weddings and special events and private estates: Navigating the Rules of the Road and Avoiding the Pot Holes

Hello, everyone!

Every wedding and event is unique, because every client is different and this makes my job fun and challenging at the same time.

This week's blog is a compilation of tips plus, new and old favorite things.

I hope you enjoy!

Thank you.

-Gianna

GIANNA'S TIPS OF THE WEEK -

If you are renting an estate - please hire an experienced event planner who has done several estate events. This person can help you to establish a realistic budget, help you find the right venue, connect you to the right service providers that will help you connect to your style.

Flip flops - provide a cute basket by the dance floor with flip flops in your wedding color or colors. At every wedding, we see the female guests take off their shoes, so they can dance and I am always concerned that someone will step on broken glass and get hurt.

DJ vs. Band - both can be great. A DJ will cost less than a band to perform which includes saving costs on their dinners. If your venue has sound restrictions, it may hinder the band. The DJ will be able to play music the way it was recorded. If you are set on having a band, most will negotiate their price.

Late Night Appetizers -

Ask your hotel or caterer to serve fries or baked mac and cheese or your favorite comfort food. Late night snacks help keep the party going.

Website where you click what you have in your fridge and it gives you recipes. This just blew my mind.

Booking your florist - check out his or her work and see if you like it. Be frank about your budget and allow your florist to give you options. Many of our clients use Pinterest to show their florist their style. I love this web site for inspiration meetings.

Bridesmaid Dresses -

Select your color for their dresses and let the bridesmaids choose their own style to fit the shape of their body. We love to see the dress have options, so it can transform from the ceremony to the reception.

Flower Girl Dresses -

I find it hard to find dresses for little flower girls that I love or even like. You won't see many photos of flower girl dresses on my site since this is the one thing that I struggle with on a regular basis. I think too many dress designers try to put little girls in dresses that are made for older girls or the designs are way over the top. :(

Guest Accommodations -

Have three choices for your out of town guests - low, medium and high end room rates that are close to your venue. This will help when setting up transportation for the event day.

Hair and Makeup - During your make up and hair trial session, take photos of your favorite look, so you have a record just in case. xo