How to Keep Aisle Runners in Place.

Securing Aisle Runners

There are some very simple and personalized ways to keep aisle runners in place.  Here are just a couple of my favorite tips.

Solution #1

I like using this solution for indoor or outdoor weddings!  You'll have to go to a home improvement store for the first solution.

1.  Measure the width of your aisle runner.

2.  At your home improvement store, find some flat iron and have it cut to the same width or preferably just 1/2" shorter than the width of the aisle runner.  Maybe a store employee can cut it to the correct width.  Cut as many pieces of flat iron as you will have ends for your runners.  For example, if you and the bridal party will be walking down multiple terraces, you might want to have aisle runners for more than one area. 

3. Wrap the flat iron with some of the runner fabric 2 or 3 times with the edge ending on the underside of the flat iron.  

4.  Tape with clear packing tape the underside and the ends of each piece of flat iron.

5.  When you are ready to set down the aisle runner, wrap the end of the aisle runner around the covered flat iron a couple of times and tighten from each end of the runner to make it as flat as possible.  This is a 2 person job!

Solution #2, but always use Solution #1!

If you are outdoors, especially by a body of water, you have a really good chance that the aisle runner will want to pretend to be a kite.  It's important to secure the outside edges of the aisle runner in addition to the ends!  But, while you're at it, why not make it pretty or unique?  I never know what I idea I'll come up with.  They just happen!

For the wedding below, I had a day to come up with a solution but I wanted to make it personalized for their wedding.

The bride is an excellent pianist so I found some fabric with a white background that had musical notes on it.  I then cut with pinking shears (to prevent raveling) 11" X 11" squares and placed 1/2 cup of the glass stones in the middle of the squares.  You often see these same stones sprinkled on the tables at weddings or in votive cups to prop up a candle.  I cinched the edges up and secured them with a wire rose.  To make doubly sure that they would not come apart, I cut a burgundy grosgrain ribbon long enough to tie a bow in the same location.  The wire rose makes it a lot easier when it comes time to tie on the ribbon bow.   The ribbon was another way to utilize one of the colors of their wedding. 

I chose the option on the left after a late-night posting to Facebook to ask my friends which one they liked best.

Here they are on the aisle runner!  Keep in mind that a large bridal party had already walked down the aisle runner!  The little bead bags were place approximately every 3 feet down both sides of the runner.

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Planning Weddings and Events with Less Stress: Wedding Photos! Will Yours be Laughed at or Cried...

Planning Weddings and Events with Less Stress: Wedding Photos! Will Yours be Laughed at or Cried...: Will your wedding photos be laughed at in 10 years?   There's no way to avoid having your wedding pictures or a video be looke...

Wedding Photos! Will Yours be Laughed at or Cried over in 10 Years?

Will your wedding photos be laughed at in 10 years?  

There's no way to avoid having your wedding pictures or a video be looked at from the future without someone (maybe yourself) asking, "Did they really think that was cool?"  Offspring will enjoy your pictures, but they too will look at some things as being strange.  You might had the same reaction at your parents' wedding pictures and there's no reason to think it will be any different for today's couples.

Here are some of my predictions of what I think will lean towards the ridiculous side in the future.  

A couple and their entire wedding party jumping in the air.  

Can't you just hear a little kid saying, "Why were you jumping? Is that when the bouquets broke?" 

Monsters imposed into wedding photos.   

You might even be asking yourself later on, "Why did we pay extra for that?"  I can just hear a little kid say, "Were you in a movie?"

Things that you won't be laughing about regarding wedding pictures.

Many couples now don't like to have posed shots for their wedding pictures.  They want it to be more fun and casual.  I have seen people regret that they didn't put more emphasis on the posed shots.  This is especially true when they wish they had formal pictures of loved ones who have passed away.  The same people who probably weren't represented in the jumping-in-the-air pictures. 

Another thing that many people regret, is not having a video of their wedding.  There's no substitute for being able to hear a loved one's voice who is no longer alive or just lives far way.

It pays to listen to a true professional's advice when it comes to photography and videography.  As adaptable as photographers are, each photographer has their own unique style and you want to make sure that you are on the same page. 

Wishing you the greatest of days!

2014 Client Appreciation Event

2014 Client Appreciation Event 8/23/14.  Our clients will be receiving an invitation very soon!

As We Remember Your Greatest of Days!

We might have found you a place to host your one-of-a-kind celebration.

