Developing A Brand For Your Wedding Part 1: Idea & Identity
“Branding for a wedding?” you ask, “I really don’t plan on licensing it out or turning it into a cereal with a disturbingly overenthusiastic cartoon character.” And that’s fine. No one expects you to. But…you know….if that’s your thing…more power to you. Let us know how it goes. The thing is when people think of branding, they associate it with business because that’s its most prevalent use. Smart businesses utilize brands as a way to get across to people. To...
Where Does The Word “Wedding” Come From?
As professionals that live to make peoples’ dream weddings a reality, we’ve found ourselves being a bit curious as of late. We use the word Wedding every single day, but where does the word come from? Does it have a history in other languages? There’s actually an entire field of academia dedicated to answering those kinds of questions –it’s called Etymology. Well, it just so happens we’re not just venue hosts and wedding experts. We’re also masters of language! Let’s...
Being Ready for That First Dress Fitting
Ah, the first dress fitting. Usually scheduled eight to six weeks before the big day, for many it’s the first, this is happening moment that signals how close the wedding actually is. Talking with vendors, going over details with the wedding planner and discussing events with the wedding party can all feel like they’re tied with future anticipation. But the first dress fitting, this is the Rubicon of the big day –this is happening, and I am indeed getting married....
6 Tips to Help You Get a Good Night’s Rest Before Your Wedding Day
Get your affairs in order well ahead of time If you’re to have any hope of getting a good night’s sleep before your wedding day, then the process of accomplishing that is going to start six months to a year in advance. Much like being prepared for a test or job interview, you’ll sleep easier if all of your wedding preparations are complete well ahead of time. If the day before your wedding is spent stressed out and making last...
5 Tips to Remember for Your Make-Up Trial
It’s all-too-easy to walk into a make-up trial for an upcoming wedding with the idea that it’s just one more hoop to jump through before the actual fun and excitement of the wedding. It’s understandable. Yes, you’re excited, but you’ve also been neck-deep in wedding planning for (at least) a year now and it’s easy to think of the make-up trial and just another rehearsal you have to show up to. But it you want to get the most out...
The Kids Are (Maybe) Alright Part III: Prepping For a Kid-Friendly Wedding
