Planning Guide

Planning Guide: Venue Tour Tips

What are the ceremony locations? If outdoors, what is the lighting like during your ceremony time? What, if any, furniture is included?...

Planning Guide: Party Accessories

Below are a few of our most requested purchase recommendations: 20" Gold Smokeless Sparklers Cost: $10 for 20 Wood Ceremony Fans Cost:...

Planning Guide: First Looks

In recent years, the superstitious tradition of not seeing your betrothed until walking down the aisle has given way to the trend of...

Planning Guide: Unity Rituals

We love incorporating our couples' personalities into all aspects of the wedding! Chat with your officiant about incorporating a unity...

Planning Guide: Hotel Blocks

Do you have guests traveling to attend your celebration? Consider a room block! With so many fun things happening around the year in...

Planning Guide: Dress Code

White Tie The most formal category of dress code. Guests are expected to dress in their finest attire including full tuxedo with white...

Planning Guide: Gratuities

Wedding Planner Gratuities are not expected, but always appreciated! If you feel like your planner went above and beyond their...

Planning Guide: Getaway Vehicle

Don't get behind the wheel on your wedding day! Enjoy the ride with a glass of champagne and a piece of cake while reminiscing about...

Planning Guide: Photography Shot List

Use this as a starting guide for your photography shot list. Each event is different, so be sure to edit and add accordingly!...

Planning Guide: Save the Dates & Invitations

In most scenarios, Saves the Dates are sent out 4-6 months before the wedding. If you are having a destination wedding, Save the Dates...

Planning Guide: Ceremony Seating

In Christian ceremonies, the bride stands on the left side of the alter. In Jewish ceremonies, the bride stands on the right. ...

Planning Guide: Cake Pull

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite wedding activities! Small charms attached to ribbons are baked into the cake. During the...