We knew you wanted the perfect place to laugh, dine or even dance in.

Perhaps we helped you through saying "I do" and signing on the dotted line.

It could be that we found the perfect DJ so everyone would have a good time.

It could have been that we enjoyed a special day as we all said "Mazel Tov!"

For many a wedding, we cleaned up the mess after a splendid send off!

We might have even found you a photographer or a florist to match your style.

Perhaps it was a magician or a face painter that made you gasp or smile.

Maybe we found a luxury portable bathroom, which everyone mentioned for days.

You surely needed some signs to help everyone go this way and that way.

Your guests sighed, "We found it!"  as they spotted that customized banner.

Maybe we found people to help make your party complete and unlike any other.

We've shared in your wonderful moments many times from beginning to end.

You remain in our hearts forever and instead of a client, you became a friend.

It's YOU who we want to celebrate at our 2014 Client Appreciation Event.

Only this time you can relax completely and we're paying the rent!

JF

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Planning Weddings and Events with Less Stress: Your Wedding! Are Someone Else's Purse Strings Be...: Money, Money Money! In today's world of weddings where there is almost no such thing as a simple wedding, money is a major conc...

Your Wedding! Are Someone Else's Purse Strings Becoming A Noose?

Money, Money Money!

In today's world of weddings where there is almost no such thing as a simple wedding, money is a major concern to most couples getting married.  I don't see people cutting back very much on the things they really want to have at their wedding, otherwise we would be seeing more weddings where all they had was a wedding cake, punch, coffee, mints and some nuts!  

In a dream world!

Couples will often pay for part or all of their wedding expenses.  However, if someone else is paying for everything, things can likely get very complicated.  If a couple and whomever is paying for their wedding instead of themselves, can have a clear conversation on desires and expectations, everyone will be way ahead of the game and on the road to a wonderful experience.  

When Money Becomes Power!

Now we get into the nasty stuff.  This is what I hear of often in wedding industry circles.  "They're paying for our wedding, but I don't feel like it is really my wedding!"  If you see a bride that seems to have a sadness about her, this could be where it is coming from.  

Usually the problems begin when one or more of the parents are paying for the wedding.  Their vision of a wedding can often be completely different that what today's couples want for their wedding.  This isn't news, but it is repeated generation after generation.  It can lead to one generation after another trying to have their own wedding through their children's weddings.  

The Consequences!

Sometimes it comes in very subtle suggestions.  Other times it comes in the form of an ultimatum.  Nonetheless, each action distances a couple from the wedding they want for one of the most important days of their lives.  

To Your Corners!

This is when each "side" needs to step aside and ask themselves the hard questions. 

The person/persons paying for the wedding needs to ask themselves these questions:

1.  Am I wanting them/they (the couple) to do something that I wish I had done at my wedding?

2.  Am I doing this to impress my friends?

3.  Am I allowing myself to get embarrassed if they do or don't do this or that?

4.  If I think they are making a bad decision, is there a nicer way to communicate that to the couple?

5.  Am I enjoying the control?

6.  Am I resisting the fact that my child is getting married and it is making me well aware of how short life is and how fast time is flying back.

 The couple getting married needs to ask themselves these questions.

1.  Am I expecting them (those paying for the wedding) to pay more than they can afford?

2.  Do you want to do something that is really distasteful in their way of thinking and is it worth doing?

3.  Do I need to find a different way to communicate to them that I really appreciate what they are doing? 

4.  Can I communicate to them that there are some things I've always wanted for my wedding or some things I really don't want in my wedding?  You really don't need to explain why.  You can always say, "It's something I would prefer not to explain".

You might also want to read a blog post that I wrote as a guest blogger at:

http://weddings.gatheringguide.com/ac/wedding-etiquette/too-much-well-meaning-advice-wave-this-wedding-woe-goodbye

As always...

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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Always Bring A Copy Of Your Wedding Ceremony To Your Wedding!

What if your officiant doesn't show up or call you to say they are on their way?

Here's the scenario.  Everyone is ready.  All of your bridal party is ready to be lined up to proceed down the aisle.  You're getting nervous that you haven't heard from the officiant since the rehearsal.  You've given them 10, 20, 30 minutes and now you're in real freak-out mode!

Well, you waited this long so here's what you can do for another 15 minutes.  Find someone who is comfortable reading and speaking in front of crowds and have them get ordained so that they can perform a wedding ceremony.   You can check on different states' wedding laws and become ordained to perform a ceremony if your state allows this.  Literally in about 10-15 minutes you could have someone to officiate your wedding.  There is no charge to become ordained!

