How to attack a guest list like a ninja
As a wedding planner, I know that one of the main challenges our clients tackle is narrowing down their guest list. Coming from a huge family, I can totally relate — I struggled with a massive guest list when planning my own wedding. Here’s a few tips to quickly reducing the guest list.
Package deals, tax write-offs, and pants: Save money on your wedding without the DIY headaches
As you know, the budget-friendly DIY craze has swept the wedding industry. But what if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t want a DIY wedding? What if the idea of making your own decorations makes you break out in a nervous sweat just thinking about it? OR, what if you’ve already got the DIY thing maxed out, but you still need ideas to get the budget beast under control? Fear not! You can still save some serious cash with my budget-friendly tips below…
How to think like a photographer on your wedding day
I love meeting with newly-engaged couples — joyful, anxious, and bubbling over with excitement about making their wedding plans. I sit across from this couple in love, enjoying my iced coffee, and I ask them about every special aspect and personal touch they’re incorporating in their wedding. As they answer, I’m always struck by how everything is so special to them because of who they are and what it represents to them… Everything but the time of day.
Bar talk with Mint & Mirth: Licensing, insurance, and when to hire professional bartenders
Let’s talk about when you should hire professional bartenders for your wedding, when you shouldn’t, and how to cut costs on the bar area in general.