Questions That Need Answers
So, let’s be practical. First! 38-45% of your total wedding budget is for your venue. Don’t visit a venue that is not within these limits. Second: Decide if you prefer an outdoor – waterfront, beach, mountains, lawn, or garden ceremony or Indoor – (fewer weather contingencies)- fireplace, large window, a historic mansion, or a place…
I have tried many different companies for wedding stationery and I have even created my own. Some have great designs, but sub-standard quality. Others have great quality, but few designs. Minted has it all; lots of design styles to fit every taste, and excellent stock quality. You select your design, personalize your data, load in…
Using today’s technology, RSVP cards are obsolete for most weddings. Unless you are having a formal, after five wedding in a posh cathedral, omit RSVP cards from your budget. Instead, leave room on your invitation for: “Please RSVP by (date) on our website at www.the site.com.you-and-your fiance” or “So that we may properly prepare for…
Save Money – yes! With our volume discounts, vendor coupons, and connections, we can get you better prices on products, services, and rentals. Save Time – We do this full time, and therefore we can focus on the intricate details of your wedding or event. Remember, there are no do-overs! Our Experience in the industry…
Your attendance at a wedding is greater than, “am I available”, “do I like him/her”, or “party time”. Your attendance is a statement. The reason that guests are invited to a wedding, and your reason for attending may be two different things. You may have been invited because you are friends, or relatives of the…
With all the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, we get down to the last few months and realize it is time to plan the Rehearsal Dinner. What is the purpose of a Rehearsal Dinner? Let’s chat. The Rehearsal Dinner is usually scheduled right after the wedding rehearsal, and is intended to be a time…
Your gift to your guests is “dinner”. That is your thank you for two things; their attendance, and the wedding gift. With the average cost per guest ranging from $75-$175 that’s a pretty nice gift! A “guest favor” is a gesture, or a token of thanks that they can take with them, (since the meal…
Because guys are fine with a good meal and some T.V. or fun activity. They don’t need the pomp and circumstance that a bridal shower has. A Bachelor Party is to celebrate his last day as a single man. It has also been known as a “Crossover”, since he is crossing over from singlehood to…
The facts: According to the 2018 Wedding Industry Report for the DC, MD, VA, and WV area, the average amount spent on a wedding in 2017 was $36,703. That’s the average, not the max. Some weddings are over $100k and you may ask WHY!!! Answer: Because someone is willing to pay for it. That’s all…
Let’s look at average cost: Tux Rental ($200 – $250) Shoes ($200) Special Socks ($50) Hotel room for the night before the wedding ($200) You may not have to get all of these things, but be prepared to spend at least $700 as a groomsman. If you cannot afford this, just say no and offer…