This is the part that you will want as part of your wedding day preparations.  If you have been working with an officiant, you should have been emailing each other to get a final draft of your ceremony.  Do yourself a favor and print it!

You can bring your ceremony with your vows.

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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Planning Weddings with Less Stress: When DIY Morphs into DYI (Do Yourself In)

Planning Weddings and Events with Less Stress: Weddings:  When DIY Morphs into DYI Do-It-Yourself...: Weddings:  When DIY Morphs into DYI Do-It-Yourself projects are a great way to personalize a wedding or any celebration. To rephrase a...

Weddings:  When DIY Morphs into DYI

Do-It-Yourself projects are a great way to personalize a wedding or any celebration. To rephrase a famous quotation. "The path to stress is paved with good intentions!"  I am an obsessed DIY person who hates to relinquish any project that I could just do on my own.  No kidding!  That ranges from painting the house to getting someone to help me with all the things I never can find time to get around to doing in my business and at home.  So I understand the DIY mentality or creativity bug.

DIY sounds so enticing primarily because I hear "ka-ching!" only in the direction of me saving money! That's my first gut feeling anyway!  Are you like me when you are in the middle of a DIY project and you begin to think, "What did I get myself into?"  Sometimes we are better off to just admit defeat!  Get out while you are ahead or stop before going deeper into the hole.

That is the point that DIY becomes DYI.  The acknowledgement of the transition from Do-It-Yourself to "Do-Yourself-In".  It's when you realize you:

~Bit off more than you could chew.

~Went in over your head.

~Didn't say no to one more idea or project.

~Looked at one too many Martha Stewart magazines.

~Pretended once again to be Superwoman!

What is the cure?

I think it is when we truly realize that time is money!  Realize that we have enough stress and we deserve to give ourselves a break from doing all things, being all things to all people and just........           r e l a x!

The same goes for planning a wedding.  As a Wedding Planner I don't offer a product, I offer a feeling or peace of mind!  I hear these statements all the time!

~"I'm so relieved!"

~"I'm so glad you know what to ask!"

~"Thank you for saving me so much time!"

~"Thank you for saving me so much money compared to what you cost!"

~"More people should hire a Wedding Planner!"

~"I didn't worry about anything on the wedding day!"

Greatest of Days has ways to help couples plan their weddings with so many programs you never even thought of!

It boils down to this.  If you are not nice to yourself, who will be? When I first heard that I found it really disturbing.

Give yourself a break.  Only take on what you love to do.  There is such a thing as money well-spent!

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Engaged Couples Love This Weddin...

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Engaged Couples Love This Wedding Planning Option!

Usually when I participate in wedding shows or open houses, I get that quick sideways glance that means "I don't want to talk to a planner because they cost too much" or "We've got everything in control!" I don't take it personally, but I do often wonder how their wedding  day is really going to turn out if they aren't comfortable enough to speak to someone who knows more about weddings than all their friends and family put together.   I'm not saying you can't have a very nice wedding without a planner, but what they don't know can definitely hurt them.

However, at the last wedding show I participated in, I got a great response to my latest planning option which gives peace of mind for a couple on any budget.  I can't get the word out fast enough because I want to help as many couples as possible!

This planning option is called "The Wedding Day Tour Guide" and is like getting all of the benefits of a day-of coordinator but about half the price because I'm not actually at the wedding.  You have the benefits of having a wedding planner go over everything with a fine-toothed comb (and phone consultations) to make the best attempt to have your wedding day run smoothly.  Maybe the best thing is that the entire wedding is planned by 30 days before the wedding!  All vendors are contacted, all contracts reviewed, bridal party and participating family members receive a 16-hour detailed timeline that is segmented in 15-minute increments.  This planning option works for long-distance couples as well.

To learn more, here is a link to the YouTube video for "The Wedding Day Tour Guide".


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The Truth About Wedding Vendors and Pricing

The first question from couples inquiring about the various aspects to planning their wedding is usually, "How much will it cost?"  Sometimes it is just a question that serves as an ice breaker to get a conversation started.  I would recommend that a couple comes up with something else or they could find themselves placing a vendor in a high-alert, defense mode.  Even a little bit of research about that particular aspect to a wedding will take them a long way.  A couple would be better off to just say, "I have no idea how much anything will cost!"  The most important thing is to develop a comfortable relationship with a vendor so that ideas can flow back and forth between everyone.  Vendors love to suggest ways to save money and accomplish the look and feel of a wedding for less if we think a client could do something a little differently or become aware of a particular product.

