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Carol

Help finding a great gift for him

Now that I’ve made my announcement, let’s talk about So Happy Together. Anyone can search the internet and find products all over for weddings, bridal showers, attendants’ gifts, confirmations, thank you gifts, the list can go on. However, in this day of impersonal service, So Happy Together has brought back the art of personalized service. As a bride, wouldn’t you like to have someone guide you through some of the pitfalls of planning a wedding and help you create a “WOW” in the minds of your guests by adding just a few details? Not every bride can have a wedding planner managing the event from beginning to end. Some simple tips at the beginning of the planning or a nudge in the right direction may be all that is needed. So Happy Together advisors are committed to service, something that is unusual in today’s fast paced society. In fact, we give you our personal commitment to service at your first meeting. Then we deliver the products you chose to you when they arrive. We can also assemble favors, invitations or assist with wrapping of the gifts for an additional fee.

There are several categories of products to select from and they can be given for more than just weddings. From tote bags to home décor, many of the products available from So Happy Together can be customized with names, monograms or greetings. Today, I will let you in on a few of the great men's gifts.

Do you have a brother-in-law or cousin that you just don’t know what to buy for his birthday or as a special thank you?

What about a set of pilsners with a golf theme? They can be personalized with three initials or left blank. (A on left)

Complete the theme with a heavyweight Divot Key Ring. (B on right) It features a removable magnetic divot replacer that can also be engraved with his initial. He will love that you remembered his favorite past-time.

Doesn’t like golf? Try a bar-be-cue tool set (E pictured below) or brass compass.

Both can be personalized to make it that extra special gift. There are a wide variety of men’s gifts and so many ideas to make a special occasion even more memorable.

Contact me for a personal consultation, or to learn more about our Bridal Vow of service. Subscribe to this feed for more products available and more about So Happy Together.

Drumroll, Please.........

I finally got the go ahead on revealing my newest endeavor.

I have been chosen as an independent advisor for So Happy Together. The advisors of So Happy Together are committed to serve our customers to make all of life’s most special occasions even more memorable.
Just think of these questions:
· Have you got someone that is hard to buy gifts for?
· Do you have a special occasion coming up like an anniversary, birthday party, or wedding?
· Do you need terrific, personalized gifts for ‘maids, groomsmen or anyone special in your life?
· Do you need favors that coordinate with your wedding theme?
· Do you need help picking out a theme?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the day you have been waiting for. . I can assist you with terrific products and personalized service.
Personalized service is just the beginning. With a choice of a home party or a one on one consultation, the shopping possibilities abound.
I just have to say, these products are beautiful. I will be reviewing some of the products in the next few weeks so that you can hear my opinion of them. I can understand if you would doubt my opinion, I am selling these items; however, I would like to invite you to feel and see the quality.
For now, take a look at www.SoHappyTogetherNow.com. Wander around and take a sneak peak. Call or e-mail me for a consultation. I would love to meet with you and personally show you my samples and help you create beautiful memories for all of the get togethers in your life

Just in time for all of those New Years Engagements

I am awaiting a book. Well not just any book. I am always reading. It is a hot off the press book. It won't be available to the general public until December 31st, just in time for all of those romantic, Christmas or New Years Proposals, but I have been honored with the task of reviewing this book. It can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com.

DIY Bride is the brain child of Khris Cochran of DIY Bride. I am awaiting my review copy with anticipation. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a very crafty type person and that I am also a voracious reader. This is going to combine two of my loves. Keep an eye out. I will be posting just as soon as I receive this much awaited book.

Shhh! I'm going to let you in on a secret.

There's a new secret in town. As soon as I get the OK, I'm going to be posting more about it. I am still planning and managing wedding days for brides, but I have gotten involved with a brand new company and I am so excited about it. I want to shout it out and tell everyone, but I can't reveal the name of the company yet on line. I CAN however give you a one on one presentation OR a great home presentation with a few of your friends.

If you are interested, CONTACT ME to set up your appointment.

Something about me

I'm sorry about the delay between posts. I've had some things come up in my life that have made it difficult to concentrate. Today's post is going to be about why I feel so strongly about Breast Cancer Awareness.

