Event and Wedding Planning Articles

by Kelly Paskey-Butler

10 Hints for Finding a Professional Wedding Planner

There’s a lot of confusion these days over who and what is a Wedding Planner (also known as: Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Consultant, etc.) It’s unfortunate that these titles have become a catchall phrase for anyone who works with a bride. DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Halls, and, yes, even Churches claim to have wedding coordinators. This is tragic . . .

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Blue Print for the Perfect Wedding Ceremony and Reception Site

It's one of the biggest stressors for Brides and Grooms: location, location, location. What's available? How much will it cost? Will it fit my guest count? Is our date available? What is a "food and beverage minimum" and how is that different from "site fee"? Will we need to supply our own tables and chairs? How much is that going to cost?? It's enough to make the calmest person more than a little frazzled. These kinds of questions can really make the planning process turn into a chore. It doesn't need to be that way. You just need to know . . .

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Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary! Easy Inexpensive Ideas that Will Impress!

Creating an extraordinary event is easy to do . . . you only need a few special touches: things that make your guests say, “WOW! She thought of everything!” These special touches will make your guests feel welcomed, appreciated and honored. The good news? Is doesn't cost a lot of extra money, but oh! do they pack a lot of punch. Here’s some examples:

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Creating Your Guest List - Tips for Simplifying the Process

One of the very first things you need to do in the event-planning process is to know your guest count. Of course this will require you to create your guests list. Few tasks will be as difficult as this task because . . .

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Numbers or Names? Identify Your Guests' Tables in a Clever Way

Assigning Table Names, rather than numbers is a clever way to avoid the natural hierarchy that goes along with table numbers and it allows the Bride and Groom to inject some of their personalities.

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The Cocktail Reception: Bland to Grand

The set up is done, the ceremony is over, and you are now married. TIME TO PARTY! Right? not just yet.

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