Creating the “WOW” factor on a limited budget!

Posted on January 19, 2014 by admin

You too can create that “Wow” factor with any less-than-perfect venue.

Down the road, our clients family and guests won’t remember the venue nearly as much as they remember the great food, the fun entertainment and the company of friends they experienced the ceremony with. Those are the memories our clients cherish. If the venue is ugly or even just dark or boring, make the other areas shine. Serve a fabulous meal, provide unique and fun entertainment and make the guest tables look fabulous. Set down with our fabulous planning team an we will assist you with finding your “WOW” factor too. Here are a few tips to get your started…..

Part of our brainstorming session will include how to bring out the best in the venue. Work with what is available. Are the ceilings low? Look for ways to take advantage of the cozy feel. Is the lighting bad? Perhaps running strings of light along the walls and ceilings will brighten it up. Are the walls drab? Fix this by spacing bright centerpieces along the walls that will draw the eyes.
Use trendy chair covers to give an elegant touch while hiding the unsightly but usable seats already at the venue. Or if the budget allows, rent new chairs.
Rent drapes to freshen up the space.
Drape areas of the walls or ceilings with fabric. Accent them with up-lighting and chandeliers.
Use eye catching centerpieces and colorful linens to draw attention away from bleak areas and focus on the guest tables.
Cover floors with fabric, rented carpet, or a rented wood floor covering.
Scatter flower petals along the floor or walkways to guide your guests along the way.
Use plants and flower arrangements liberally. You may even look into renting trees and potted plants from a nursery to further enhance that natural feel.

We know you will love these idea, and we have just the team of vendors to create this masterpiece. Contact us today to start planning your “WOW” wedding! Our goal is to do better events, not more events. We offer event day coordination & partial event planning for couples that started the planning process but need some extra help. We feel our best work is when we are involved through the whole planning process (full service) and can recommend the team of vendors who fit best with each client. We are all strong in design and it’s important to use our creativity with each event. www.tulsaweddings.com email Sharon@tulsaweddings.com.

Don’t hire a “Wedding Coordinator”

Posted on January 12, 2014 by admin

I hear of wedding vendors who will tell their clients, “Don’t hire a Wedding Coordinator, we will do all of that for you! Save your money!” More often than not, this “coordination” is just giving a bride and groom a list of names or places. Let’s call it what it is. It’s a Venue/Vendor Referral Program and not Wedding Coordination. It’s takes 16-20 vendors for an average, not-many-frills wedding and most of them aren’t even at the wedding or reception itself.

In my opinion, and 9 years of experience, a true Coordinator explores in-depth what their client’s personality, style and budget are. Along with this we want to learn the couple’s journey from how they met to how they got engaged and how they want to remember their wedding. We match their personality, style and budget with the best of the best in the wedding industry. We are also on site the entire day to ensure the event runs smoothly for our clients, their families and guest!

Choosing your vendor personalities carefully….

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Sharon

Bridal Tip Tuesday:
There are two people whose personalities are almost as important as the couple getting married – they are the MC of the ceremony (often the officiant) and the MC of the reception (often the DJ or band leader.) Let’s face it, if your officiant is boring and dry, your wedding ceremony is going to be boring and dry. And if your DJ is super cheesy, you’re going to be doing the chicken dance. Make sure that your personalities mesh well with these two people, and that you feel listened to and respected.

Embrace today with Love, Life & Style!

Crystal & Johnlly

Posted on September 5, 2011 by admin

Crystal & Johnlly were married in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 24th, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. After a short ride on the Old Urban Trolley they mingled with lots of friends and family at The Summit Club.