Last post we examined what to consider while looking for your ideal wedding venue. It all begins with narrowing down your budget and must-have list so you know what to look for. This week we focus on the actionable steps needed to book your dream venue!
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How to Find Your Ideal Wedding Venue: Part 1 - 5 Things to Consider
Selecting your venue is debatably the most complicated piece of the wedding planning puzzle.
There are SO many options out there and what can feel like an endless number of factors to sort through. If you dive right in without creating a game plan or knowing what to look for, you can easily find yourself metaphorically drowning in a sea of possibilities. While many couples find venue selection to be overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be.
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The Wedding Game Plan: Is it Worth it to Hire a Wedding Planner?
As a wedding planner I must admit that I strongly support booking one for your big day. In my opinion, the benefits of hiring a planner far outweigh the cost. There are numerous reasons why enlisting professional help is key in creating a seamless process and flawless day.
But do I think having a wedding planner is a “must have” for everyone? Not necessarily.
Planning your own wedding isn’t easy but it’s doable so long as you know what to expect.
So why do some couples hire a pro while others opt to DIY?
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Dearest & Darling Takes on Coachella
I took a bit of a wedding hiatus this month to embark on a Coachella adventure. Dearest and Darling teamed up with bling bling dumpling to help coordinate and manage all things logistical for the event. Exhausting? Yes. Unbelievably hot? Yes. Amazingly good time? Absolutely!
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8 Tips for Creating the Perfect Guest List
Chances are when you think wedding, you think of a celebration surrounded by your loved ones. Right? So surely making a guest list should be simple. Well, it can be. Yet surprisingly it can also be a huge area of stress for many newly engaged couples.
Here are 8 tips you can use to create the perfect guest list and reduce worry.
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