When I was little, I figured out at an early age that I was quite a bit younger than the rest of my generation. Not the general population's generation, but the generation that I belong to as it relates to my family. My mother had me at a very late stage in her life. She did not think she could even have kids anymore. She was 43. All but two of my cousins were much older than I was. All of my brothers and my sister were at least nine years older than I. As a result, I "hung out" with the cool older kids. (imagine being 5 and being aloud to hang out with the 14 and 16 year olds, I was in heaven) One of my favorites was my cousin Laura. She was always so glamorous in my eyes. She got up every day and curled her hair so that she could have the big hair, Farrah Fawcett wings. It was naturally very blond and she wore makeup (by this point I was about nine and she was eighteen); she was my hero. When I went to Tulsa every month to visit our grandmother, she and I would go hang out for the afternoon while our moms would talk. She would do my hair and we would go to the local fast food place to hang out with her friends. She eventually fell in love and got married, had kids and "grew up", but we would still go hang out when I would come to town. She was the cool cousin.
I eventually grew up and had my first child, and we would sit and talk for a while when I could make it to town, but she was feeling run down. I couldn't blame her. Her kids had a genetic issue that caused many trips to the hospital and she was worried about how their lives would turn out. She ignored some of the warning signs. When she did find the lump, she went in for treatment and they had it in remission for a while, but it moved. She fought it for several years, but she fell to the cancer.

I realized the other day, that I am now older than she was when she died. I am seeing my kids grow up as she never got the chance. I have the chance to experience things she was not able to. I miss her. As I do my mother, who fell to complications of Cervical cancer. All of the things that we do to help scientist look for prevention and cures, anything that can be done to give kids one more day with their moms, is worth every effort.

BABC Made GMA!!

Brides Against Breast Cancer (or BABC for short) made it on Good Morning America. Robin Robertsco-anchor of GMA introduced and interviewed Millie Martini Bratton from Bride's Magazine.

Fran Hansen, co-founder of BABC is in New York for a gown sale.

Bride's Magazine has created a line of wedding gowns just for breast cancer awareness. 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the dresses go toward breast cancer research.

Check it out!

Did you know?? Breast cancer facts.

Let's start out with some basic information from the Susan G Koman website :

• What are the estimated numbers of new breast cancer cases and deaths for the year 2007?An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2007. An estimated 40,460 women will die from breast cancer. It is estimated that 2,030 men will be diagnosed and 450 men will die of breast cancer during 2007. In addition to invasive breast cancer, 62,030 new cases of in situ breast cancer are expected to occur among women in 2007. Of these, approximately 85 percent will be ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
  Source: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2007.

• What are the signs of breast cancer? The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women. In fact, some women have no signs that they can see. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away:
  A lump, hard knot or thickening
  Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
  Change in breast size or shape
  Dimpling or puckering of the skin
  Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
  Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
  Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
  New pain in one spot

• Men can get breast cancer too. Male breast cancer is rare. In 2003, the overall incidence of breast cancer in men was 1.5 per 100,000, compared to 124 per 100,000 in women. Differences in mortality were equally wide: 0.3 per 100,000 in men; 25 per 100,000 in women [22]. For more breast cancer statisticsAs with women, invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for most of the breast cancers seen in men, with ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive lobular carcinoma accounting for only a small proportion of cases [26].
  The strongest risk factor for breast cancer among men is Klinefelter’s syndrome, a condition associated with high levels of estrogen [26,27]. This rare condition occurs when men are born with two X chromosomes (XXY instead of XY) [27]. Although men with Klinefelter’s syndrome may have gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast tissue), gynecomastia not associated with Klinefelter’s syndrome does not appear to be related to breast cancer among men [27,28]. Similar to female breast cancer, male breast cancer risk is increased in men with a mutation in the BRCA2 gene [27]. Chronic alcoholism, chronic liver disease and obesity may also increase the risk of male breast cancer [26,27]. For more on cancer in general, click here. For more information on male breast cancer, see the Treatment section.

Going Pink

I know. I was a bad girl in September. No blog posts at all. Let's see if I can make up for it.


October is the month to go pink- obviously my favorite color!!



It goes much deeper than that. Breast cancer touches almost every life in one way or another. Going pink is just one more way to show support for women and men that fall ill to this horrible disease. My cousin, that was born just nine years before me, fell to breast cancer several years ago. I realized just the other day that I am almost as old as she was when she died. She left three beautiful children.