The wedding industry is unique in that we are in charge of putting together one of the most personalized days in a person's life.  A cookie cutter approach just won't cut it. Most wedding vendors will have sample packages and a ballpark price, but it really means nothing because no two weddings are alike.  One size does not fit all.  It is inevitable...a conversation needs to be started before there's a discussion on pricing.

At first glance, people (with no help from the media) think that they are being ripped off and that vendors aren't being forthright with them.  It makes no sense that for such a complicated, most detail-filled event, that you would expect a simple answer.  A wedding is a much more complicated event than a birthday party or even some corporate events.  The average wedding employs between 16-20 vendors. Therein lies the real issue!  Weddings feel that they are expensive, but it is usually because a couple is unaware of how many minute details are involved and that each portion costs money!

The wedding industry is like every other business.  We have bills to pay, networking costs, promotional costs as well as equipment and supply costs.  Most independent wedding vendors work at lot more than 8 hour per day and wear many hats.  Yet, even though this should be obvious, there's something about a client and their wedding that comes with a feeling of entitlement simply because it is their wedding.  Guess who get painted as the bad guy?  The vendors.  A good cliche to remember is, "If it was so easy, everyone would be doing it!"

Even after a wedding, some people will begin their Monday morning quarterbacking and start picking apart what they might not think well as planned.  In reality, a couple seldom really knows what is going on behind the scenes on their wedding day even if they aren't intoxicated!  They don't know about the "saves" or "close calls" and that is on purpose.  If anything goes wrong, we want it to appear that nothing went wrong.  It's all about not stressing out a couple on their wedding day.

People in the wedding industry do what they do because they love it.  They are not in it for the glamor because that is almost non-existent compared to the long days, lost weekends, a lot of sweat and very sore feet.

When I come across people who mention that they used to be a wedding planner, 90% of the time they will say they quit because they "got tired of dealing with brides!"  This is sad because it wouldn't have to be this way.  A little bit of education leads to realistic expectations and keeping an open mind lends itself to creative solutions and fabulous conversations.

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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When Did Weddings and Events Get Married?

Events and weddings must have eloped at some point.  Maybe they both have the same last name now?  Seriously, parties and weddings have a lot more in common than they used to. You might be very surprised if you haven't attended a wedding in the last several years.  It might be worth going to one just to see how they have changed. Just kidding!  No wedding crasher suggestions!  Gone are the days when....well, there's actually a long list of what has changed.  I'll name just a few.

It used to be that weddings were much different than other celebrations. Couples today really like to have a wedding that reflects their personality and tells their story.  More than ever they want their guests to enjoy the wedding and reception and guarantee that they will have a good time. I'm not sure when or if it will return to having a reception like they used to have where the only thing people worried about was having cake, a mixture of nuts, mints and their beverages of choice at a wedding reception.     

Magicians. Photo booths of several varieties. Who would have dreamed of the choreographed dances including the father & daughter dance?  Add to that the amazing grand entrances into the reception by the newly married couple.  I think one of the contributing factors to a lot of these creative endeavors is the mere presence of YouTube.  Ideas wouldn't be spread like wildfire without this medium.  

Magicians are a wonderful ice breaker and bring everyone back around to being a kid again.  I'll put in a plug for Magician, Jeff Evans of Amazement Productions who has the most appropriate name for his company.   Another activity that will keep people laughing is Flipped Out Productions.  Josh Hershfield is great at getting people to act their craziest and go home with a souvenir/favor from the wedding that will bring laughter for years.  Aura Photo Booths are bound to entertain as well, and it might be the first time you didn't feel crowded in a photo booth.  What in the heck am I doing giving out vendor information for free?  Really, it is so nice to be able to know of all the many types of vendors.  That is why Wedding Coordinators ask a zillion questions on our initial consultations.  We want to be able to bring to reality a wedding that has a bride and groom's names written all over it.  It's all about being unique.  

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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Wedding Emotions

What?  Sadness around weddings?

Don't be fooled!  Planning weddings are going to bring out numerous emotions.  Probably there are as many emotions as there are people involved in a wedding.  Family, friends and even co-workers can experience hidden emotions that they might not even be aware of or be willing to admit.  But be prepared for surprising emotions after the wedding as well.

