March 13, 2010
What a gorgeous day...
to get married! I'm so excited about celebrating today with Aimee and Nathan!
February 12, 2010
Eco-Tip #3
Flowers can really make an impact at your wedding or event. Let them make a positive impact on your carbon footprint as well! There are easy ways to go eco-chic with your flowers...make sure to ask your florist the following:
1. What types of flowers will be in-season during my event?
2. What types of flowers will be in-season and local during my event?
3. What types of flowers will be in-season, local and organic during my event?
4. Do you know of any local hospitals or nursing homes that will accept my flowers the day after the event as a donation?
Buying organically grown flowers for your event is ideal but pricy! If that isn't an option, check out local and in-season varieties. In-season and local flowers will not only cut your bill down, but it will also insure that your flowers traveled less miles to get to your big day. Since you will not likely be able to enjoy your flowers the next day, think about donating them to someone who will. It is a great way to brighten the day of someone else!
Have a blissful holiday weekend!
1. What types of flowers will be in-season during my event?
2. What types of flowers will be in-season and local during my event?
3. What types of flowers will be in-season, local and organic during my event?
4. Do you know of any local hospitals or nursing homes that will accept my flowers the day after the event as a donation?
Buying organically grown flowers for your event is ideal but pricy! If that isn't an option, check out local and in-season varieties. In-season and local flowers will not only cut your bill down, but it will also insure that your flowers traveled less miles to get to your big day. Since you will not likely be able to enjoy your flowers the next day, think about donating them to someone who will. It is a great way to brighten the day of someone else!
Have a blissful holiday weekend!
February 8, 2010
Stay on top of it!
The best thing to do once you get engaged is to get organized! Here are a few of my organization recipes:
The Never Leave Home Without It Binder
1 1-inch to 1/12-inch binder, preferably one you can spice up with pictures in the front!
Several page dividers with fill-in tabs
Several clear sheet protectors
3-hole punch
Glue stick
Scrap Paper
Lots and Lots of wedding magazines
First, go through the wedding magazines and cut out anything that inspires you! Channel your inner-scrapbooker and paste your inspirations on scrap paper and insert into the sheet protectors. Vendors love it when you have visuals to assist you with your plans!
Some tabs that I would start with include:
Checklist, Calendar, Budget, Fashion/Beauty, Stationery, Ceremony, Reception Venue, Rentals, Photography/Videographer, Florist, Catering, Music, Cake, Hotels, Creative Extras, Honeymoon
Add any you need and forget those you don't! Once you start signing contracts, getting receipts, etc. punch them and put them in the binder! Always have a paper trail...it is in your best interest!
This is what mine looks like...no I'm not writing a ransom letter!=)
The Cutesy Carry All Tote
To keep your binder easy to carry, take your cuteness a step further and make a tote bag for you to keep it all in. This is what mine looks like:
The Never Leave Home Without It Binder
1 1-inch to 1/12-inch binder, preferably one you can spice up with pictures in the front!
Several page dividers with fill-in tabs
Several clear sheet protectors
3-hole punch
Glue stick
Scrap Paper
Lots and Lots of wedding magazines
First, go through the wedding magazines and cut out anything that inspires you! Channel your inner-scrapbooker and paste your inspirations on scrap paper and insert into the sheet protectors. Vendors love it when you have visuals to assist you with your plans!
Some tabs that I would start with include:
Checklist, Calendar, Budget, Fashion/Beauty, Stationery, Ceremony, Reception Venue, Rentals, Photography/Videographer, Florist, Catering, Music, Cake, Hotels, Creative Extras, Honeymoon
Add any you need and forget those you don't! Once you start signing contracts, getting receipts, etc. punch them and put them in the binder! Always have a paper trail...it is in your best interest!
This is what mine looks like...no I'm not writing a ransom letter!=)
The Cutesy Carry All Tote
To keep your binder easy to carry, take your cuteness a step further and make a tote bag for you to keep it all in. This is what mine looks like:
I used my wedding colors to really spice it up! Go wild and get in touch with your creative side!
Can't find your creativity, give me a call!
January 25, 2010
Eco-Tip #2
Reduce the amount of paper in your invitations. Simple and unnoticeable change but lasting impact!