I do not want to see another family loose a mother, sister, cousin, but until more research happens, we need to love the people that we have while we have them. I am all for supporting the researchers to find cures and the support services fro those that do not have the time for research.

I will be giving more info as the month goes on.

Preston Bailey now blogging

The fabulous Preston Bailey known for transforming spaces and party planning to the stars has started blogging. While his blog, Inspirations and Transformations, is still simplistic at this time, I am sure that it will be transformed as well. It will be wonderful to have his thoughts at hand on his blog.

Wedding Vendors - Part Three

Part three of a series: Wedding Vendors- What do you know about the people you are hiring to serve you at your wedding?

This series of blogs covers key elements of vendors and what to look for when hiring. When the wedding is over and the cake and food are eaten, the tangible part of the wedding is the photos and videos. These precious memories should not be trusted to just anyone. A venue is defined as a location for an event.

Traditional venues can include churches, chapels or halls. Non-traditional venues can include parks, museums, historic homes, or just about any place that will accommodate the size of the guest list. A wedding can have several venues used for the different parts of the day. A bride may get dressed and take preliminary pictures at a hotel, then go to the church for the ceremony. Afterwards, the reception can be at a historic home. I have even known couples to take their closest friends to a club for an after-party. On the flipside, a couple could have a simple ceremony in the park and dinner at a restaurant.
The choice of where to have a wedding is based on several factors including availability, cost, and personal preference. Popular locations may not be available for a date wanted. That is why it is important to begin the planning process as soon as possible by compiling a guest list. This gives you a ballpark idea as to the size of the venue needed. Falling in love with the little chapel on the corner may be wonderful, but reserving the venue only to realize that they can only accommodate 50 and your guest list is 200 can cost you not only time, but also any deposits you may have put down.

Key questions to ask a venue include:

· What is included in the rental fee? (tables and chairs; decorations; cake and punch reception; officiant)
· How much time is allowed for decoration of the site and how soon does it need to be cleared?
· Are there any special requirements for alcohol to be served? (many venues do not allow alcohol or may require that security be hired for the event)
· Are there any prohibited items? (many venues are not allowing confetti or birdseed because of clean up and safety issues)

While it may seem “less expensive” to have your wedding in the backyard of your parents, it can be much more expensive once all of the hidden costs are added on. Not everyone has service for 50 or have the room to seat even half that many people. Tables and chairs, china, flatware, and decorations all quickly add up. In addition, the host of the event cannot relax and enjoy the party and will often end up spending many hours “fixing up” the location in the weeks before. This may be a source of tension in the future because of the stress.

The key to choosing a wedding venue is to research your choices before making the decisions and do not make impulse purchases.
In the next installment: Florists

Trash the Dress and Brides Against Breast Cancer-- A great combination

I was going to post another “How to select” article, but something came up last night on a forum to which I subscribe to that I just had to blog about. Mark Eric is a gifted photographer based in Louisiana and has been featured on Good Morning America lately with his wonderful “Trash the Dress” photo sessions as a new take on the bridal portrait. Brides dress up in their gowns one more time to take fashion style photographs in unusual situations. Many times the dress will get wet or dirty but is not ruined even though the session is called “trashing” the dress. Many people have hit his blog and others with the question, “Why trash the dress?” A charity was brought to Mark’s attention that has been near and dear to my heart for many years.

Brides Against Breast Cancer has been quietly working in the background fulfilling the wishes of terminal breast cancer patients since 1998. They have been featured in the past on Oprah, and in many national magazines. Dresses are donated to the organization, cleaned if needed, and then placed on the traveling show. Many of the gowns are new and donated by shops and still have the tags on them. Even if a dress is donated that is not in top shape, it can still be donated and turned into a beautiful quilt that can be sold to raise funds as well.

As with any charitable organization, Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation needs volunteers, donations and assistance. They have several ways to serve including quilt making, the pink envelope project, diamonds for dreams, garden parties and the gown sale events. If your life has been touched by breast cancer, please consider how much just a little of you time can be worth. Check out their website and see what a little time or money can do for someone at the end of her life.

