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So now that you have found your perfect wedding venue, you hope that everything runs as scheduled on your wedding day, but what if there's a snag in your plans, like bad weather?   Have a back-up plan. Ask your wedding coordinator or your venue to discus back up options for your wedding, in case of a last minute concern, For example, if it rains, where will your outdoor cocktail hour be moved? If it's very hot, will misters be available to cool guests during an outdoor ceremony? Is insurance recommended? Some venues require extra insurance, such a liability insurance, in case something goes wrong. Other times, couples buy the insurance to protect against problems like losing a job and not being able to pay for the wedding or having to book new services if a vendor cancels. Through companies like WedSure, you can buy wedding insurance for your own peace of mind or to satisfy a venue's insurance requirements.       Working with professionals is the best way t...

When considering a wedding venue, decide what's important to you and your spouse-to-be. Picking a venue is a personal choice, and usually based on a feeling when you first set foot on the property. You will just "know" when you have found the perfect wedding venue.   It's OK to ask your venue questions, even if the questions do not necessarily relate to the venue. Questions often arise when they are meeting with other vendors throughout their planning process. I always recommend that they email or call me. I am always here to support them along the way. What might seem like a challenging question to them, is probable something I can easily answer.      Make sure your venue and event staff is a match for your wedding. Select a venue in which you feel a connection with the space as well as the people that manage that venue. Take notice when touring, of how the employees interact with one another as well as with you. We are able to recommend to you, venues th...

Your planning has gone perfectly, and you expect your day to go according to plan. Yes, your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, but that doesn’t mean that things always go smoothly and as planned… There are a number of common regrets that couples have about their wedding day, so we’re here to make sure you’re not going to have the same big day blunders! Photography Make sure you book a decent photographer. This is the most common wedding day regret out there, and it’s so easily avoided! Photography is one thing you shouldn’t scrimp on – make sure you’ve seen their portfolio and you know you can trust them, and make sure you’ve booked them for long enough. We recommend booking a photographer for the getting ready pictures, right through to the first dance! Cut down the guest list It’s easy to get carried away with your guest list, but we often hear of couples regretting their decision to invite so many people. Don’t feel pressured to invite anyone you...

Before you head out the the area's wedding shows, check out this handy list of tips to make the most of the experience:         1. Get a dedicated "wedding" email address- you'll want to have a specific email address just for planning your wedding. You'll be getting a lot of information sent to the email that you register with at wedding shows, so its nice to have it all in one place, separate from your work and/or personal email. 2. Bring labels- many vendors offer prizes and contests, and additionally, you may want to request more information from selected vendors. By bringing pre-printed labels, you will save time and the hassle of having to complete this information booth after booth. Information that you might want to include: your name, address, phone, email, fiance's name and when you are getting married. 3. Don't go it alone-bring one of your attendants, your mom or a friend ( or dare we suggest, your finance?) It will be helpful and more fun, to h...

While so many things make your wedding "yours", the bridal gown you choose sets the tone for your big day, and should be a match for everything "you"-that's why it's so important to buy a well-built wedding dress. Sure, they can be pricey, but it's all about getting great style and quality. Buying a wedding  gown is like an investment beautiful memories. When a bride buys her dress, she wants to have the best memories ever, and it's not worth it to give that up. The benefits of a well-constructed gown are evident. A really well-made dress is going to fit the body better overall. A dress that has better structure and design will highlight your figure in all the right areas-making you feel even more beautiful.  Brides of all sizes want a flattering gown. For plus-sized brides, needing the support of a comfortable and well-constructed gown, creating shape and maintaining a smooth look throughout the body, is important. Not all dresses are construc...

Your wedding photos will last long after you say "I do", which is why hiring the right wedding photographer is such an important investment.   You spend months and months planning for this one day, that takes a lot of time and effort and when the day finally comes, it goes quickly. Its quite hard to remember every little thing that happened, the people you talked to, the way he dipped you during your first dance, so having a professional photographer capture those memories is important.       A professional photographer has the experience, the right equipment, and will be able to handle anything that comes up. All that experience means your photographer will be able to capture your best angles, shooting the best lighting situations and backgrounds, and help keep your wedding on schedule.     Questions to ask your photographer: 1. How many hours will you shoot on my wedding day? 2. Do you work with an assistant? 3. How many images will yo...

We are always looking for new and exciting trends to enter the wedding industry, and here are some top picks from Kim Forrest with WeddingWire. Perhaps one or more of these trending ideas will make their way into your wedding day!  Flowers and Greenery Hanging from Ceilings and Covering Walls Floral creations aren’t just for reception tables anymore! We’re seeing floral arrangements in unique places—including hanging from venue ceilings and covering walls to create a memorable photo backdrop (remember the famous photo from Kim and Kanye’s wedding? ). GIF Booths Of course, we all love photo booths at weddings—it’s a fun activity for guests and provides a personalized favor. GIF Booths are an extension of that—creating short moving clips for guests to share on social media. Photo by The Big Affair High Ballerina Buns While many brides are still loving the loose, romantic look, we’re also seeing more and more brides wearing their hair in more structured ballerina-inspired upd...