Trendy Wednesday: Do I hire a Wedding Planner?

Trendy Wednesday: Jenna Paniccia 

For some, a wedding planner is a luxury, for others it is a necessity, and then there are those brides who realize at the last minute they need extra help!

The truth is, most brides don’t realize how much work actually goes into planning a wedding. Securing a space, scheduling delivery and pickup rentals, choosing a menu, cake design and flavor, lets not forget wedding color and theme, and even save the dates, invitations… the list goes on and on. While all of this can certainly be done, it is time consuming and stressful when you are balancing a full-time job, a family, and day-to-day life.

This is where wedding planners come into play. We are here to help you! We have our phones on us all the time to answer every email and frantic phone call. We sort through all your ideas and organize them so you can see what makes sense, and what doesn’t. Our whole lives revolve around timelines, so you can bet your wedding day will be mapped out to perfection. Most of all we are a friend. We are hired to take all your stress away and accomplish all the busy work of planning your wedding.

We are wedding planners because we love what we do. We enjoy problem solving, finding the best deals, and making connections. We love nothing more than the wedding day. Watching all these plans come to life, and seeing the expression on the Bride and Groom’s face is what makes all the long hours of planning worth the time and energy.

Before you begin the planning process I suggest looking at how busy your life is. If you have spare time, maybe you only need a wedding planner for month out services. This is where we organize everything you have put together and we execute the wedding so you are not stressed. Sometimes clients need partial planning. These are the people who have all these ideas and need someone to make sense of it all and make recommendations. If you are looking for full service event planning don’t worry about finding an event space before the initial meeting, event planners can help in the selection process.

Always remember, wedding planners are there to help. No task is too big or small . Reach out to a few planners before you begin the wedding planning process and see if their input helps when making the decision of hiring a planner or not.

Photo Credit: wedding-blog.gigmasters.com, musiccitytents.com, carolinaweddingsmag.com, stylish-events.blogspot.com, guides.hmcpl.org

Design Trends for Event Decor

Unique and dynamic light fixtures have become a huge trend in event décor.  It really adds something special and a nice focal point to the space.

Going for a monochromatic color palette can be uber chic, particularly when you use varying shades of the same color.

Simplistic and contemporary looks are in.  Remember that sometimes less is more both in the look and effect as well as in monetary value.

Incorporating environmentally conscience materials into your event décor, such as eco-friendly textiles, stationary, or venues.

Creative themes that allow guests to escape into a fantasy reality, such as an Alice in Wonderland inspired event.