There are many elements that go into having a fantastic wedding, and what an ideal wedding looks like is totally up to the couple. However, in attending weddings, writing about weddings, and planning my own wedding, I have noticed some common elements that can make a wedding extremely enjoyable for the couple and their guests. […]
Coterie Spotlight: Wedding Chat with Shade of A Conceal Affair
Another week, another fab spotlight on one of our Coterie members. We’re chatting it up with Shade of A Conceal Affair, a Texas based wedding and event design firm. Sit back and learn more about how Shade got into the wedding planning business, and a few things you might not have known about her. :) […]
Sunday Confessional: Why Premarital Counseling is a Must!
For some couples premarital counseling is something they do just because it is on a wedding checklist or because it is mandated by their church or officiant. Some couples resent the idea of premarital counseling because they believe it is a sign that something must be wrong in their relationship. However, I found premarital counseling […]
Budgeting for the Wedding
After buying a house and the death of a loved one, weddings are one of the most significant causes of stress, and there’s no secret why; the money. While you might want the wedding of your dreams complete with white doves and horse-drawn carriages, the truth is that unless you have significant savings you probably […]
Sunday Confessional: 17 Tips For Saving Money on Your Wedding
When many women get engaged, they immediately start mapping out their dream wedding. Some go Pinterest crazy, or they cut images out of magazines to create a dream board. This part of the planning process is fun; however, when these future brides do some investigation, they may find that their dream wedding is way over […]
Sunday Confessional: I Hate My Wedding Dress!
One of the most important aspects of a wedding for a bride is finding the prefect dress to wear. Some brides have a definite idea of what their dream wedding dress looks like. They know their dress “is the one” when they try it on. Others need help finding the right style and silhouette to […]
Wedding Planner vs. Venue Manager
Wedding Planner vs. Venue Manager We’ve all seen the movie, The Wedding Planner starring Jennifer Lopez and for those of us that are wedding planners, we know most of that movie was pure fantasy….but we love it just the same. As the lines of traditional planning evolve, I think it’s important for brides and grooms […]
Sunday Confessional: Managing Your Guest List!
After your beloved “pops the question,” you will want to share your excitement and joy with everyone. If you are a social media addict like me, you can’t wait to change your status on Facebook from “In a Relationship” to “Engaged”! One of the first things you begin to think of is: “Who do we […]
Sunday Confessional: Losing Weight for the Wedding
You know when you find your boo and you start dating, you go out all the time. Next thing you know, the love pounds start packing on. When you finally get that ring, everyone wants to know: What type of dress are you going to wear? So you go wedding dress shopping, and you are […]
Coterie Spotlight: San Diego Planner The Posh Knot Talks All Things Weddings
It’s time for one of our favorite features – Coterie Spotlight! This week we’re focusing on San Diego Event Planning company, The Posh Knot. In this interview, you’ll get to know more about the Founder, Johnique Woods and her partner Cerita Burrell. Plus, we’re sharing images from some of her styled shoots. Enjoy! Tell us […]
Sunday Confessional: I Went to Shop for a Wedding Dress with my Fiancé !
The wedding planning process is full of ups and downs. If you feel overwhelmed and stressed out, trust us you are not alone. So we present to you our weekly Sunday Confessional. We want to give you a space to share your stories, opinions and advice about your wedding planning process and your actual wedding […]
Coterie Spotlight: Northern California Wedding Planner Tamara J Events
Each week we spotlight one of our fabulous Coterie members to give you a little insight into how they do business, the trends they’re currently seeing, and some fun things about them you probably wouldn’t find out otherwise. This week, the spotlight is on Tamara Jones of Tamara J Events, based out of Northern California. […]