Did you ever feel this way when a friend or family member was planning a wedding or after they got married?  Did you feel like either they or you must have left the planet for as often that you see your friend anymore?  

There is an adjustment period for everyone.  A newly married couple needs to focus on their new life together and they're probably going through tug of war just with their families' demands for time.  Holidays will never be the same again and that's just the beginning!  

Especially with family, there can be some jealousy or stubbornness rearing it's ugly head.  A couple might be really trying to cut the apron strings and develop their own set of traditions or ways of doing things, yet a parent might not be wanting to let go.  It's a form of... yes, it's real..grieving!  Unknowns, fear, sense of loss, time passing quickly and getting older.  They can all be scary.  

Newly married couples could feel that there must have been a big sales promotion running for guilt trips and their parents bought every cruise available!  Any relationship cannot be an island.  It's important to keep in contact with old friends, but just on a different level.  Remember them on their special days and holidays and chat with them occasionally to just let them know you still care about them and their lives.  Better yet, just call them out of the blue.

Couples can also feel abandoned by their friends.  Communication is the key.  There comes a time in your life when everyone realizes how important it is to keep old friendships alive that have meant a lot to you in the past.  This doesn't mean you are putting your marriage out of first place!

Wishing you the greatest of  days!


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What Requires 16 Businesses and is 16 Hours Long?

I'm not even sure if it takes 16 or more businesses to build a house.  Well, maybe if you include all of the government agencies involved.  Most weddings take 16-20 vendors.

Couples going through the process of planning a wedding are often shocked at how many businesses they use to bring their wedding day to fruition and well beyond the wedding day.  Wedding checklists often don't list everyone that will end up being hired in one form or another.  There are so many varieties of just about every vendor category and every year we see different aspects added to weddings.  Couples are definitely in to making their day unique.

Yes, the average wedding takes 16-20 vendors.  Most people think of the venue, cake, photography, food, "the" dress or dresses, just off the top of their head.  Soon they find out that there are a lot of smaller choices to be made.  Often they are the things that take a lot of time leading up to a decision such as invitations.  Who knew they could all be so different?  I've never seen a couple not add on aspects to their wedding day beyond what they originally planned.

The people who don't think they need a DJ are often the most disappointed on their wedding day!  I-Pod weddings shouldn't even be compared to the services of a DJ.  They are the eyes and ears to your entire event.  An I-Pod cannot read a crowd to keep the party going or announce that someone left their lights on or is parked in a fire lane. 

Some of the more obscure vendor categories that people wouldn't have thought of several years ago are commonplace now.  For example, photo booths! And a photo booth is not a photo booth!  They vary quite a bit in the types of services they offer.  It goes beyond props and pics.

There are some categories of vendors that people wouldn't have even thought about such as a Ben and Jerry's ice cream truck or cart.  I can't even tell you what a hit this is on a hot summer day and it appeals to kids of all ages.  At one of the weddings I was hired for, can you guess who made their way to the cart more than any one else? Guys over 50!  Since when does this age and gender category have a good time at a wedding?  I heard a lot of "I tried that flavor in a cup, now I'll try it in a cone!"  There was a lot of foot traffic mostly from people saying, "I tried that flavor now I'm going to try this other flavor".

Weddings might begin with a ring purchase, but postage stamps, on site childcare, a dog-sitter can often be forgotten as services that are part of building a wedding.  

As far as time involved on a wedding day, 16 hours is not uncommon.  Depending up on how many attendants and couple have needing makeup and hair styling, you could very well start out at least by 8:00 AM and it's not long after that that the seating and tables are being put together and decorated.  Photographers document the whole process and the only thing they don't photograph are the guests eating their meals.  DJ's often are the last ones to leave a wedding....unless there's a wedding planner involved.  We're almost always the last to leave as we drive home at night often smelling like we've have alcoholic beverages when we haven't.  How does that happen?  It's because we have the wine soaked linens in the back of the car around midnight or 1:00 AM.

I'm attaching my notorious vendor wheel in which I have purposely left out some crucial vendors that every wedding needs.  Tell me if you can discover who is missing!  OKAY, you don't need Santa Claus, event surveys or incentives.  Hint:  Suffice it to say that a wedding as represented by this wheel would not be happening, and some guys might be a little embarrassed.  Rentals alone can sometimes be more than one vendor.