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Engaging Engagement

OK, I know this isn’t about venues or caterers or choosing the right vendors, but I just MUST tell you all about this young man and his apparent massive love for a young lady. They have become an Internet “phenomenon” since his elaborate and spiritual proposal in April and covered by the Atlanta Courier Journal on July 14, 2007.
Robert Gray, Jr. has set the bar pretty high for the men in Georgia, and at the rate the video and slideshow are traveling around the internet, the men of the US had better be on notice. Gray planned his proposal for more than a year and included dozens of roses (some were gold dipped), 50 family and friends, 10 hotel rooms, and prayerful consideration.

Photographer Ross Oscar Knight captured the romantic moments for Gray. According to the Atlanta Courier Journal story, the couple never intended for their private moments to be spread across the US, but the “AWWW” factor has made the term “viral” jump to mind. The video was passed from the couple, to several of the people that attended, to their friends, to other friends and over 100 million hits later, Knight had to take the video off the net because of the traffic. Knight’s photography is beautiful and emotional. He captures the moment with a photojournalistic style. His blog is insightful and visually stunning as we get to peek into this creative mind. He has now been added to my homepage.

Men can sometimes create their own stumbling block when it comes to a memorable, meaningful proposal, but it can be done. As my husband has said many times, “Men are wired to do. That’s why when it comes to shopping, men decide – I need a shirt. Go to the store. Buy a shirt.” (In his best caveman voice) Sometimes, men just need to open up to their friends and brainstorm or consult someone to give them ideas. An exercise that may help some men come out of their shells involves things like making a list of all of the things you love about your lady. Develop your own style and emotions (eek!! That word used when talking to some men is worse than a cussword in church on Sunday morning.) and if you need it ASK FOR HELP!! Whether it is from a co-worker, friend or family member, help is not a four-letter word. (well, yes it is- but not a bad one) There are certain memories that women keep. Engagement proposals are one of the dearest; make it special for her.

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Wedding vendors - Part 2

Part two of a series: Wedding Vendors- What do you know about the people you are hiring to serve you at your wedding?


This series of blogs covers key elements of vendors and what to look for when hiring. When the wedding is over and the cake and food are eaten, the tangible part of the wedding is the photos and videos. These precious memories should not be trusted to just anyone. A friend with a quality camera may be willing to memorialize your day, but the money invested in a photographer and videographer will be appreciated in the long run and may save hard feelings between friends if things do not go right.




Photographers record the wedding day in still pictures. The difference between a good photographer and a bad photographer is not measured in money, but in the quality of the pictures. I do not ever recommend going without a photographer but realize a good photographer is worth their weight in prints. Be sure to check out not only the portfolio of the photographers that you interview,but also call previous brides. If a bride is not happy with their photos, they will let you know in a heartbeat.



Videographers also record the wedding day. Be sure to verify how much footage is shot when signing the contract and what form the final product will delivered to you. A VHS tape is won't do much good when you only have a DVD player.


Copyrights are also an issue for both photographers and videographers. It is worth asking both of these professional who will retain the rights to the footage. In other words, are you going to be able to legally copy your wedding video to send a copy to your elderly grandfather that could not travel to your wedding or will you need to purchase additional copies? Will you need to track down the photographer to get more prints and how much will those prints cost? This may not seem important now, but in the future you may wish you had asked.


In the next installment: Venues

Do you know who you are hiring? Wedding vendors-part one.

Part one of a series: Wedding Vendors- What do you know about the people you are hiring to serve you at your wedding?


In the wedding industry, there are many names for many jobs. This series of blogs will cover key elements of vendors and what to look for when hiring. Hopefully, the information that I give to you will be of assistance and allow you to hire with confidence. Many people do not realize how many different vendors are used in a typical wedding day.

Wedding planner/wedding coordinator/wedding consultant/wedding designer- many in the industry use these names interchangeably. While there are subtle differences, there are differences. Many of these differences are based on the services provided.

Wedding consultants or planners may provide more information than physical services. They serve to assist with the direction of the necessities of the wedding.

• Wedding coordinators tend to take a more hands on approach to not only the wedding planning but also execution of the day by working closely with all of the vendors.


• Wedding designers are usually more interested in the look and feel of the wedding including the color scheme and design.


• Day-of coordinators are hired to manage the wedding for the day of the event. Many times they actually work for one to two weeks prior to the wedding to assure that they understand the contracted rolls of all of the other vendors.
  

