensuring everything goes as you envisioned. If a wedding were a house, the timeline is the foundation. Sunset Time Most couples want outdoor...
Wedding Tips | Choosing Your Wedding Colors
Spectacular Colors | Elevating Your Wedding Palette By Tommy Waters, The Renaisance Five easy ways to incorporate your colors into the wedding reception: Flowers: With the help of an educated florist, it’s super easy to choose a flower that will accentuate the colors...
Wedding Day Tips from a Wedding Planner
By Tatiana Kekuna, Simply Charmed Weddings and Events When thinking about your wedding day, you may get anxious wondering about all the things that could possibly go wrong (or be forgotten!). There are a few ways to make sure the day goes smoothly and that you are...
Bridal Salon Survival Guide: How to Nail Your Appointment!
Your bridal appointment is one of the most exciting and memorable moments in the wedding planning process! It's THE time when you can try on different wedding dresses and find the perfect one for your special day. But if you've never been to a bridal salon before, you...
Wedding Planning | Start Out on the Right Foot
By Shalese Higginbotham, Madison at the Mill There’s no “wrong” way to plan your wedding, but there are a few things you can do “right” from the start that may save you some headaches later on! Protect the Bling It’s hard to get down to business when you’re...
Creating Your Dream Team: Professional Wedding Vendors Are Essential
Your big day is coming quicker than you think, and you want it to be absolutely perfect! With so many decisions to make, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But there's one decision that will be life-changing: hiring your wedding vendors. From the flowers to the food, every...
Wedding Planning Tips – Sendoff | The Grandest of Exits
By Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion The end of the night is your chance to go out with a bang. Let’s look at a few classic and creative choices to make your exit one to remember! Flower Petals This classic exit never goes out of style. Offering guests lovely...
Wedding Inspiration | 7 Ways to WOW Your Guests
By Kim Moody, The Estate at River Run We know you're spending a ton of spare time browsing through Pinterest weddings. Are all the pics starting to look the same? Everyone wants their wedding to be unique. One way you can achieve that is by picking a venue with that...