Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

24 Mar

All the signs were there…

As wedding trends evolve, I’ve noticed a particular movement towards bringing signage into wedding ceremonies and receptions for many purposes including giving directions, giving guests a message or even just a “Thanks for being here” gesture. The wedding sign ranges from “shabby chic” to marquee style elegance and depending on your wedding theme, one of these […]

Posted on March 24, 2017November 15, 2020 by Chelsea Roy

07 Mar

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Table Décor Galore!

When it comes to decorations for a wedding, couples may struggle with “centerpieces”. The question of how to make tables more interesting and beautiful often arises. When looking at Pinterest for inspiration, couples will find many gorgeous ideas, but can struggle to bring those ideas to life, and in a budget-friendly way. A good tip […]

Posted on March 7, 2017November 15, 2020 by Christy Berscht

01 Mar

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Wedding Inspiration: How-To Use Glass Cylinders as Centerpieces

How many weddings have you been to where the centerpieces are three glass cylinders, all different heights, together in the middle of the table, complete with floating candles in each cylinder? Such a gorgeous look but perhaps overdone these days? We love the look of the glass, especially when combined with candlelight and know there are […]

Posted on March 1, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

12 Oct

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Is it okay to have an Alcohol-Free Wedding?

The thought of attending a wedding without alcohol might make some people cringe but for me, I don’t really care. I’ve been to enough weddings and have seen it all. I’ve seen invoices where the drink tab is higher than the meals at the wedding. I’ve also seen seven alcoholic drinks on the entire wedding […]

Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

22 Aug

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When Should Your Wedding Day End?

Photo credit: Elle Danielle Photography Recently, I had some clients ask me when their wedding day should end. I looked at them blankly because I thought the answer was obvious. They filled in the silence and explained they didn’t want their guests to feel like they didn’t get enough time with them at their wedding, […]

Posted on August 22, 2016October 5, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

20 Jul

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Fighting on your Wedding Day

Photo Credit: Jamie Delaine Photography As if fighting with your significant other doesn’t suck enough, but fighting on your wedding day is just that much more…sucky. This is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. You are marrying your soul mate. All eyes are on the two of you and you two are fighting. […]

Posted on July 20, 2016October 5, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

17 Jun

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Oops! You Forgot to Invite Someone to your Wedding!

You might feel really embarrassed you forgot to invite a certain someone but the reality is wedding planning is stressful and hectic. It is very easy to miss something or someone during the mist of it all. You can try to be organized from the moment you got engaged with your wedding planning binder and spreadsheets […]

Posted on June 17, 2016October 5, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

18 May

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Which Co-Workers Should You Invite?

You spend a lot of time and part of your life at work with the people you work with. That said, what are the rules to inviting your co-workers to your wedding? Do you invite everyone and risk going over budget or do you invite a select few? My general rule when it comes to people you invite […]

Posted on May 18, 2016November 10, 2020 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

19 Apr

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Can your Male Friend be your Maid-of-Honor?

Tradition outlines that your maid of honor is an unmarried woman. Brides have been disregarding this tradition somewhat and have included married woman as their matron of honor. Now, what if your BFF is a guy and you want him to be your maid of honor? What are the rules to this? Quite frankly, in […]

Posted on April 19, 2016October 5, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

15 Mar

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Dealing with A Slacker Bridesmaid

Choosing your bridesmaids is a big deal. Your bridesmaids might be your sisters, best friends, or even coworkers. Whoever you chose, you are telling them how much they mean to you and you want them to stand next you to as you make the biggest decision of your life. As you make your way to […]

Posted on March 15, 2016October 5, 2016 by Monica Hui Leave a comment

23 Jun

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Little box of Gratitude

We’re in the trenches of wedding season now and most couples are planning and designing their last minute items. Seating charts, favors, place cards and a nicely decorated box to hold cards generously given by guests. There is a movement towards making these boxes no ordinary boxes- couples know that cards not attached to a […]

Posted on June 23, 2015November 10, 2020 by Chelsea Roy

23 Jun

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

If the Shoe Fits…

Photo Credit: Hanafoto Summer has officially kicked off and with it- all of the wonderful weddings we will all be planning, attending or being a part of over the next few months. Dresses have been bought (but if you don’t have one yet- check out all the listings for a budget friendly frock here, including […]

Posted on June 23, 2015November 10, 2020 by Chelsea Roy

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

This One’s for the Girls

Photo Credit: Hanafoto Brides maid, (noun) Merriam-Webster definition: “A female friend or relative who helps a bride at her wedding.” Any bride or woman who has been a bridesmaid would agree that this is a very basic definition. Bridesmaids do not merely help – they catch the bride when she falls, throw fabulous parties for […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Chelsea Roy

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Remembering Why We Are Gathered Here Today

It’s almost April and for some of you, Spring has sprung and we are all looking forward to sunny days ahead! Wedding season will be here in no time and so many of you are looking forward to saying “I Do!” outdoors with your family and friends. You may have dotted most of your I’s […]

Posted on June 23, 2015November 10, 2020 by Chelsea Roy

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Something Old, Something New, Little Ways They’ll Remember You!

I’m so excited to be a part of [Wedding Recycle’s](https://www.wedding-recycle.com/) team of blog contributors and just based on my first look of all the items listed- it’s going to be hard to pick just a few to write about! As a wedding planner, I know that keeping prices down in any way possible is of […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Chelsea Roy

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Here Comes the Bride!

Oh my gosh! So you’re engaged! What’s next!? Start looking for the PERFECT dress…obviously. A few months ago I wrote as a [guest blogger](https://www.wedding-recycle.com/blog/story-share-online-wedding-dress-shopping/) for Wedding Recycle, and I shared how I found my dream gown. I had a unique experience in that I never stepped foot in a bridal salon! As such, I’m a […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christy Berscht

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You’re Invited!

Wedding invitations. With technology advancing, and online graphic designs becoming more and more user –friendly, paper invitations have become less popular. That said, I think there is something so wonderful and classy surrounding real, paper, snail-mailed invitations! Who doesn’t love receiving mail that isn’t a bill or statement?! Many people are starting to choose email […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christy Berscht

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

If You’re Looking for a Sign…

Recently, signage has become a popular wedding trend. Couples are adding signs that contribute to their decor of different shapes and sizes, colors and designs. Not only do signs look cute, adding that extra personalized touch, but they also are GREAT for communicating to guests! Signs can eliminate the uncertainty in different situations, and can […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christy Berscht

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

Table Décor Galore!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christy Berscht

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

Love is Sweet

Love is a beautiful thing… One of my favorite parts of a wedding is the celebration that follows the ceremony. Of course the ceremony is ultimately the most important part of a wedding day, but there is something about the reception that follows with beautiful details, and delicious food that really puts the icing on […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christy Berscht