Tip of the Day: "Surprisingly, a two or three-course plated dinner can be more cost-effective than a buffet or live action stations, which typically require more staff, so labor costs go up. And honestly, guests sometimes don't want to get up and wait in line for food, so save yourself some dough and go with the plated meal service!" says Janel Gonzalez from Janel Events.
Plus, check out 50 Ways to Cut Wedding Catering Costs.
Can we all agree that grandparents are the best? They can always be counted on to tell it like it is, to always be in your corner, and to reinforce the importance of family on your wedding day. No matter what, your wedding will be one of your best days ever, but there’s something extra-special about having your grandparents there to share it with you. These videos from Love Stories TV have some of the most unforgettable grandparent-wedding moments we’ve seen yet!
Guests will love this tasty alternative to a floral centerpiece!
This week’s guest blog post comes from Danny Chaimson of Gold Coast Events. With wildly successful bands in Chicago (Gold Coast Allstars, The Chicago Players) and Southern California (Golden Coast Allstars), these all-star groups consist of impressive major label talent and the best artists in the music scene.
Tip of the Day: "If you have a bigger guest list than you hoped for and want to cut it down, send out your save-the-date six months in advance instead of the typical nine to 12 months. This gives some of your guests less time to make that date available for your wedding, as they may have already made other plans. Of course, be sure that the key people you want there already have your date on their calendar!" says Jamie Bohlin from Cape Cod Celebrations.
Plus, check out more ways to Get a Handle on Your Guest List.
Planning a wedding is like putting a giant puzzle together — with each interlocking piece, an overarching vision will start to emerge.
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Tip of the Day: For a fun bachelorette party alternative, "Choose a group of close friends to take a class in something you've always wanted to try! Whether your interests lie in cooking, making cocktails, or even belly dancing, there are endless options. You'll all have a great time learning something new together," says Aviva Samuels from Kiss the Planner.
Plus, check out Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas You Haven’t Thought Of (Yet!).
Warm, welcoming, and suddenly, seemingly everywhere, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to declare copper the rose-gold of housewares. Copper lends itself to any décor or palette, whether your taste runs to cozy-cabin chic or stark minimalism. Plus, the metal plays nicely with others, from stainless to pewter, zinc, and brass. Here, a few of our key copper cravings.
1. Forever perched at the top of registry wish-lists far and wide, the iconic workhorse gets a shiny — and extra-durable — copper base.
There’s something magical about Santa Fe.
Tip of the Day: "If your venue/caterer/rental company offers different size tables (for example, 60” or 72” round tables), opt for the larger table. It will save you money because you can fit more guests at larger tables, which eliminates the need for an additional centerpiece, table number, votive candles, menus, linens, tables and any other décor you want to place on each table," says Danielle Pasternak from DPNAK Weddings.
Plus, check out 130+ Spectacular Wedding Decoration Ideas.
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