Let’s Talk About… The Wind. When couples think about weather and outdoor weddings, they usually think about one thing: RAIN. Is it going to rain? Do we need a tent? What’s the rain plan? But after years of outdoor events, we can tell you there is another four-letter word that deserves just as much attention. WIND. And if you’ve ever worked an outdoor event in Arkansas, you probably just shuddered…
Am I talking about when the music starts? No. Who walks when? Nope. When the officiant asks everyone to be seated? Not quite. Let’s consider a completely hypothetical situation. The bridal party arrival. Suppose the groomsmen, family members, officiant, vendors, and guests have all arrived on time. In that case, the bride and wedding party should already be on-site and preparing for the ceremony—ideally at least 10 minutes before the…
The Setup Myth: Who’s Actually Doing All This? There’s one assumption we see over and over again when couples are planning their wedding: “Oh someone will take care of that.” But here’s the reality—setup doesn’t just “happen.” And more often than not, no one has actually been assigned to do it. Most couples believe one of the following:• The venue will set everything up — No• The planner or coordinator…
Every year brings a new wave of wedding trends—statement bows, disco balls, neutral palettes, champagne towers, content creators, you name it. Pinterest boards overflow, Instagram feeds are curated to perfection, and suddenly it feels like everyone’s wedding looks the same. So the big question couples ask me is:Should we follow trends… or avoid them altogether? Like most things in wedding planning, the answer isn’t black and white. Let’s break down…
Planning a wedding is not a fun side project. It’s a high-stakes event with contracts, timelines, money, emotions, and zero room for error. And while it’s tempting to hire someone who says, “I planned my own wedding—I can totally do yours!” … there’s a big difference between planning a wedding and being a wedding planner.Here’s the honest breakdown.𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝟏. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.An…