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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Here's our video on our "Wedding Day Tour Guide!"

You won't miss any information if you turn the sound off because there isn't any narration, but there is music. 

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Why Should Newly Engaged Couples Hire A Wedding Planner?

Why Should Newly Engaged Couples Hire a Wedding Planner?

1.  Within a month or two, even couples who have resisted hiring a Wedding Planner say it's the best decision they made.

2.  They will generally get back in savings what they pay for a Wedding Planner.

3.  Wedding Planners have many ways to help couples with any budget.

4.  Weddings can be planned from a long distance through a Wedding Planner.

5.  Wedding Planners reduce stress, save relationships and help a couple get the wedding they really want.

6.  Many Wedding Planners have years of experience and have to know about every aspect of a wedding's details.  Beware of venues or vendors who can say they can plan your wedding.  The experience is like comparing apples to oranges!

7.  The most common time that couples and their families wish they had hired a Wedding Planner is just before and just after a wedding.

Wishing you the greatest of days!

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If You Can't Afford A Wedding Planner, Try This!

Here Comes "The Wedding Day Tour Guide!"

Most brides often wonder how they're going to keep everything going smoothly for their wedding day. Perhaps they like the planning aspects but are not quite sure how things are actually going to fall into place on the day of their wedding.  Perhaps they don't feel that they can afford a "Day-of" Coordinator.  Greatest of Days is pleased to pull out the stops and introduce "The Wedding Day Tour Guide!"  It's a timeline created for a 16-hour wedding day divided into as little as 15 minute increments.  Vendors, the bridal party, friends and family who have an integral part to play on the wedding day will be able to know exactly what is to take place and when.

And what is the best part??  The entire wedding day is mapped out 30 days before the wedding (we insist) and then our clients can enjoy the month before their wedding. Well a little bit at least. There will be plenty of activities taking place as it is without the unnecessary worries of tying up the loose ends together of the wedding itself.  That's the time to enjoy a bridal shower, greet friends and family members who might be traveling to the wedding, or just to take in a deep breath and put your feet up.

"What does Greatest of Days do for this service?"

1.  We have a 60-90 minute complimentary consultation over the phone to really get a vision of what a couple wants for their wedding.

2.  We take a glance (not a legal review) of contracts to look for trouble spots.

3.  We contact the vendors and determine what they need to do their jobs most effectively.

4.  We create a timeline with all the vendors' contact information and assign a special color for them on a spreadsheet.  Their arrival time, alerts to their upcoming tasks, the tasks themselves and then their tear down and departure times are noted on the spreadsheet at specific points during the day with their specific color.

5.  We contact the people involved in the wedding day well in advance of the 30-day cutoff time (bridal party, parents, etc.) so that they can all be on the same page throughout the wedding day.  There will be plenty of time for them to come up with questions and concerns.  We do not listen to everyone else's opinion about what your wedding should be like.  We design a timeline with what a couple wants for their wedding.  Outside suggestions are not listened to if it seems to go against what a couple has planned for their wedding.  Our couples are notified if there seems to be a problem.

"Why did Greatest of Days even create this planning option?"

We don't mean to be insulting but we rarely if ever saw a couple's wedding day timeline that didn't have a problem or a lack of information.   

"Why is the 'The Wedding Day Tour Guide' loved so much?"

1.  A bride, groom or parents are not constantly being bombarded with questions.  Many other people will know the answers to those questions and will probably clue other people in on what they are supposed to do.  Everything is in black and white.....we actually more than every color in the rainbow!

2.  Vendors love it because they were not hired to coordinate your wedding!  They get to stay with their tasks at hand and serve you in a way that best reflects on their business. 

Here's something I observed about developing a "Tour Guide" for clients!  On their wedding day, I look up at the clock and say to myself, "Now they're having the toasts, now they're cutting the cake!"  That surprised even me, but that is how much your wedding day gets into my head!  

Wishing you the greatest of days!

                                   

Greatest of Days Planning Packages

Here are the Greatest of Days planning packages (geared towards weddings), but they are applicable to many events.  Every event is personalized or focused in such a way to reflect the voice of a couple getting married, someone planning a milestone birthday or special social occasions including Celebration of Life events (uplifting memorials) and last but not least businesses or associations!

Wishing you the greatest of days!

Be sure to look at our website and enjoy finding a different event planning tip on each page.  You might have to search a little on some of the pages!