Last month, I was interviewed for a feature article in NJ View Magazine about how couples are cutting back on their budgets but not sacrificing any important perks for their wedding celebrations. I was honored to be only 1 of 3 planners in all of New Jersey consulted for this piece!
Here's a link to the article: http://njviewmagazine.com/article_bridal.htm - enjoy!!
Until next time, happy planning...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day - a time to reflect and do your part to save our planet. What does that mean for wedding planners? Planning a green wedding, of course!
Here are some "green ideas":
-Instead of flowers, use locally grown produce such as pumpkins, apples, oranges, etc. for decorations
-Use recycled paper for your invitations.
-Go paperless for your invitations - or at least your response cards!
-Choose your honeymoon wisely - think eco-tourism!
-Select your wedding rings made from recycled precious metals and stones.
-Choose a vintage wedding dress.
What ideas do you have to share? I'd love to hear from you!
Until next time, happy planning...
Here are some "green ideas":
-Instead of flowers, use locally grown produce such as pumpkins, apples, oranges, etc. for decorations
-Use recycled paper for your invitations.
-Go paperless for your invitations - or at least your response cards!
-Choose your honeymoon wisely - think eco-tourism!
-Select your wedding rings made from recycled precious metals and stones.
-Choose a vintage wedding dress.
What ideas do you have to share? I'd love to hear from you!
Until next time, happy planning...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Planning Your Dream Wedding In This Economy
He finally popped the question, and you said yes! That was in December - now you're in full planning mode. Except the economy has contracted, perhaps one of you has lost your job or is in danger of doing so, and you're trying to figure out how you're going to pay for your dream wedding.
Does this scenario sound familiar? I bet it does to many of you, unfortunately. That's just the reality of the current economy.
My first piece of advice is not to finance your entire wedding on credit cards. Your wedding is the first day of the marriage that will last your lifetime - and who wants to start off being in debt?
My next piece of advice is not to cut back so drastically that you don't even recognize any part of your dream wedding. If you always wanted a live band during your reception, believe it or not there are excellent bands out there that don't charge an arm and a leg! In my market, I know bands that charge in excess of $20,000 and those that charge less than a quarter of that price tag and have an equally packed dance floor. Does your vision always include chair covers? There are other rental options in the marketplace, such as "chair caps" and "chair backs" that will give you much of the same effect at a fraction of the cost. And the best way to control your budget is, as it always has been, to cut your guest list.
My final piece of advice on this topic is to seek out professional assistance. A truly professional wedding consultant will be able to help you reframe your dream wedding so that you achieve the same look and feel, but at a budget that you're comfortable with. We know the industry, know the vendors, and can truly make your day more than you even imagined!
Until next time, happy planning...
Does this scenario sound familiar? I bet it does to many of you, unfortunately. That's just the reality of the current economy.
My first piece of advice is not to finance your entire wedding on credit cards. Your wedding is the first day of the marriage that will last your lifetime - and who wants to start off being in debt?
My next piece of advice is not to cut back so drastically that you don't even recognize any part of your dream wedding. If you always wanted a live band during your reception, believe it or not there are excellent bands out there that don't charge an arm and a leg! In my market, I know bands that charge in excess of $20,000 and those that charge less than a quarter of that price tag and have an equally packed dance floor. Does your vision always include chair covers? There are other rental options in the marketplace, such as "chair caps" and "chair backs" that will give you much of the same effect at a fraction of the cost. And the best way to control your budget is, as it always has been, to cut your guest list.
My final piece of advice on this topic is to seek out professional assistance. A truly professional wedding consultant will be able to help you reframe your dream wedding so that you achieve the same look and feel, but at a budget that you're comfortable with. We know the industry, know the vendors, and can truly make your day more than you even imagined!
Until next time, happy planning...
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