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the {not so} beautiful beach

(Actual Lake Michigan “Snow fence” via Flickr) I shared this information with a prospective client today, and realized it would be useful to anyone planning a beach wedding…. One thing many people don’t know (especially if you’re not near...

let them eat {old} cake?

(photo courtesy Ben Pancoast Photography) A lot of people {whom I blog stalk} are celebrating one year anniversaries–congrats Aletha & Emilie! So all of the recent blog-talk of anniversaries this weekend made me think about 1 year anniversary traditions....

the secret to a perfect wedding

As a wedding coordinator, I’m often asked by family and friends, “What if something happens at the wedding? or “What if something goes wrong? Aren’t you worried the bride and groom will blame you? Or be angry?” My simple reply:...

setting your wedding date

(image source) Picking a date can be very exciting. Often, couple’s pick a date without too much consideration, which can lead to trouble down the road. Before you pick your date, consider the people and places around you—do any of the “key...

your budget

(image source) When planning weddings, I always have a budget to consider. Whether that budget be $15,000, $25,000, or $50,000, I have yet to meet a couple that doesn’t have some sort of pre-determined idea of their personal spending limit. Determining the...

tanning tips for your wedding

It’s May, and as the sun starts to shine, it’s time to think about protecting your skin from the sun, and getting that pre-wedding glow for those wedding pics! If you’re going to hit the tanning bed, now is a great time to get started for your summer...