Show up Early and Prepared or Go Home!

What should a Bride and Groom stress about on their wedding day? The answer is …..Nothing? And although this does not seem realistic, it is the wedding planner’s job; no, I mean to say, responsibility to mitigate any situation that may cause the wedding couple stress. In some situations, this means not mentioning that water leak in the reception room which is being fixed and will be fixed prior to the start of the reception. As the planner, I or one of my team members will be on-site at the reception and ceremony venues prior to the event to inspect the set-up, get to know the serving staff and bartenders and make sure all the details are attended to in a manner befitting the hosts and their guests. So nothing, not missing flowers, entertainment technical difficulties or MIA guests will stop your event. We come early and prepared to address and rectify any show stopping issues just as if we were hosting the party ourselves.

Purple Wedding Fantasy…

Here are a couple of photos from a wedding planned by Taylor Nicole Events. The wedding colors involved variations of purple and plum.

• The bride’s bouquet consisted on Lavender and White roses with accents of lavender mini calla lilies while her attendant’s bouquets consisted of lavender and white roses.
• The groom wore a lavender mini calla lily boutonnière while his attendants donned rose boutonnières.
• Each guest table was dressed with custom personalized menu cards and individual single stem orchids for each guest. The center pieces were white hydrangeas, lavender and white roses and purple stock with accents of green grass. Each vase was dressed in Ivory and plum ribbon. The table number frames were hand painted and the numbers printed onto a purple leaf vellum paper. The table runners matched the chairs sashes to complete the look.

Protection…How important is it when planning your wedding?

One of our most basic needs as humans is to feel protected. But as humans, our desires to have particular items are sometimes so great that the very desire itself overshadows the risks that accompany it. This is often true when we feel that this is our one and only opportunity to have or create an experience; such as purchasing a house, buying an ultimate car and yes planning a dream wedding. Knowing what pitfalls to look for in and addressing them upfront will ultimately save you, your finance and family money and grief throughout the wedding planning process. Here are a few pitfalls that I seek to protect my clients from:

• Escalation Clauses
• Inappropriate Substitutions
• Unqualified Fees

I also review the contract to see what client consideration, if any, is offered. Last thought, a typical wedding budget amounts to a down payment on the purchase of a home; one wouldn’t walk into a closing prepared to sign documents without a lawyer by their side and having reviewed the documents. So why would you not seek the same protection when contracting vendors for your big day!!!!

What is your Wedding Style – Ways to save your Décor Budget?

There must be Tulips! The bride wants tulips which are on the pricier side of the flower spectrum and are even more expensive when they are out of season and must be imported. How can you deliver the bride’s floral vision while saving her décor budget? First, the ability to understand that the bride has chosen a modern minimalist approach to flowers will allow you to make the right suggestions. Tulips alone make beautiful hand tied bouquets as well as beautiful arrangements in any shape vase; square, cylinder, rectangular or oval. The same is true of the following floral suggestions; they also compliment or can be complimented by an accent of tulips. They are available in a wide array of colors but also look great in a monochromatic palette and for the most part the prices range from inexpensive to moderately priced. Most important, they are all available when tulips are harder to get. As your wedding planner, I can work with you and your florist to facilitate the flow and vision of your big day.

• Giant Begonia
• Calla Lilly
• Dahlia
• Easter Lilly
• Cyclamen
• Amaryllis Belladonna
• Lisianthus
• Chrysanthemums