Designing the floor plan always takes couples more time than they think it will. Right after creating your guest list, the seating chart is the most complicated task you’ll do. And making the floor plan in general can be frustrating if you don’t know where to start. Where do you start, you ask?! Well let’s […]

We can’t even believe we’re going to try to tackle a topic as big as the budget, but we’ll try to cram in as much helpful knowledge as we can. Buckle up! If possible, don’t spend a dime until you know exactly how much you want to dish out total. It’s all too common for […]

Okay this isn’t the most glamorous topic we could think to blog about, but it’s information we feel like we’re constantly dishing out. We’ll do our best to keep it interesting – and straight to the point! There are two basic things you need to know about event insurance. First, there are two types of […]

Since the majority of our clients have never been married before, none of them have ever gotten a marriage license. Naturally, we get so many questions about this. For simplicity sake, we’re going to outline the requirements for Tennessee weddings. Each state can make their own rules though, so be sure to visit your county […]

Outdoor weddings can be some of the most gorgeous events. We’ve seen them done right a number of times and we’ve noticed that couples who successfully plan outdoor weddings take time to consider a few extra factors on the front end: the weather, the guests, and the vendors. You can pull off an outdoor wedding […]

This topic is especially exciting to us as we recently added an in-house graphic designer to help couples with this aspect of wedding planning. One of the most effective ways to make an impression on your guests is to brand your wedding. When all of your printed goods are made in a cohesive style it […]

We encourage couples to get as many quotes as possible until they feel comfortable with a vendor for each service. But if you’re not used to reading through them, comparing quotes can be a time-consuming activity. In order to make sure you’re a quote-reading machine, here are a few tips for how to efficiently read […]

Your rentals will have the biggest impact on your overall design. But it can be confusing to navigate the ins and outs of placing an order. Here are some of the most common questions we answer. Q: When do I need to book my rentals? A: We recommend reserving your rentals within the first couple […]

We love a good signature cocktail! There are so many pros to offering these – they look great in photos, make a big impression on guests, and are super fun to create, name, and drink! But that doesn’t even cover the best part! The best part is that they’re usually more cost effective than serving […]

We love creating day-of timelines! It’s something that we’ve gotten down to a science. But it didn’t always come naturally. In the beginning, we had errors, timing that felt forced or rushed, and moments we forgot entirely. After making timelines for almost 10 years, we’ve learned a thing or two. Here’s our general process. Step […]