We already know the "day of" package doesn't really exist and starts well before the day of, so let's talk about everything that a coordinator helps with on the special day. Preparation Before I ever walk out the door, I run through several preparation steps. From printing my copy of the agenda (plus several extras), [...]
I actually get this question a lot. "What does a wedding coordinator do?" While I can't exactly speak for all the coordinators across the world, but I can shine some light on what I do for my clients that you may not think about whenever you first consider a coordinator or you hear that your [...]
Photo by: Rachel Ledbetter Okay, so you’re ready to start looking at venues. How exciting! But how do you narrow down from all the hundreds (or maybe thousands) of wedding venues in the Austin and surrounding areas? Well, here are some basic questions to ask yourself to help narrow down what you’re looking for [...]
This can be an overwhelming experience. Ideally everyone only has one wedding in their lifetime and it’s rare that you might plan more than one or two events of this magnitude in a lifetime. So where to start? This is a practical approach to getting the planning underway! Your Budget Starting with a budget can [...]
I have a lot of couples ask me about traditional and non-traditional seating. They ask: does it really matter anymore about the bride’s or grooms side? To be honest, it really just depends on preference! We have some couples that choose the tradition, bride’s guests sit on the left, while the groom’s sit on the [...]
If cake isn’t your favorite thing, there’s no reason you have to have one at your wedding. Weddings are shifting towards a more personal approach, rather than having a specific item because it’s tradition. This means that alternatives to long-standing traditional must-haves are popping up all over the place. Here are a few of my [...]
I get a lot of questions about flowers and florists and even more about saving cash by creating wedding décor without flowers. When you’re a DIY bride, there’s a delicate balance of understanding where you need someone’s expertise and where you can save some cash by doing it yourself. One of the easiest ways to [...]
Lots of couples are moving away from the traditional guest book. You know the one that has one line for each couple and gets shoved in a drawer a month or two after the wedding? Here are some of the cool ideas we've seen put together and we just wanted to share! 1. Puzzle Picture [...]
Toasts are a great way for your closest family and friends to share an intimate moment with you by sharing stories, laughter and tears at your wedding reception. How do you manage who has the special privilege of giving you a wedding toast? I like to follow three simple rules. 1. Pre-select your toasters. Yes, [...]
A lot of couples ask whether or not it's worth it to invest in dance lessons. Here's what we think! There are several times throughout the night for dancing - from the first dance, to the line dances and the electric slide, people getting on the dance floor is a great way for your guests [...]