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why you need a mc at your wedding

Your wedding day is full of special moments, and a skilled Master of Ceremonies (MC) ensures that everything flows seamlessly.

From introducing key events to keeping guests engaged and entertained, a great MC is the glue that holds your celebration together. 🙌

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wedding planning overwhelm 101

One of the biggest stresses couples face when planning their wedding is managing differing expectations and desires, both within the couple and with family members.

Balancing personal visions for the day with external pressures—like budget constraints, family expectations, and sometimes conflicting opinions—can be overwhelming.

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you need to think big picture in your planning 1st

Couples often find they need a planner or experienced venue coordinator to manage stress and avoid going over budget.

Thinking big picture, planning in the right order, and checking your budget regularly are essential for a smooth and enjoyable wedding planning experience.

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6 tips to booking your wedding cake

These 6 Tips To Know Before Booking Your Wedding Cake 🎂💍

1. Set Your Budget
2. Know Your Guest Count
3. Research Flavors
4. Choose a Style
5. Ask About Allergies
6. Plan for Delivery

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wedding dress - did you know?

It’s safe to assume you’ve had a rotation of dream wedding dresses saved to your pinterest board long before your partner popped the question. If you don’t already have a vision of your ideal gown, though, now’s the time to do your homework. Start by ripping pages out of bridal magazines, scoping out top trends, pinpointing your favorite designers, or gaining inspiration from real brides.

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entertainment is important

Choosing wedding entertainment can be quite challenging, especially when there are many different options available and lots of guests to impress. Plus, the pressure of making your wedding a special day to remember can make this choice even harder.

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picking the right wedding suit

Your wedding’s round the corner.

The preparations for the big day are in full swing. Most of the things have been ticked off the list.

However, you are still not sure about your wedding suit!

To help you choose the perfect wedding suit, we have listed out 4 tips.

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choosing the perfect wedding dress

If you are still feeling overwhelmed, don’t forget that your bridal experts exist and are extremely experienced at what they do and can help guide you as little or as much as you want to help you find the right dress and your ultimate wedding style.

We can recommend a handful we know, we love and we trust with our brides for the best experience!

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7 parts of the wedding cake planning?

A wedding cake holds a significant place in the celebration of love and union.

It’s a centerpiece that not only adds sweetness to the occasion but also reflects the couple’s style and taste.

Choosing the perfect wedding cake can be an exciting yet daunting task, as there are countless options and trends to consider.

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what is wedding stationery?

Wedding stationery includes any printed piece that shares information about your wedding. The first thing that comes to mind for many people is wedding invitations, and they’re definitely part of the mix! But, wedding stationery isn’t limited to just paper. As we mentioned, it’s anything that’s printed. So, that includes items like welcome signs, escort card displays, table numbers, dinner menus, ceremony programs and more!

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lets chat wedding transport

Not only do you have to find a florist as well as a venue, you should consider looking into how you will move on the wedding day from getting ready, to ceremony, to reception and to hotel at midnight. Think you the couple plus your bridal party if bridal shoots are happening.

Having transport will ensure the bride arrives in style for her big day. In addition to this, having a wedding car will enable you to benefit from stunning pictures which can be used as priceless mementos.

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the cost of wedding florals is…

As you can see things add up for this simple approach to working on wedding florals. You could consider going silk over fresh? You could make the arrangements smaller to save 10 or 20%? You could remove tables if your guest numbers are 70 not 100 (save 3 tables for example)

This is all good to know when you reach out to any floral vendor to discuss your wedding florals.

See if your wedding budget allows $5k for fresh florals as we broke down above - if not what is your budget number is so no time is wasted. This is key!

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wedding planning is…..

Wedding planning is 400hrs of time logically, strategically, stylistically and visually put together an experience full of everything from food to music, florals to vows, transport and 31 other key elements.

Speak to some wedding planners and I am sure they can assist you - even it’s an intensive call rather than all the bells and whistles of full planning to ensure your budget is in check….. invest time to research is key!

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the 5th thing you need to do in wedding planning is…

Learn what the 5th thing you do when planning your wedding!

❇️ BOOK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER - cause they will capture you all day long and be by your side for 7-17hours so you HAVE TO GET ALONG haha.

❇️ DRAFT A RUNSHEET FOR THE DAY - so there is a plan for the day - so everything important has a time and flow to it!!!

❇️ ADDONS TO ASK ABOUT - here you may want an album? a 2nd shooter? locations for your bridal shoot ideas?

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lets chat all things wedding catering

Be sure to understand each in detail so your maximising the venue package or look for a venue where you can create the catering the way you want it - all custom.

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Must know your budget by vendor 1st

STOP saying yes to every vendor invoice without knowing what your vendor budget is.

You blow out here and there - soon you either have to
1. Invest more $$$$
2. Go without things cause you have no funds left

This is undue stress no couple needs!!!

So get resourced on what to spend once you determine your budget.

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HACKS TO KNOW IN WEDDING PLANNING

Your wedding will be one of the most special and memorable days of your entire life. But truthfully, the wedding planning process can often be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive, too. We’re talking over 400+ hours involved in planning the average wedding. Crazy, right?!

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WEDDING VENUE

The venue with food/drink is 20-30% of your wedding budget so it’s a big decision. The inclusions really matter cause if they aren’t included you need to budget for them. If you’re paying just venue alone it’s 10-15% of your wedding budget.

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tips for booking photography

It just goes to show, your wedding photos are an investment that will last a lifetime. You’ll proudly share them with your own kids and grandkids one day. You want someone takes this responsibility to heart, capturing every wedding as if they were shooting their own.

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