Author archives: Christa
Sales on Ribbon and Decor after Valentine's Day
- Valentine's Day can be a great time to show the one you love just how much you love them. It can also be a great time to score some deals for your upcoming wedding. If you are looking for candles, vases, and even bulk candy, or if you are getting married close to Valentine's Day, keep your eyes peeled for big discounts[...]
Little Ways to Make Valentines Day Special
- As most of you know planning a wedding takes time, a lot of time. With all the planning and time it takes to put together a wedding some say it can feel like a full time job. From booking a venue, to picking the perfect flowers, even all those little details like place cards and seating chart and tying bows on favors c[...]
Driving Directions and Map Enclosures for DIY Wedding Invitations
- If you want to make driving directions a little more fun and personal, we love the idea of hand drawn or cartoon illustrated directions. They bring out the excitement you felt when you were a kid and dreamed of finding a map to buried treasure. You can attempt to make your own or venture to a shop that can create a cu[...]
Double-Duty Floral Decorations
- If you are trying to save a little money to stay on track for your budget consider having decorations and items for the wedding do double duty. Instead of purchasing additional centerpieces for the reception, utilize the bridesmaid’s bouquets. They can carry them during the ceremony and then showcase the beautiful arra[...]
Venue Spotlight and Insider Tips: Menifee Lakes Country Club
- I have worked as a Wedding Coordinator at a beautiful venue for the last 6 years and have endless amounts of advice and insider tips for brides. First of all you should do your homework and know what to ask a wedding venue before you call or step foot in the door. I have complied a list of what I feel to be the top ten[...]
First 3 Things You Should Plan for Your Wedding
- Weddings are big events in our lives and there are a lot of things to think about from hiring vendors, to picking the perfect location, to who gets an invite. As a wedding coordinator, many people ask me what is the very first thing you should plan for your wedding. I think the first thing you should do even before an[...]
New Years Eve Wedding Ideas
- What’s more fun than a New Year’s Eve wedding? I love the idea of confetti, sparklers, champagne toasts, and black and silver accents at a wedding. It gives you a chance to make a party out of the entire evening. If you plan to party till after midnight, think of all the fun aspects you can incorporate into your New[...]
Snow-Covered Pinecone Centerpiece
- If you are anything like me you have searched Pinterest for creative decorations and pinned hundreds of inspirational ideas. When you find it comes time to make these projects many amazing photos lack fall short when it comes to what they used. Well I have found countless holiday and Christmas Wedding decorations and h[...]
Get Your Drink on: Planning the Bar for your Engagement Party
- The first step in planning the bar for your engagement party is to decide how many people will be in attendance. As a seasoned wedding planner I always recommend talking this over with everyone involved in hosting the event especially anyone that might be helping foot the bill for the festivities. Once yo[...]