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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

First 3 Things to do When Planning your Wedding!

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

So you’re engaged! You’ve got the ring, the amazing proposal, and the love is flowing! But what now? Between invitations, booking vendors, finding wedding attire, deciding on colors, telling your friends and family…Oh my! While the excitement is definitely brewing, so is the stress. Wedding planning can be an exciting time in any couple’s journey to the walk down the aisle. However, it can come with its own stress and excitement…which is where I come in! Today we are talking about what to do first when planning your wedding and why. You may think that this is pretty straightforward and it can be, depending on what your wedding will consist of. That said, many couples make the mistake of focusing on the smaller details rather than the bigger picture too soon after engagement. Ultimately, you want to focus on these three elements of your big day first and get them finalized. The first element will

What’s a CottageCore Wedding??

Submitted by Lexi Schafer

Hello, hello! I am so excited about this week’s topic in all things wedding. Recently I’ve been zoning in on the wedding trends for the upcoming year and have newly found the term “cottagecore”. While I certainly know my fair share of wedding trends, this one happened to be new to me – but I’m so glad I get to share it with you! Cottagecore is defined by things romantic, simplistic, and ethereal. This design and theming pulls inspiration from simpler living and merges with the romanticism of fairytales’ once upon a timeliness. Think baking bread, homemade crafts, tending your garden, and afternoon tea, for example. I think we could all use a break from reality to focus on the true pleasures of life, and I can definitely see where this new trend is sourcing from given our most recent years were spent tuning in to fun activities of the past while quarantining. I know