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Wedding Rule Book? I Think Not!
One of the most common phrases I hear while going through the planning process with a couple, “Is that the way it’s supposed to be?” Whether it’s for the wording on their invitations the timeline of the evening or the line-up for the processional during the ceremony,...
Tips for Choosing a Wedding Hair Stylist and Make Up Professional
Hi Ladies,Now that most of your planning is done, now its time to focus on the 'Queen for the day" you!!•Allow plenty of time before your wedding day to select a stylist. The ideal amount of time is about 6 months. This is strongly advised in case you decide to grow...
Charleston S.C. Newest Budget Friendly Wedding Venue!
Nestled in the Square at Ion in Mount Pleasant S.C. sits the most affordable Charleston S.C. wedding and events venue called Ion Meeting House. This hidden gem is only $2300 to rent for the entire day and evening! This is almost unheard of with many venues asking...
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
The purpose of a rehearsal dinner is mainly to bring the Bride and Groom’s families together one last time before the lovely couple says their “I Do’s.” Now you may ask yourself, “Who should be invited to the rehearsal dinner?” Well, that is completely up to you and...
How to Personalize your Wedding Day
1 “Choose a venue that feels like you, whether it already has things incorporated or not. You don’t want to pick a place that absolutely doesn't look like you. You gotta get somewhere close to your own personal style.”2 “Write your own Vows. Take pen to paper and...
Holiday Weekend Wedding?
Considering a Holiday Weekend Wedding? Although the couple might be thinking that a holiday weekend is a surefire way for guests to be able to attend, often the opposite is true. Especially during the summer, holiday plans are often booked far in advance. Although...
Tips For A Smooth Wedding Day
Make a time table for the morning of:Hair, make-up, breakfast, bouquets and breathing...the morning of your wedding is a hectic one to say the least! The trick to making the hustle and bustle more exciting than stressful is to make out a short time table (and keep to...
On a Budget? Work with a Wedding Planner
On a budget? No worries....That’s a good thing!! The good news is that all wedding planners should have the capacity to work with all budgets. It would be much less unprofessional of any planner refusing your business because you didn’t have a lot of money. NEWS...
Why Do I Need a Full Service Wedding Planner?
Why do I Need a Full Service Wedding Planner?Hiring a wedding planner is more or a necessity then a luxury. Let’s face it Google and wedding websites have answers but they are not specific to help personalize your wedding day needs, vision and budget.Let’s get...
How to Draw a Reception Seating Chart
Here are some super ways to assign seating for your reception.Use a large piece of poster board and draw your table arrangement on it.Use a jar lid, saucer or rectangular box lid to draw the tables. Your caterer can give you a small scale layout of your reception...