With resources like Pinterest and Etsy, it is understandable why couples often start the wedding planning process thinking that they don’t need the help of a wedding planner. What is a wedding planner really going to do that they can’t handle themselves? Well, it turns out that there is a lot more that goes into your wedding than the overall look and feel! [Photo by Ifitfitz Weddings] Some people view wedding planners as a splurge or something unnecessary because they don’t n

Photo by Suess Moments It’s 7AM on your wedding day and the hair and makeup team will be arriving shortly. Where do you begin!? There is a lot to accomplish on the morning of your wedding so today we are going over some key things to remember so that you can be organized and relaxed on your wedding day! Create a Hair & Makeup Schedule Create a schedule for your girls in advance. It’s much easier to have time slots for everyone so that they know when they should be ready and s

Photo by Havana Photography Outside pressure from friends, family and wedding traditions in general tend to cause some stress for couples leading up to their wedding days. Overall, we try to tell all of our couples that there is no right or wrong way to do things. It is all about how you and your partner want to make your day come to life. Previously, we’ve talked about traditions on our blog and we took a look at a few of them (HERE's the link to that post!). We talked about

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography As you are developing your budget for your big day there are a lot of little details to remember. Of course you know to budget for things like your centerpieces and your favors, but there are some items that couples consistently overlook. Here are a few reminders about the items that we often see couples forgetting. Adding Tax…and Gratuity! Sometimes vendors will give you a total cost for their services in the beginning without provi

Often your guests have traveled a long way to come celebrate with you, so it’s a nice surprise when they are welcomed by a gift bag at check in. Here are some ideas for how to make your welcome bag special. Include An Itinerary Let guests know what is going on for the weekend. Include things like a time and location for welcome drinks, the rehearsal, ceremony start and after party information. If there is a shuttle bus to the venue, this is a great place to remind people of t

Photo by Lauri for Emily Wren Photography When we kick things off with our couples we like to go through a detailed list of questions about their plans for their big day. While going through our checklist, there are often items that surprise couples whether they are things that they haven’t thought of or didn’t even realize. Today we dive into our top 5 reminders for couples! Eating is a must As we spoke about in our Emergency Kit blog post, it is great to have snacks on han