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Top 10 WEDDING DISASTERS TO AVOID AT ALL COST!

8/1/2019

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10.  Blowing  Your  ​Budget

​It costs money to throw a wedding.  Don’t make the mistake of making purchases without having a real budget and then running out of money without having everything you need.  Set a real detailed budget and stick to the final number. It is normal and even encouraged to move some numbers around to spend more on  important things and less on miscellaneous items.  But sticking to the number on the bottom line will ensure everything needed is paid for and no one has to bounce a check to do it.​
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9. ​Marriage License Blunders

One common mistake when it comes to being married for the second time is not bringing official divorce papers when you go to get the marriage certificate. 

8. Procrastinating  A 
Couture  Wedding Dress Purchase

If your heart is set on bridal couture with elaborate style and exquisite one of a kind wedding design, be sure to order by the six month mark since your dress will be custom made and many times made overseas.  In addition most of the off the rack dresses will require alterations so make certain have enough time to get the gown fitted properly.  Same goes for the bridesmaids dresses.
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7.
Procrastinating
Booking
Hotel Rooms

Brides often leave blocking out hotel rooms for out of town
guests until the last minute. If you are getting married during a busy time and you don’t investigate hotel availability in advance you can end up with literally not a single room for your guests to stay.  Reserve rooms as soon as possible. That does not mean you should pay for them at that time as plans change for guests as the time gets closer but just setting them aside your guests can put down their credit cards when they call to book their rooms. 
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6. Inviting Too Many Guests

​Make sure your guest list and your reception site capacity match
number wise.  Don’t invite 400 people assuming only 200 will show up. Analyze your guest list from the start and assume 80% will respond yes and limit your guest list accordingly.

​HOW TO TRIM YOUR GUEST LIST

1.  
Make a long list. Start off by making the most exhaustive list you can. List everyone that you might possibly consider inviting to your wedding. College roommates, co-workers, distant cousins - get them all on paper.

2.  Eliminate half or more of the list. Go through and strike out anyone you feel you could do without. Put an asterisk by the names of high priority guests.

3.  Make a non-negotiable list. This is the short list of people that absolutely must be at your wedding. This could possibly turn out to be your list of bridesmaids and groomsmen as well.

4.  Find a venue and set a budget Figure out the important factors other than the guest list, such as cost of venue, flowers, dresses and tuxes. Use the figure you have left over to determine how many guests you can have.

5.  Begin finalizing your list. Once you have a list made up, begin finalizing your guest list. Get together with the other members of the wedding party (attendants, bride and groom's families) and have them make a short list. Have them rank them by priority, the same way you did yours.

6.  Compare lists. Cross out duplicates and compile the lists together into one.  Make the list a bit longer than your limit. Now, ask the others to rank the guests that did not get cut. Repeat this until you are within your guest limit.

7.  Review your list and begin sending out invitations.
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5. Last Minute Beauty Treatments

Last minute beauty treatments can lead to breakouts, mistakes or even worse serious infections.  Carry on with your normal skin treatments as the stress of your wedding can cause adverse effects to your skin with the introduction of new products.
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4. Underpaying Invitation Postage

You’d be surprised how many brides just stick a regular stamp on their invites and drop the whole batch into a mailbox.  All but a few wedding invites require additional postage so be sure to find out how much postage you will require before you send all you invite out. Invites with improper postage will be sent back to sender.  This process takes about four weeks. Precious time you need to tend to other wedding planning activities. 

Invitation that incur additional postage include: Any external design such as ribbon, flowers or bows, invitation packages including R.S.V.P., reception menu, other invitation materials designer or otherwise thick card stock.

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​3.  IGNORING RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS

Inappropriate attire for the church or temple or skipping the pre counseling may keep your officiate from marrying you.   Take your religious restrictions seriously.  To avoid this meet with your officiate one month before the big day to discuss any restrictions or requirements.
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 2. TRYING TO GO IT ALONE

If you are a bride lucky enough to offered help professionally or by friends and family by all means take it.  Too many brides try to do it all and fail horribly putting unnecessary stress and strain on brides and their relationships. 

Hiring professional help can also be a trial if you are not aware of the kind of help you need.  Wedding planners perform many tasks for weddings.  Day of coordination, full planning and other ala carte services are available for most planning needs.  Including ours,  see our wedding planning services here.....

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 When hiring a professional wedding planner take note of these important successful planner attributes and how they express or are devoid of them.  

​1. Professionalism - How long have they been in business?  How extensive is their portfolio?  Can they provide references?

2. Flexability - Are services offered as choices that best fit your needs?  Are the choices and suggestions comprehensive and knowledgeable?  Are the ultimate decisions of products and services going to be done by the bride and groom?

3.  Good Listener - Most important quality!   The ability to listen to your ideas and build on them. 

4.   Cost Conscious - Able to connect you to the inside track to wedding savings.  Prevent you from making costly wedding mistakes by empowering you with preferred vendors and expert knowledge of wedding retail merchandise.  

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​1. FORGETTING TO FOCUS ON WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that you are getting married and starting a life together not just planning a wedding.
Brides be good to your grooms.
Grooms be good to your brides.
Some tension between the two of you and possible among member of your family is inevitable due to the sticky topics that weddings stir up but don’t ever let thing get out of control.


To guarantee wedding success let us help create the perfect day that is especially you ​

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Top Wedding Themes of 2015 so far....

