There are many reasons to hire a Wedding Planner, but these are my top three. My best advice to any bride is to at least have a Wedding Day Coordinator to ensure the wedding goes smoothly and everyone involved is at ease.
1) Save Time: Planning a wedding is a full-time job. There are a lot of little details to think of and hundreds of vendors out there to choose from. A planner will do all the leg work for you and recommend vendors that match your style.
2) Save Money: While you may think Wedding Planners are a big expense, we actually come in all different price ranges and offer packages for any budget. Wedding Planners are not the big luxury we used to be. We save you money by getting deals from vendors we partner with and after all, time is money.
3) Save Stress: A stressed bride is not a happy bride. Wedding Planners can put your worries to rest by taking care of the details for you. On your wedding day, you just need to show up and have a good time. The Wedding Planner is the one dealing with vendors and to-dos. You and your family and friends can relax, because they deserve to have a good time too!
At the request of Ben the Groom (and in honor of Wedding Wednesday), this board is an expansion of St. Augustine Inspiration. He was trying to envision these colors applied to more details and get a palette to work off of. I just love the color combination. I hope this helps you envision your (and your fiance’s) perfect wedding, Ben!
Invitation: Once Wed
Groom with bouquet: Tec Petaja
Cake, favor box, card/rings, table setting, chairs, programs: Charlotte Geary
Centerpiece: Ron B. Wilson
Boutonniere: Olive Juice Studios
This board was inspired by the visions of Ben The Groom. His thoughts: St. Augustine, FL; June; morning; rooftop ceremony; brick; wood flooring; loft reception; tan suits; chocolate dresses. Enjoy!
Tan suit/ flowers: Ron B. Wilson Photography
Rooftop ceremony: Lanier Star Photography
Museum/ trees: Ron B. Wilson Photography
Candles: Bryan Johnson Photography
Loft: Agnes Lopez Photography
Bridesmaids: Paul Johnson Photography
Cake: Bryan Johnson Photography
Boutonniere: Devonshire Photography
Loft (stairs): Nicole Dixon Photographic
Roof view: The White Room
Loft (bottom right): Agnes Lopez Photography
Does this board accurately capture Ben’s vision? Want me to create a board for your vision? Post a comment below and let me know!
The name:
“Yes”– The three letter word every guy holding a diamond ring wants to hear and the answer to “Will you marry me?”.
After this huge step in the relationship comes the planning process leading to the wedding day. And so, “After Yes” is your Dallas, TX wedding planning boutique that handles every step from “yes” to “I do”.
The logo:
A wedding is made up of intricate details that make it special – the dress, the cake, the flowers… All of these things represent a couple in love and their commitment to each other to come together in marriage. It’s all about love, and so the pieces form a heart.
Me:
I have a passion for weddings, cheese is my all time favorite food (tied with ice cream), and my husband is my best friend. To relax, I like a powerful yoga class or a good glass of red wine. I am Elizabeth Gonzalez, former Advertising Executive gone Wedding Planner and the creator of After Yes. In my spare time I also manage event creative for The Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas. I have an unsurpassable attention to detail. My kind heart and creative mind brings the talent needed to create the best day of your life.
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Creating your own custom favors without spending a fortune is easy and fun. Here’s everything you need to create the look shown:
• Pyramid Boxes from Paperie: $37.90/50 (Order by the sheet without customization)
• Midori 1/4” ribbon in Spanish Moss: $30.00/54.7 yard roll
• Custom rubber stamp from StampChamp.com: $10 (Simply upload your monogram)
• Silver metallic ink pad from Michaels: $5.00
• White Jordan Almonds from OhNuts.com: $5.49/lb
• Help from your bridesmaids: Priceless!
Total cost for 200 favors: $275.00
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Keeping up with hundreds of RSVP cards can be a daunting task. Use my index system to keep your guests in check and save your sanity.
First, you’ll need to put your entire guest list into one concise spreadsheet. Each row should be one household that is to receive an invitation, i.e. The Smith Family or Mr. and Mrs. Brown. The first column should be index numbers. Fill numbers down your entire spreadsheet: 1-# of households/invitations. The next column should contain the full mailing addresses, including formal names, as your outer envelopes are to be addressed. In the next column, list names for the inner envelope (as you address the person(s), i.e. Aunt Sally). You’ll then want to have a ‘number’ column that includes the total number invited on that index, i.e. ‘5′ for Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their 3 children. Next to this, have an RSVP column. As your cards come back, you will update this column with the number reserved on each one. You can also add columns for hotel rooms needed, rehearsal dinner invites, email addresses or any other notes you may need.
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When working with a DJ for your wedding reception, remember you hired a professional for a reason – let them feel out your crowd and keep the party going. While you might have the ultimate play list in mind, it might not be ideal for keeping a crowd of all ages entertained. Instead of dictating every song, give your DJ a list of 5-10 songs you really like in addition to your special songs (first dance, bouquet toss, etc.). Also give them a do not play list and include things like whether or not you want group dances (i.e. The Chicken Dance or YMCA). Most DJs will have a questionnaire of some sort to collect your requests.
Here are some classics to get you going:
Frank Sinatra, The Way You Look Tonight
ABBA, Dancing Queen
Michael Jackson, Thriller
Bryan Adams, Summer of ‘69
Etta James, At Last
Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’
James Taylor, How Sweet It Is (To be Loved by You)
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DIY Favor Boxes
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Working with your DJ