Author Archives: karen

Rooftop Terrace Wedding

Rachael and Geoff’s rehearsal was held in the beautiful Shelton Chapel in Austin, Texas. I do not have any photos of the ceremony…LONG story! The Bride’s mom had sewn the bustle hook for the dress and now lovingly bustles her dress. The wedding party lines up to be introduced to the guests. The sign-in table [...]

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Trim The Wedding Budget And Go Green

Let’s face it, weddings are expensive. One way to save money on a wedding is to borrow items from family and friends, which also happens to be ecofriendly. Wedding items that can be purchased from sites like Craigslist may also save money. It is great for the environment if existing items are used when possible, [...]

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Wedding Planners Save Money…Fact or Fiction?

Even though it sounds like advertising hype, brides may actually pay less in the end if they team up with a wedding planner. How is this possible? Wedding planners have a continuous business relationship with venues, photographers, caterers, florists, DJ, musicians, bakeries, rental agencies, etc. Due to this established relationship, wedding vendors are often willing [...]

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Planning the Reception Layout

In The Wedding Book by Mindy Weiss, she says that “a sketch of the reception area layout lets the various vendors know where to set up.” At the one month meeting (before the wedding), the wedding planner will discuss all these details with the bride and groom and visit the venue to review the layout [...]

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Wedding Inspiration Journals

Planning a wedding can seem overwhelming because there are so many details to think about and decisions to make. The key is to allow yourself plenty of time and to focus on one category at a time. A wedding journal is a great way to start organizing your ideas. As you see photos that you [...]

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