Wedding Day Insurance… Who needs it and why??

As an Oklahoma wedding planner, its a true statement, that if you dont like the current weather wait 5 minutes its likely to change.

When you’re planning every last detail of the décor, meal, and music for your big day, it’s difficult to imagine anything not going exactly as expected. But as with anything in life, and our unpredictable Oklahoma weather sometimes things can go awry. After you’ve spent so much time preparing to walk down the aisle, you should have some peace of mind that your investments are safe. It’s the day you’ve always dreamed of, after all.  But, in case bad luck strikes on your otherwise perfect day, wedding insurance can help you recoup your losses if you need to cancel or reschedule your event.

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Suppose an unusual spring season renders your reception location damaged by severe weather. You might get your deposit back, but are forced to reschedule for a later date—plus reprint invitations to reflect the change, rebook a new caterer, and secure a different DJ who can accommodate the new day. Can you imagine attempting to recoup the payments made to vendors and deposits lost? Between vendor mishaps, emergencies, and even serious illness or family crisis, scenarios like these happen more often than you might think.

Enter wedding insurance—a must-have for making sure your wedding day is protected. Policies are simple and affordable, offering priceless peace of mind in case you need to cancel or reschedule your event for reasons just like the above. With multiple options and levels of coverage, you can choose the policy that best fits your needs and customize as your budget allows.

I always advise my clients to explore the options, peace of mind is worth the few added dollars to your wedding day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s your wedding style??

What’s your wedding style?

Will your wedding be modern, vintage, or something totally unique? Find out now! Discover your dream wedding style, then learn ways to express it through color, design, and more.

  1. Jot down the names of your favorite designers and don’t just limit it to fashion – think outside the box and even include home interior. design ideas. Pulling different types inspiration from several sources is a great way to figure out what you like and dislike. Then, start a Pinterest board titled “personal style inspiration” and you will soon find a continuous vibe within your “pins”.
  2. “Something that makes you feel confident and beautiful is never out of style”. This does not apply to clothing only. Designers love to experiment with different patterns textures and accessories throughout the design process to dream up interesting centerpieces and statement decor.
  3. A good chat with your friends and family will always get you pointed in the right direction. When planning a wedding every bride is looking for successful feedback and insight to the types of activities, food and drink that will be enjoyed most at their wedding. So, start discussing!26233785_10155954743699330_3321167708184146430_o
  4. Grab a glass of wine and put your feet up while paging through a bridal magazine often does the trick for dreamers block. Again, don’t forget to browse through other decorating magazines to see what trends captures your eye.
  5. Food blogs and recipe books are also great resources to enhance every day inspiration. You are sure to find a wide selection of menu ideas, table settings, and more all accompanied with the perfect ambience and creativity you were looking for.
  6. Take a trip back in time and browse through an antique store. Personally, there’s just something inside those old shelves that triggers ideas for new and improved creations.
  7. Love to travel? You can often find great inspiration from places you have been or places you wish to go. Personalize your day with culture and your guests will be talking non stop to all their friends about your wedding day.
  8. Last but not least, go window-shopping. If you want to find the hottest trends and must-have items they’re always displayed at big department stores. See something you love snap a photo, it’s a great way to determine what truly catches your eye.cropped-26240233_10155954739539330_4207839877376910092_o.jpg

Let’s talk wedding dress stress!

Know that wedding dress regret is normal….

There is so much pressure about the wedding dress. Thanks to shows like “Say Yes To The Dress,” women are almost wired to think that choosing a wedding dress is the biggest decision a bride will ever make.

We also assume that when we find “the” dress, we’ll stand in front of the mirror and weep happily. Reality is? This does not really happen. 

In fact, many brides worry they purchased the wrong dress, and they face a ton of anxiety about it throughout the wedding-planning process.Part of the problem is the dress purchase happens so early on, and then we have a ton of time to overthink our decision.

Trust your gut. You purchased your dress for a reason. And turn off the reality TV shows!

Found the Dress you L-O-V-E, dont wait!!

One of the most stressful pre-wedding mistakes for brides is mistakenly ordering the dress too close to the wedding day. Call ahead to the bridal shop and make an appointment so you get a salesperson undivided attention. Also ask what sizes they carry in store as samples. If you’re having a couture wedding dress, make sure you know how long the designer needs to complete your dream dress and get your order placed as early as possible.

 Its best to place your wedding gown order at least six months prior to your wedding day. Even if you’re buying off the rack, you will probably have to have your dress altered to fit you correctly. Make sure there’s enough time for alterations to be completed and any problems to be fixed before your wedding day. And ladies, I beg you to make sure your bustle will hold up the entire night and not let you down on the dance floor.

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Avoid the stressful Budget Busters

In a split-second you went from girlfriend to wedding planner with the resounding yes! Now what?? Top 5 biggest mistakes for which to be on guard.

1. Breaking The Budget

It’s easy to completely blow your budget on a lot of small details and forget about some of the larger items you’ll need. One of the biggest pre-wedding mistakes you can make is getting stars in your eyes over a lot of small, expensive touches that aren’t necessary and only serve to eat into your budget. Before you even consider the first invitation, make a budget and don’t stray from it.

2. Mangling The Marriage License

Planning location vs. wedding location? One of the biggest pre-wedding mistakes is being unaware of the laws governing marriage licenses in your state. These laws are different from one state to the next, with some states allowing the marriage license to be procured the day of the wedding and others requiring waiting periods of varying lengths. It’s important to know the requirements for your state so that you’re sure to be legal when you walk down the aisle.

3. Wedding Dress Delay

One of the most stressful pre-wedding mistakes for brides is mistakenly ordering the dress too close to the wedding day. If you’re having a couture wedding dress, make sure you know how long the designer needs to complete your dream dress and get your order placed as early as possible. Its best to place your wedding gown order at least six months prior to your wedding day. Even if you’re buying off the rack, you will probably have to have your dress altered to fit you correctly. Make sure there’s enough time for alterations to be completed and any problems to be fixed before your wedding day.

4. In-House In-Laws

Unless you want all of your in-laws crowded into your guest room and sleeping on your couch the night before the wedding, make sure you’ve booked hotel rooms for everyone well before they’ll be needed. This ensures that you’ll have places for everyone to stay, especially in areas where hotel availability might be an issue.  Don’t let one of your pre-wedding mistakes result in too few rooms for too many guests.

5. Underestimating Attendance

Don’t invite too many people to your wedding and assume only some will show up. On average, 80% of those invited to weddings end up attending, meaning that you need to have a bit of a buffer and ensure your venue is large enough to accommodate everyone you invite. As surely as you assume that 20% of your guest list won’t attend, your turnout will end up being 90% or more. Making pre-wedding mistakes in estimating the number of guests can result in would-be attendees having to be refused entrance.

Stunning Wedding Reception Ideas –

Whether indoor or outdoor, modern or vintage, classic or rustic style, your reception is where to have fun with guests and express your personal touch. To set the perfect personal styles, as well as save budget, many couples choose DIY projects at their receptions, like lights, DIY wedding signs, centerpieces. I’ve rounded up these stunning wedding reception decoration ideas here, and you can also check the following reception ideas:

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