Essential food truck wedding tips for maximum traveling food fun
Food trucks have so many perks: style for days, great food options, budget-friendly vendors, and ease of having everything in one place. But weather, long lines, and of course, the logistics of the schedule can make a food truck wedding challenging. But when tacos, burgers, ice cream, artisanal coffee, and gourmet street food are the prizes, it’s well worth the challenge. Let’s talk about food truck wedding tips for securing the dinner hour time and some general tips for making it awesome.
What new photographers NEED to know about photography pricing
The sky isn’t falling and the photography industry doesn’t need another “price justification” blog post to share with clients. Yes, owning a photography business is tough. Owning any business is tough. Especially “fun” businesses. I still have hard days, weeks, and months. There is more competition than ever, yes. There are also lots of photographers who have successful businesses… based on solid business principles. Mike Allebach is here to keep it real with new photographers about their photography pricing.
The real questions you should be asking your wedding photographer (and reasons to RUN!)
Want to know the best questions for wedding photographers that will get you the answers you actually need to make an informed decision about who to hire to capture the most beautiful shots of your wedding day? Rebecca Ellison is an [heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/rebecca-ellison-photography"]awesome wedding photographer[/heart] who knows a thing or two about what makes you look good and the day look AWESOME. Let’s real talk some Q&A.
Wedding receiving line alternatives: No, you don’t have to hug everyone [UPDATED FOR 2022!]
We touched on the receiving line alternative issue way back in 2010 and the issue will always be relevant. Finding a way to greet guests without contact is a great idea for everyone. Let’s talk about a few alternatives to the receiving line that will minimize contact and maximize sweet moments of connecting with your guests and expressing gratitude.
Wedding music drama-fest? A DJ’s advice on minimizing music stress
After helping over 100 couples curate the music for their weddings, I’ve just about seen it all, including elaborate choreographed Disney princess dance medleys, uncles doing the worm, belly dancers, a Mariah Carey ceremony processional, and even a Backstreet Boys karaoke battle. I’ve worked with couples who’ve kept things easy going and simple, achieved elegant and traditional decadence, or have had full-blown raging parties and everything in between. No matter the overall goal for your wedding, here’s a little wisdom I’ve extracted from being a part of these very special events.
5 ways to rock a super delish reception coffee bar
What do we want? Coffee! When do we want it? At our wedding reception! Wedding reception coffee bars are easier than you might think. You can certainly ask your caterer to whip you up a fancy coffee bar for beaucoup bucks, but DIYing it can be just as easy, especially if you use a few shortcuts. With the right coffee maker setup, the most delish of flavorings and goodies, and even coffee mug favors, your coffee bar can easily outshine the rest of the food. Let’s get our bean faces on and DIY the crap out of a rad reception coffee bar.