Wedding Humor

Weddings are stressful, you have to laugh!

There is nothing like a wedding to cause so much stress you can feel the tension rising and taking over! Your planner, vendors, friends, family and sometimes even strangers will try to calm you down and tell you to breathe... everything will turn out great! The truth of the matter is, they don't know if it will. But they do know this, they care. In their own way, they are all pulling for you to have the most magical day ever. However, in my many years of planning weddings, I have learned that sometimes taking a deep breath is just not enough. What you need sometimes is a good laugh! I love using laughter and humor to diffuse a tense situation. Sarcasm is my favorite brand of humor, personally. I do ok with it.

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I also have a secret weapon that gets me through the stress, This Page  Brides "Throwing Cats," has brought me countless laughter and chuckles! Check them out, share it with a friend, or colleague. There is bound to be at least one image that will catch your eye and bring forth a smile! 

Remember, your wedding day is about sharing the love you have for your significant other with your family and friends (and sometimes a handful of strangers). Relax a little and enjoy the moment!

Happy Planning!

MM

#Money Matters What to spend your money on

The trick to hosting a great wedding on a budget is to keep your costs in line with that will matter most. 

What should I spend my money on you ask? The answer is pretty simple, the experience!

In order to host a great wedding, you need to keep your guest's experience in mind. I say host a great wedding as opposed to simply having a great wedding because the reality of the matter is, you are hosting your friends and family at your wedding, and inviting them to share in the festivities with you. 

What People will always remember most during your wedding is how they felt. Give them a memorable experience. Invest your money on the experience they will have. It can all boil down to these 4 areas.

• Catering (including beverages)

Keep in mind the points I noted in my previous post. Create a menu that invites all! make sure vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and allergies are accounted for. A simple, well-executed menu tops even the fanciest of meals! No need to re-invent the wheel here. Go safe with a menu with flavors everyone can enjoy. You can always add in surprises by offering a few options during cocktail hour or as a separate display if you want to showcase your inner foodie!

• Entertainment 

If you are hiring a DJ, get someone who will get the crowd jumping and reflect your individual style as a couple. Ask if they do anything interactive with the crowd and get their input on your songs list. Your guests should have a great time and entertainment will be the way to do it! If your budget allows for a band, then once again, make sure they play music that reflects you as a couple as well as your family and friends.

• Venue

Sometimes, even the most magical locations can turn out to be a nightmare! I will write another post on venue selection but in the meantime, remember this: your guests! is your location easily accessible? does it provide adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures? Will your table arrangement be tight in the given space or on the other hand, is the space too large? Is the space walkable? Are the restrooms easily located? Ask yourself, if you were a guest at this wedding, would you enjoy spending 4+ hours in this space? Then ask yourself, do I see myself getting married here. 

• Orchestration and overall flow

This is not a shameless plug for WeddingDayof services! But imagine going to a wedding where nobody knows where anything is and the entire event is chaotic. No matter how nice the decorations were or how amazing the couple looked, you will always remember the chaos, frustration and feeling like you didn't know what to do or where to go! Give your guests a positive experience they'll remember for life!

Happy Planning!

MM