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Tips for Guest Comfort!!!

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

May is officially here! While spring is certainly upon us, I’ve been having many calls from couples ready to make up what was lost in 2020, and boy have I been BUSY! Luckily, as an event-industry professional, I’m good at juggling. 😉 Today, we’re talking about comfort and offering guests a little hospitality during your big day. While weddings are certainly for celebrating, dancing, and gathering your closest crowd around you and your new spouse’s love, there are definitely little things you can offer that make a big difference to their comfort – and keep them around in the meantime to keep the party going! 1) Maps and Directions When traveling to a new destination (specifically your out-of-town guests, but everyone likes a visual of where they’re headed!) This can be such an easy and small personal touch that shows your guests that you truly care about them and their stress levels. Providing a small map

Five Events for which to hire a Professional Photographer (and why!)

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

This article is a guest post from Aimee Lyons, of Diydarlin.com Smartphones have come a long way, but there’s no real substitute for a professional photographer. When you want a professional perspective for your event, hiring a pro like Events by Lexi is the way to go. Ditto if you want high-quality photographs. Consider these five times you should really hire a pro photographer — and why. Every Year for Family Photographs Dressing everyone up for family photos might be a regular occurrence for you, especially around the holidays. Ensuring that everyone looks their best is challenging enough, and DIY family photos tend to either leave someone out or result in a bad angle or awkward poses. When you want gorgeous and professionally edited photographs of the whole family, hiring a pro is the way to go. Not only do photographers know how to capture your best side, but your photog will also know how

Summer Wedding Help!!

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

April showers are bringing May flowers as we spring into summer, and I am so excited for some warm weather and summer fun. How about you?! If you’re planning to get married in a summer month, here are some tips and tricks on how to stay cool during those hot summer months. While you may be thinking about how beautifully sunny and warm the weather might be, being dressed in formal attire can sometimes be stifling, overheating, and dehydrating. No fear! I’m here to help wrangle mother nature back to her rightful place with some great options to keep your guests cool and your wedding the vision you’ve always imagined. Venue – Indoor or Outdoor? Many venues in the summer months offer air conditioning and indoor/outdoor options to help you and your guests stay sweat-free. Consider hosting your ceremony/cocktail hour under covering or in the shade if you’re staying outdoors and host your dinner and