I encourage couples to determine a wedding budget that they can afford and agree on.  From there, break it down a little further.  I’m able to take that grand total and create an itemized budget that’s based on what’s important to you.  If I know that flowers aren’t important to you, instead of spending $1,500 for flowers your goal could be $500.  If you don’t want to spend $5,000 for a wedding gown, your goal could be $1,000.  That’s a dramatic savings all because you started with a goal.

By itemizing every category that falls within your wedding, you’ll be able to stay within budget and save money.

-SNC

I have definitely been missing in action from our blog, Insight + Inspiration.  It’s been way too long!  Continue to stay tuned for some fun things in the next few months.

November has been a slow month for us, as far as day-of weddings and events go.  We’ve still been keeping busy maintaining current clients, networking with local vendors and preparing for some surprises in 2011.  October was {crazy} busy with 3 weddings and 1 huge community event that consisted of 500+ residents – which all happened earlier in the month.  I can’t wait to share some of those images.  We have been able to catch our breath this month.  Which was a good thing.

It’s officially engagement season for the wedding industry.  There is a substantial amount of couples that become engaged this month through February.  During this time we book several weddings for the coming year.

With that said, we’re offering 2011 couples a Mini Day-Of Wedding Package for $500.00 if you book our services by December 31, 2010.  Some restrictions apply, so contact us for additional details.

Our website has a new look.  You have to check it out here for yourself, it looks great!  Let us know what you think.

-SNC

Source: Chocolate Brides – www.kjimages.com

Is there a wedding picture that you want to remix?

Enjoy your day!

Here are some great reasons to have your wedding on a Thursday:

1. You want something simple but meaningful
2. The wedding is unexpected
3. You have a petite budget
4. All your guests are local
5. You’re longing for a beautiful evening ambiance

Enjoy your day!

Here are the main components to include:

• Vendor Contact Information
• Preparation Addresses (where you’ll be getting ready if off-site)
• Special Songs (to be played throughout the day)
• Wedding Party Line-Up (what order they will walk for the ceremony)
• Venue Address & Directions
• Set-up and Break-down Times
• Wedding Flow (specific timeline)
• Vendor Start/End Times
• Wedding Party Names (for the photographer and DJ)

If you’ve hired a Wedding Planner, this should automatically be done for you.  If you’ve decided against a Wedding Planner, then it’s a necessity that you create one.  Be sure to have this completed 3-weeks before your wedding so that you can distribute to all of your day-of vendors (as a back-up also include your mom or MOH).

Enjoy your day!