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Preparing Your Home for Your Wedding Day

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

If you are getting married in your hometown, your house is likely to become wedding central. Even if you aren’t planning to get ready at home, you still have to plan for friends and family dropping by — some may even be staying with you for the weekend. Taking time to prepare your living space in the weeks ahead of your wedding date can help take a load off your mind so you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of getting married. Here are tips to help you get your home ready for your big event. Make Your Place Smell Great Whether you are having guests stay or not, it’s a good idea to gather all the linens around the house and give them a good washing. Over time, household items like sheets and towels pick up dust, mites, and other allergens that can leave your home smelling not-so-fresh. Giving them a good wash

Creative Ways to Keep Your Guests Cozy!!

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

As we head into the cold winter months, I wanted to talk about some amazing tips and options to keep your guests warm and toasty on your special day! Whether you plan on getting married indoors or have decided to utilize an outdoor space for cocktail hour or your winter wonderland ceremony, you’ve got options! As we all know, communication is key, so this is my very first and most important tip. If you know it will be cold on your wedding day or you will be spending a lot of time outdoors with your guests, it is very important to stress this note to your guests on your wedding website and give the average expected temperature that weekend. This helps your guests plan ahead for the outside time and keep warm while enjoying the day with you! If you’d rather stay outside to enjoy the cooler temperatures all of your wedding day, consider renting

What to Ask Your DJ and Why!

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

Let’s get this party started! Today we’re talking about all things music and we’re going to go over some of the forgotten questions that are important when talking to your potential future DJ. While some questions like “do you have my date available” seem rather straightforward, others like “will music play during breaks” seem like they’d be obvious, but might be terrible to find out about on your wedding day. So, without further ado, let’s go over some awesome questions to ask your DJ when trying to find the best fit for you and your guests! Requests Something to think about when booking a DJ is how much leeway you want your guests (as well as the DJ) to have during the event. Whether you want to provide your guests with limitless requests or prefer to keep dances to a strict set list, you’ll want to ask your DJ all about their process with this