11/16/2015

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In Review, 2015 has been a very vibrant season filled the bright pinks, electric and royal blue, majestic pearls and diamond like essences that has been swept up in a huge cloud of love. This wedding season has seen many styles and themes from casual country chic to ultra formal princess style. If you are looking for your perfect theme for a winter wedding this year or shopping around for your upcoming nuptials regardless of the date, be inspired to create from these top 2015 wedding season themes…
Must Have Elements
Church or Alternative place of worship
White Wedding Dress
Tuxedos
Here Comes the Bride Wedding March
Horse Drawn Carriage
Traditional Mrs.

Why?

         The elegant scenery of a church ceremony a family inspired cocktail hour and a decked out reception timeline is familiar and comfortable for most guest as the traditional theme is the most popular theme in America among Americans.  Movies since you were a girl has fantastic cinema of your dream wedding.  Cinderella, Snow White hell even Bridesmaids!   The traditional sentiment always tugs at the heart strings.  Wearing your mom's dress, your grandma's pearls, getting married in the same church as your five cousins and having the preacher that baptized you preside over your nuptials.  The traditional theme allows countless design possibilities.
Make It Your Own
Incorporate your couple's style color scheme
Signature Monogrammed Wedding Stationary
Original Vows
Signature drinks for cocktail hour
Best Match Theme
Cinderella
Hearts
Double Rings
Tiffany
Love

Must Have Elements
Natural Surroundings
Free Flowing Wedding Dress
Suits for Groom & Groomsmen
Green sceneries filled with full blooms
Burlap
Old School Car
Rustic Mrs.
Why?
The best choice for a laid back no fuss celebration.  Very popular in the south and rural areas, the rustic theme includes beautiful landscapes that occur naturally in the world.  This eco friendly theme comes ready made in the form of a breathtaking forest or a green hillside.  An indoor rustic option can include a classic red barn or a informal backyard wedding at home.  The ease continues with the attire.  Comfortable wedding dress.  No tight bindings or shoes for that matter.  For the male counterpart, soft hues to reflect the natural surroundings. Beiges, tans, soft browns.  Not too over done.  For example, vest with no jacket or jacket with no vest or tie or lastly just a tie over white shirt and slacks. 
Make It Your Own
Pretty Pattern checkered tables
Mix old and new décor
Vintage Dishes
Set your own level of chic casual or informal
Couple's Signature Lemonade or Punch
Family Friendly Group Activities
Best Match Theme
Burlap
Western
Country Chic
Cowboy
Vintage
Mountain View Oasis

Must Have Elements
Beach
Comfortable Breathable dress
Coordinating Stationary
Seashells, Clams, Starfish, Pearls in Décor
Beach Inspired Cake
Deck Chairs
Umbrellas
Color in Array of Yellow, Blue and Khaki
Beach Mrs.
Why?
The romantic ready made scenery of the sun, waves and ocean air speaks for itself.  Taking a swift getaway to Florida or a more exotic beach with your family and friends or cruising down the highway to your local beach is a very relaxing place to wed.  Group rates are a great way to save for a big wedding.   Dressing for this special occasion is simple.  Glamorous beach weddings are on deck but the classic beach bride is wearing a versatile dress that is not only comfortable but can be worn again to another occasion.  For the footwear, sandals are a must but if you are a barefoot bride some foot jewelry is a must.  Grooms can present as casual as shorts and button down short sleeves or a shirt and slacks.  No monetary pains with this theme.  The beach is free and can be adorned with elements of the sea to make an eye catching display for your guests.  Evening beach weddings are surrounded with starry nights and tented beach weddings can also have starry nights on the ceilings.

Make It Your Own
Choose your own seating arrangement
Capture beach scenery shots
Night Wedding
Best Match Theme
Endless Love ( Like the Sea)
Romance
Under the Sea
Beach Oasis
Must Have Elements
Winter - All white everything, fur, snowflakes, bare trees crystals,
silver accents, hearty meals,
hot signature drinks
Summer - outdoor extravaganza, grilled food, interactive activities, flowers, flowers, flowers real or artificial.
 Sweet Lemonades spirits
Autumn - Mini pumpkins, autumn leaf décor, reds, oranges, chocolates, ivory,
Reception meal served family style
Spring - full bloom flowers, colorful décor, fruit buffet, bright purples, blues,
pinks, yellows
kept to a minimal in floral décor,
colorful bridesmaids
Seasonal Mrs.
Why?
The scene is already set in nature.  Winter brides can break out the furs and long gloves to protect them from the cold. Diamond snowflakes, bright whites and furs oh my!  Autumn brides can take advantage of the changing leaves in her décor. The golds, reds and oranges come alive for the occasion.   Summer brides have the sun in full swing for their special day and spring brides have the benefit of all the beautiful flowers in fresh bloom.  The décor is easy to create using the natural surroundings of the season.  Colors choose themselves for the seasonal bride.  Winter asks for whites, sky or cobalt blues and silver to accent your winter wonderland dream.  Autumn brides have the bright colors of the leaves to surround their guests in a feel of harvest.  Spring brides have a choice of the bright yellows, pinks, light blue and deep greens to share with the summer bride
Make It Your Own
Signature Seasonal Drinks
Personalized Seasonal Stationary
Personal Vows
Guest Interaction
Conversation Books
Seasonal Food
Best Match Theme
Winter Wonderland
Autumn Harvest
Spring Fever
Summer Love.
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