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BHLDN Table Number | Wedding Planning Tips | The Day's Design | Clary Pfeiffer Photography

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Ever noticed how many numbers are involved in wedding planning?  The realization hit home again this morning after weeks of catching up on the accounting and the nasty side of running a business…and taxes. Ugh. Photography: Clary Pfeiffer Photography From an entrepreneurial standpoint, this seems obvious and expected when you own and operate a small […]

The Mathematics Behind Planning a Wedding

Feb 18

Wedding Planning & Advice

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Earlier today I was reading a post about money saving ideas for weddings and planning on a budget.  I realize everyone has their own ideas, and it seems that all “rules” have been thrown out the window.  I myself am guilty of encouraging couples to do whatever pleases them and making the celebration truly their […]

Where to Draw the Line

Apr 24

Wedding Planning & Advice

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A couple weeks ago Credit Card Insider published a list of financial advice for newly engaged couples.  I was asked to contribute my tips and advice to couples, along with past brides and other wedding professionals.   Money can be a huge stress factor when it comes to the wedding planning process, and while they just […]

Wedding Planning Financial Advice

Oct 18

Wedding Planning & Advice

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Photo by Hetler Photography Many people hear the words “wedding planner” (or coordinator, etc) and immediately get this vision of someone who is going to come in and take over your wedding day, dictating every decision from venues to colors to day-of timelines –  creating an event that is not even close to representing you […]

A Couple Truths about Wedding Planners

Jun 14

Wedding Planning & Advice

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You’re engaged!  Let’s start planning – themes, venues, caterers, bridesmaids, dresses, flowers, colors, invitations, hotel rooms, hairstyles, cakes, bands, churches, officiants, coordinators, linens, photographers… and those are just the first few things that pop into your head! Stop!  Take a deep breath.  Before you think about one more thing, the very first thing you MUST […]

{Steps to the Altar} The Budget

Mar 5

Wedding Planning & Advice

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