Unless you plan to exchange vows on the beach in the presence of just yourselves and the universe, you will inevitably need to interview at least one, if not many wedding vendors. While each vendor is different, there are some do’s and don’ts that apply to every interview. You’ll want to keep these in mind to set yourself up for the best possible relationships …
The Knot: Are You at Risk of Wedding Vendor Fraud?
I love getting to share tidbits to our readers on how to get the most out of your wedding planning. Typically it’s all good news and fun ways to reduce stress but sometimes we have to be educated on the negative. While I’d like to believe that you can make it through wedding planning without any negative experiences, sometimes it …
Southern Weddings Heirloom Inspired Shoot
I had a conversation with another vendor recently that really sent sparks flying and had all my synapses firing. She asked me how I come around to a concept for a wedding. She wanted to know how I match a client with a design and vice versa. We got to talking about how I get to know my clients on …
When Did I Become a Manager? Working With Your Team of Wedding Professionals
You probably didn’t realize when you set out to plan your wedding that you were actually accepting a new and demanding job: Vendor Manager. We always say that weddings have hundreds of moving parts, and among the most important of those parts are your wedding professionals. Since you don’t want to make the news for your epic-ly terrible management skills, …
Wedding Rentals – A Beginner’s Guide
Peaked tents, chandeliers, chivari chairs, and luxurious linens – they are the basic building blocks of Pinterest-worthy weddings. Most big events require some kind of rental, whether the couple arranges for items directly or they are handled through a venue, event planner, or wedding designer. Since many couples have at least something to do with choosing their own rentals, we …
Vendor Spotlight … Kristine Pringle Photography
Kristine isn’t just an amazing area photographer but she’s a dear friend and probably just about the sweetest person you’ll ever meet. I always feel bad when I say bad words around her! It doesn’t happen often but I do have to admit that “Damn IT! “ is probably my favorite phrase when I’m frustrated and let’s face it just …