You've spent hours poring over card stocks and fonts, but what should your wedding invitations actually say? Don't worry if you're not familiar with all the rules for wording your invites — you're about to be totally covered. We asked the best of the best, Ellen Weldon, stationer to the stars (she's Oprah's go-to), to..
Photo by Morris Images Thinking about tackling your big day all on your own? With so many moving parts involved in wedding planning, having someone by your side every step of the way can be a serious lifesaver. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, check out these 10 reasons why you should hire a wedding planner.
Tip 17: Know The Rules Of Your Venue A bride wanted an enchanted forest look at a public park. I’d never done it before, but I started designing a look we both loved. I then got an email from the Parks & Rec manager asking me to sign a form agreeing to the rules —which..
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Photo: Matt Andrews Photography Hiring a wedding planner is a big investment, but it's also a total sanity-saver. You might start off the wedding planning process excited about buying a dress or going to your cake tasting, but the nitty-gritty details that make up the less-fun parts of planning a wedding can really bog you..
Tip 16: Ask Questions Before Booking a Venue While touring a new venue in town with a bride, it seemed like a great fit! The week of the wedding, the baker called the bride letting her know that her seven tier, 200 pound cake couldn’t make it up three flights of stairs; there was no..
We often get inspiration from dreams however another perspective is that inspiration causes us to dream. Your wedding is a celebration of your commitment and public declaration of love for each other. Brides and grooms often tell me their “dreams,” for their big day and night, though sometimes feel frustrated with not being able to..
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Attracting and acquiring new customers is an essential and never-ending pursuit for all businesses. But there’s also another way to grow sales that can be more effective—and cost-effective: Sell to the customers you already have. Existing customers are your best prospects. Whether they realize it or not, they’ve already bought into the idea of your..
