Planning your first event is never easy but with preparation it can be one of the most exhilarating moments of your life. During preparation, it is important to never forget this event is for your guests. Every step of the way should have the guests in mind. What are the key details you should keep in […]
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5 Romantic Wedding Traditions from Around the World
We all know the romantic wedding traditions in America, from jointly cutting the cake to the sweetheart table, but if you’re looking to mix things up a bit there are many traditions from around the world you can incorporate into your ceremony! We’ve chosen five to feature this week, but there are hundreds to choose […]
5 Tips for Finding a Great Wedding Venue
Where to have your wedding? It’s frequently the first question that is asked post-engagement, and it can define the look, feel and date of your event. A misstep with other details can often be fixed by an expert wedding planner or a tenacious wedding party, but the location will affect almost every aspect of your […]
Lights, Camera, Action! Planning A Wedding is a Lot Like Making a Movie
READY! A wedding is like a movie in a lot of ways. First and foremost are the stars of the show, our leading actors, the bride and groom. As in a movie, the wedding is the story about them and their lives. Next are the supporting actors, the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Their role, just like […]
Milestone Birthdays: A Roaring Past 30’s Party
Don’t want to swim with the fishes? Then lend me your ear for a few ticks of the clock. Jen Carver, from Banner Events here with a guest post that will help kick up your next adult birthday celebration a notch or two with a few bullet-proof principles of party design. Make Milestone Birthdays Memorable: Who says turning 40 […]
What Everyone Needs to Know About Planning a Retro Wedding
Have you ever seen a vintage wedding that you just didn’t get? I have seen weddings that were intended to be “retro” or “vintage” but I just couldn’t tell for the life of me what era they were even going for. Simply wearing your mother’s wedding dress does not make your wedding vintage. If you […]
7 Things To Think About When Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner
Did you know that the average cost of a rehearsal dinner is $1,153? Since, the average cost of a wedding is around $26,000, the average rehearsal dinner comprises about 4% to 5% of the wedding budget. I think this is a good rule of thumb when budgeting for your rehearsal dinner. However, it is not […]
A Very Pinteresting Approach To Event Planning
Event planning is at least 25% easier than it was just two years ago. I say this because two years ago, we had to spend five times the amount of time we do today thumbing through magazines and surfing the web to get an idea of what products, projects, and advice to incorporate into our […]
The 5 Best Pinterest Pages For Party Ideas
How many hours per week do you spend on Pinterest? Without a doubt, Pinterest is the fastest growing social media platform right now. And it is no surprise that most of Pinterest’s users are women. It seems that women are trading in the world of Facebook gossip for a place where they can share ideas […]
The 5 Best Pinterest Pages For Wedding Inspiration
Do you have a Pinterest addiction? Do you spend hours pinning recipes, DIY crafts, shoes, and hair styles like it was your job? Don’t feel bad. Many of us do. Sometimes I feel like Desmond from the TV show Lost who had to punch in the numbers every few hours so the island wouldn’t blow […]