HeIp! I Need A Wedding Planner!

Some brides believe they can plan the entire wedding themselves. They have so many ideas, and they believe they can work, spend quality time with their fiance and family, shop for the wedding, plan the wedding, make sure every thing goes according to plan, walk down the aisle to get married, all while having a great time and not losing their mind. I call this, "Super-bride Syndrome". Those ladies believe they are a Superhero, and they can do any and everything. Don't get me wrong I understand that this is one of the most important days of your life, and you want everything to go just as you envision it. However, if you do everything, you miss the beauty of your special day. Also the pressure of running around trying to plan can make some brides grumpy. A bride should not be grumpy on her wedding day, a bride should be happy and floating amongst the clouds of love with her new groom.

My advice is to hire a wedding planner. I'm not just saying this because I'm a wedding and event planner. I truly believe every bride needs help, some more than others. There are always options. Some brides are great at planning, their vision is clear and they know without a shadow of a doubt what they want. This a lady that's organized and she will have everything ready for her special day. This lady just needs a day of wedding planner. In this case I sit down with my bride a few weeks/days prior to the wedding with a list of the vendors and their contact information. We walk through the pace of the entire day as she see's it. This allows me to know exactly how my bride envisions everything to flow. I attend the wedding rehearsal and it's my job to direct and coordinate on the day of the wedding. Other brides may have family members or friends that are very helpful and they can assist them in planning. In this case I would be needed just for day of planning.

Some brides-to-be are just as excited about their special day but it's all a bit overwhelming for them. They have no idea where to begin. This is a bride that needs a planner to assist her in developing her vision to create the magical day that she's always dreamed of. I'd plan the entire wedding from conception to execution.

You'll know which service works best for you after you sit down and write down your ideas for your special day. If your list is extremely long with tons of options, or blank. You need a wedding planner. If your list is precise and very specific, and you have the time to contact vendors and visit location options, you'll probably need a day of wedding coordinator/planner. I'm here to assist you with either, email or call me asap so that we can begin planning your special day!

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Colors, Wedding Theme, Flowers and Centerpieces

Choosing your colors, theme, flowers and centerpieces for your wedding are very important. Your creating the ambiance and atmosphere  for your guests. The Colors must blend with the theme. The theme you choose will help you decide on which flowers to select, and the flowers will help you narrow down what type of centerpieces will work for your reception. Your options are limitless, let's explore some of them.

Colors & Wedding Themes

If your wedding is on the beach, then you might want to go with a beach theme. If purple is your favorite color, and you love polka dots. Then you may want to have a polka dot theme in shades of purple. If Fall is your favorite season, then a fall theme, with harvest colors would work for you. When I meet with my bride if she hasn't decided on her colors and theme, then I ask her a few questions like, what is your favorite season? What is your favorite color? What is your style? Are you modern, classic, boho/hippie, or simplistic? Knowing these things will assist me in narrowing down the colors and themes to review with my bride. If my bride loves the beach and her favorite color is blue then I would show her the theme and colors  below.

Centerpieces

For the same wedding I would show my bride a centerpiece like the one shown above. There's really no set rule for centerpices. As the bride & groom you decide how big is too big and how extravagant you want your special day to be. There are many styles, colors, and design options for centerpieces. I had a bride that met her hubby to be at Starbucks, so we filled huge vases with ground coffee beans and beautiful red roses as the centerpiece flower. Not only was it beautiful and unique, but the aroma from the ground coffee was amazing. I could go on and on about different types of centerpiece options but I'd much rather show you. You can change some of these options and make them your own, or you can be creative and design your centerpiece yourself.

Assortment  of flowers in shades of pink, with votive candles surrounding it, and a mirrored base.

Autumn/Harvest wedding.

A beautiful reception with candlelight as the main focus. Box centerpices with flowers and candles. Candles are a great and inexpensive way to create ambiance.

Small rectangular shaped vases filled with glass beads, and roses in assorted colors. To personalize the centerpieces the bride and groom had the vases engraved with their last inital.

Gerber daises in pastel colors, inside a vase filled with pastel jelly beans. Perfect for a spring/easter wedding.

These are just a few ideas. Remember you make the rules. Have fun and be creative. The sky is the limit!

Preparing For Your Special Day

He popped the question, and you said Yes! Congratulations!!! Your boyfriend is now your fiance, and you've set the date. Your wedding day, that special day that you've secretly planned and dreamed of since you were a little girl. Now that it's here, where in the world do you begin?

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your special day:

• Let everyone know! Send out engagement announcements or have an engagement party.
• Know your budget! Your budget will determine everything so plan accordingly.
• You've set your date, now you need to know who will attend. Send out wedding invitations. Be sure to choose your theme for your wedding and select invitations and stationery that coordinates with your wedding theme.
• Secure the ceremony site (chapel, hall, hotel, beach, pavilion etc.), officiant, and reception location.
• Select your gown, and accessories. Decide on colors, attire and accessories for your bridal party.
• Arrange transportation for the entire bridal party.
• Have fun! Enjoy each and every moment with your fiance, family, and friends.

There are many decisions that you as a bride-to-be and your groom will make. Contact A Fab Event to help you with planning your wedding, or hire us to coordinate the day of. Let us bring your vision for your special day to life. We will make it A Fab Event! 

A Fab Event

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