Personally, I am not ready for wedding e-vites. Kudos if you are embracing this earth (and budget) friendly option, but my mother would kill me. If your family is like mine, remember baby steps! Toss the inner envelope...in reality it serves no purpose. If you want to collect RSVPs, think about doing a postcard instead or push them to your wedding website to RSVP online. Both of this simple suggestions can help cut down on what you spend on postage and assist with your wedding's carbon footprint! Good for the planet and your pocketbook! Win-Win!
When purchasing your invitations, take it a step further by looking at products made from recycled materials or other earth-friendly options. Most of the vendors in Baton Rouge and almost every national invitation chain offer these products so check them out and take advantage!
Personally, I am not ready for wedding e-vites. Kudos if you are embracing this earth (and budget) friendly option, but my mother would kill me. If your family is like mine, remember baby steps! Toss the inner envelope...in reality it serves no purpose. If you want to collect RSVPs, think about doing a postcard instead or push them to your wedding website to RSVP online. Both of this simple suggestions can help cut down on what you spend on postage and assist with your wedding's carbon footprint! Good for the planet and your pocketbook! Win-Win!
When purchasing your invitations, take it a step further by looking at products made from recycled materials or other earth-friendly options. Most of the vendors in Baton Rouge and almost every national invitation chain offer these products so check them out and take advantage!
January 12, 2010
Think about the weather
When planning your outdoor ceremony, consider Mother Nature!
I just coordinated a wedding for a bride who was determined to get married outside. Problem was it was 28 degrees outside and her guests were NOT happy with her! If you are determined to get married outside, think about avoiding the extremely cold months and the extremely hot months...your guests will thank you!
My grandmother always told me that it was good luck if it rained on your wedding day. Well, good luck aside...have a rain plan! Don't stress yourself out the day-of because you see rain clouds and have no idea what to do. Plan in advance and your day will be (some-what) stress free!
I just coordinated a wedding for a bride who was determined to get married outside. Problem was it was 28 degrees outside and her guests were NOT happy with her! If you are determined to get married outside, think about avoiding the extremely cold months and the extremely hot months...your guests will thank you!
My grandmother always told me that it was good luck if it rained on your wedding day. Well, good luck aside...have a rain plan! Don't stress yourself out the day-of because you see rain clouds and have no idea what to do. Plan in advance and your day will be (some-what) stress free!
January 4, 2010
Save a little (or a lot) on your catering bill!
Although everyone on your guest list should be thanking their lucky stars that they were invited to your wedding, truth is not everyone will plan on attending. Even those that RSVP'd with good intentions, might not actually show up. Their loss...remember you are FABULOUS!
Unfortunately, if you confirm 200 guests with the caterer and only 150 guests attend...you will not be reimbursed for those missing 50 guests. I know the saying goes "better be safe than sorry" but if your caterer is charging $30-$40 per person, you might be out a ton of cash!
If you are not requesting RSVPs, I suggest your confirm 75-80% of the guest count with the caterer. If you are accepting RSVPs, I suggest you only confirm 90% of those as well. Here is the deal, things happen that will keep your guests away...illness, traffic, laziness...don't pay the price!
Talk with you caterer about this beforehand. Let them know that it might be possible that more guests arrive and you are more than ready to write them a check for those afterwards. Trust me, you would rather pay for guests you know where there and enjoyed themselves then pay for guests that enjoyed a night at home instead!
Unfortunately, if you confirm 200 guests with the caterer and only 150 guests attend...you will not be reimbursed for those missing 50 guests. I know the saying goes "better be safe than sorry" but if your caterer is charging $30-$40 per person, you might be out a ton of cash!
If you are not requesting RSVPs, I suggest your confirm 75-80% of the guest count with the caterer. If you are accepting RSVPs, I suggest you only confirm 90% of those as well. Here is the deal, things happen that will keep your guests away...illness, traffic, laziness...don't pay the price!
Talk with you caterer about this beforehand. Let them know that it might be possible that more guests arrive and you are more than ready to write them a check for those afterwards. Trust me, you would rather pay for guests you know where there and enjoyed themselves then pay for guests that enjoyed a night at home instead!
December 18, 2009
Preferred Vendor Alert!
You will see from their site that they specialize in children photography but are branching out into weddings and events...WOW! They are amazing to work with and produce amazing and detailed work! I'm a huge fan!
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