Ask a Planner

Q: I have never been a bridesmaid. The only role I’ve ever been at a wedding was a guest. Now that I am engaged, I have no idea what my bridesmaids are supposed to pay for and what I am supposed to provide. A: Being a bridesmaid can be very rewarding for your loved ones, but it definitely doesn’t come …

Ask a Planner – Bachelorette Party Options

Q: I’m the Maid of Honor for my best friend’s wedding. We’re going to be celebrating her bachelorette party this spring. She and her fiance have a “no stripper” policy. I have been left to plan something for her and all the girls, but I’m drawing a blank. Please help me with some ideas! A: You have quite the event …

Ask a Planner – Decline in RSVP’s

“When I first started planning my wedding a year ago everything was going well and we thought that we would have a lot of guests. Unfortunately, I’ve started receiveing a lot of declines in my R.S.V.P’s. I’m very nervous that we’re not going to make our guarantee minimum with our reception hall and it’s stressing me out to think that …

Ask a Planner – Bouquet and Garter Toss

Q: My fiance and I are pretty much the last of our friends to get married. I really don’t want to do a garter/bouquet toss because our guest list consists of mostly couples. What is an innovative alternative? A: You are not alone. Many couples opt against the traditional garter/bouquet toss. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to consider. Some brides …

Ask A Planner – A and B Guest Lists

There are so many unwritten rules when it comes to wedding planning. We get a lot of questions from brides, grooms, moms, and bridesmaids about etiquette, tradition origins, and personal concerns. This inspired us to come up with an “Ask A Planner” section of our blog which we will feature every Monday. Q: My fiance and I have started to …