9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!)
You’re in the thick of wedding planning and it’s starting to get hairy. Maybe you’ve hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you’re going hard at it by yourself. If you’re in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, “do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?”
Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding…
Is it okay to email wedding invitations? Totally yes, here are 7 reasons why
The time to hem and haw about whether it’s okay to email your wedding invitations is over. It’s totally okay! Couples are aiming for more eco-friendly wedding choices and even your older relatives are probably even rocking smartphones or at least have internet access. The benefits of digital invitations are huge and you don’t have to feel bad taking advantage of them.
Here are six reasons why online wedding invitations are awesome…
I never wanted a big wedding: here’s why I wish I’d gone with my gut & eloped
Not everyone has dreamed of a big wedding. So when you’re confronted with the planning of one, there might be some lessons learned the hard way: “If you want to have a gorgeous and huge wedding with all the trimmings, go for it! But if you’re more like me, who never really thought hard about a wedding until you were with your life partner, and you love the outdoors, more intimate ceremonies, and really just can’t wait to marry the love of your life without all the trappings of a more traditional wedding, I’ve got your back…”
7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests
I’ve attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone?
Digital wedding invitations save money & the environment (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!)
What if I told you there was a service that offered you totally customizable online wedding invitations with RSVP tracking, a digital resource page (aka wedding website!), and so many more features that gave you all the elegance of a printed invitation without the hefty cost to your wallet and to the Earth? Let’s meet our partner, Greenvelope
5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning
Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn’t always easy, especially when you’re on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn’t have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn’t just for tree-huggers.
Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won’t put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day…