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Today we’re talking about a subject that can be a little tricky when planning your wedding. The favor for your guests is a complicated choice and really should reflect the theme and day of your wedding. This is because favors are usually taken by your guests toward the end of your wedding, making it one of the lasting impressions they leave with. Whether you are choosing to have an edible favor (i.e., cake, cupcakes, candy buffet, cookies) or prefer to go with another option – let’s discuss the many options available to you! Your favors don’t have to be edible. I tell my couples that their best bet is to seek out something that doesn’t last long term. Many people won’t have any use for their customized etched mason jar once they get it home, and while they love you, they won’t want to clutter up their cabinets! I believe the best bet with favors

Your wedding day should be a day of bliss and happiness! The day is probably something you’ve been looking forward to since your childhood. However, it can also be a source of incredible stress, turmoil, and sometimes even hurt feelings. Many people in your life will be excited and proud to celebrate your love with your soon-to-be spouse. However, there may be some roadblocks in navigating the path to “I do”. While I hope you never encounter any of these questions, I figured I’d go over the top 5 tough wedding questions my couples have been asked. I’ve also included how to answer them respectfully, while also respecting yourself in the process! Am I invited? Ouch. It’s never fun “uninviting” (or rather, not inviting) a guest you really, truly would love to have at your wedding. That said, weddings are expensive! It is hard to invite all of your friends and family. Sometimes, depending on

You’re about three calls in to planning the wedding of your dreams and your anxiety is at an all-time high! You’ve got 14 things left to do today but you can’t because the amount of e-mails you need to return continues to stack. Sound familiar? It’s ok! Most couples that are recently engaged typically don’t LOVE to plan their weddings. While it’s an awesome and truly special time in your life – there are a lot of details and the checklists can make anyone sweat. Have no fear! Today we’re talking about how to keep calm when planning your wedding with some advice from a professional planner. I manage anywhere from 5-10 clients at a time, so that amount of stress can be a little overwhelming! Here are some important things to remember during this process so you can look back and remember the awesome experience – rather than just being glad it’s over! Embrace