Planning & Parties Blog
Money Matters: Why It's Important to "Talk Budget"
Jessica Pennington | December 5, 2010When it comes to wedding planning, we all know there’s the “tough stuff” and the “fun stuff.” Cutting down a hefty guest list and managing stressful family members both fall into the “tough stuff,” but what usually tops the list is money issues. Luckily, with a few easy steps you can save yourself a whole lot of stress!
Anatomy of an Event: Case #1 - Patel Wedding
Cher Goggins | November 15, 2010We thought it might be fun to take you from start to finish on an event. This was a great challenge. How do we flip a room filled with 475 people in less than 2 hours? Planning + teamwork!
Unglamorous Details Make for a Glamorous Wedding
Kristin Cornell | September 20, 2010Wedding planning can be so much fun. When you first get engaged so often the first step is the rush to the magazine stand to fill your arms with bridal magazines that you pour over for weeks. You tear out pages with furor that showcase ideas on your dream dress, flowers, favors, reception sites, etc. and you begin to form this picture in your mind of how your perfect day will look. That’s the fun part.
Bride (and Groom) Approved Bachelor Parties
Sharon Marxman | September 13, 2010For the perfect sports-themed, loads-of-fun bachelor party, look no further than The Game at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana. This sports fan’s paradise features a Las Vegas sports book theme, with scores, stats and must-see games served up larger than life on wall-to-wall televisions.
What Your Bride Wants You to Know (for the Groom)
Cher Goggins | September 13, 2010You just told your friends you got engaged and they most likely screamed “Bachelor Party!” before even congratulating you on the big news. That’s all guys care about, right? WRONG. More grooms are stepping up and getting involved in wedding planning. Just think – not only are you marrying the woman of your dreams, you are also throwing what is most likely the biggest party of your life! So why wouldn’t you get involved? Here are a few helpful ideas to get involved in the wedding planning.
When the Wedding's Over: The Untold Secrets
Samantha Goldberg | September 10, 2010Nervous. Happy. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. They’re all common feelings in the months, weeks and days leading up to the day you will promise to love and honor the same person... for better or worse… for the rest of your life. But rarely do we hear about what happens after the wedding – you know, once you’re home from the honeymoon, all of your wedding gifts are un-wrapped and put away and you’re actually married!
7 Simple Bridal Registry Rules
Kristopher Murdock | September 10, 2010Some couples decide not to register because it is their second marriage, they feel like they are soliciting gifts, or they only want cash. Believe me, whether you register or not, you are going to get gifts for your wedding. A lot of people just refuse to give cash, so if you don’t register, they end up having to use their imagination to get you a gift. This can be tragic.
What Your Groom Wants You to Know
Jamie Bibler | September 10, 2010Traditionally speaking, it is not uncommon for the groom to take a more passive approach when it comes to the wedding planning process. However, what your groom may want you to know is that he does have an interest, and would like to be included. Modern couples of today are taking a more collaborative approach when it comes to making the wedding decisions.
Wedding Planner Q & A: Budget Bride Etiquette - Anne Landis
Anne Landis | September 10, 2010WeddingDay has reached out to leading area wedding planners for advice, answering your top questions and helping make your wedding "recession-proof," fabulous, and unforgettable, no matter your budget! Our wedding planners took on a myriad of issues from planning the size of your guest list to knowing what not to skimp on.
Wedding Planner Q & A: Budget Bride Etiquette - Linda Maggert
Linda Maggert | September 10, 2010WeddingDay has reached out to leading area wedding planners for advice, answering your top questions and helping make your wedding "recession-proof," fabulous, and unforgettable, no matter your budget! Our wedding planners took on a myriad of issues from planning the size of your guest list to knowing what not to skimp on.