After 35 years of planning weddings, I have watched groomsmen walk away from the reception carrying gifts that ended up in a junk drawer by the following weekend. Cheap flasks, novelty socks, and anything with “Groomsman” printed across the front rarely get used again — and the groom who gave them knows it. The gifts […]
Creating a wedding guest list sounds simple at first. You sit down, write some names, and send invitations. In reality, the wedding guest list is one of the most emotionally charged and stressful parts of wedding planning. These are wedding guest list rules no one tells you about. I have also included a free wedding
After 35 years of planning weddings, some of the most beautiful celebrations I have ever been a part of had fewer than 30 guests. A micro wedding for 25 guests allows couples to invest in exactly what matters to them: a spectacular meal, a photographer they love, flowers that take your breath away, without spreading
Planning a wedding for 75 guests on a $10,000 budget may sound challenging, but after 35 years of planning weddings at country clubs, hotels, and private venues, I can tell you it is absolutely possible with the right strategy. Many couples today are looking for ways to plan a beautiful wedding without starting their marriage
This post may contain affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. After 35 years of planning weddings, I have watched the same thing happen at nearly every event where out-of-town guests were involved: the couples who left a welcome bag in each guest’s room