An on-site coordinator (sometimes lovingly referred to as "the church lady") is hired by the venue to protect the interests of the venue. Her primary job is to keep the walls in one piece, show the venue to prospective clients, assure that the services contracted for are provided. They are lovely people in most cases that love weddings, but they are not individually contracted with the couple to provide services. The contract is with the venue. If circumstances change with the venue and the on-site coordinator leaves, any promises that you may make with her that are not in writing, may not be provided.

While these names may be used interchangeably by many people, asking someone that uses a specific name (such as wedding designer) may take offense if they are called a planner. Some vendors (such as a caterer or bridal salon associate) will use these names as add on titles for their rolls. While they may provide additional assistance with their individual portion of the wedding, rarely does this add on title replace the individual that is assigned to handle the details the day of the wedding.

There are many certification programs that are available to enterprising people wanting to break into the wedding industry. I highly recommend doing homework before jumping into this profession. For organized, creative people, it can be an outlet for the pent up energy and ideas to come to life bringing other people's dreams to reality.

In the next installment: Photographers and Videographers

Birthday parties

I don’t know why a wedding planner would put off planning a party. Maybe it’s a mental block. This previous week was one of many “week of birthdays” in my family. My niece, both of my sons, my husband’s boss, and my in-laws anniversary all fall within a six-day period. I put off the shopping for this week every year. This year is no better.

This year, my sons both have “milestone” birthdays so the parties can’t just be little get togethers. My oldest is sixteen (gulp) tomorrow. The drivers license is still two months away because he didn’t take the first test early enough, but between the girlfriends and student driving, my hair is turning gray. (OK. No one can tell yet)

My next oldest son turned thirteen. I don’t know if I am ready for two teen boys in the house. They both want freedom, but I am not ready to let them go yet.

It just wears me out. This year we are also planning a family wedding for the first week of July that I am sewing dresses, pants and shirts for the wedding party; baking the wedding cake; and co-planning with a sister. All of this on top schooling my kids, running a business and managing a chapel. SIGH. This is life. Any day that I don’t have at least twenty things on my list of to-dos is an unusual day.

AH, such is the life of an over active mind. I guess that’s why I started my business—and love it.

Rainy Days

Usually by the time June rolls around in Texas, we are out of the rain and into the hot. We have been lulled into a sense of “It won’t rain” by two years of drought. There is an old saying in Texas. “If you don’t like the weather wait a few minutes. It will change.”
There are many brides this weekend that are scrambling to find an inside venue for their ceremony or wedding. Six months ago, while we were still in the midst of the drought and young brides were dreaming of outdoor weddings. Six months ago, rain was the farthest thing from their minds. Now there is flooding in much of North Texas. Now, to walk in the park is to slosh in the mud. Pretty white dresses won’t be white for long.
I received a frantic call from a mother earlier this week. They had not seen the chapel that I manage, but knew that we were a local place and hoped that we were free. Unfortunately, we were not free, but this brings up a good point for all weddings. HAVE A BACK UP PLAN. Even if you think there is no way something could go wrong, know what can be done if something does go wrong.
Interview several providers; even if you find the one you love on the first try. Let them know up front that you are not only looking for a first choice, but also back up choices. They will appreciate the chance to serve you and if they needed and free, will appreciate that you remembered them. My job is to try to foresee issues that may arise and head them off before they ruin a wedding. A bride can do this for herself, but must use patience to avoid becoming a bridezilla.

Blank Pages

A blank page.

I can talk all day long, but put a blank piece of paper in front of me and I tend to freeze up. I think it all comes back to honors classes in school and hearing, “This could have been a little tighter on the wording.” Or “Could you expand on that thought?” I understand that the teachers were pushing me so that I could become more. I became worried about putting thoughts on paper and someone judging my thoughts. So, I began to speak. Often times I will carry a voice recorder with me in the car and just talk to myself. I have an entire novel saved in recorded voice format. Someday, when I don’t have three kids to assign and check their schoolwork (they are home schooled), when I have a little more time, (yeah right) I will publish.
How does all of this relate to wedding planning?
Many times I will get a call. “I put off finding a caterer (florist, dress-yikes!!) How do I find someone now, a month before the wedding?”
While this may be a difficult situation, it can be done. The very first thing is to STOP procrastinating!! Sit down RIGHT NOW with that blank piece of paper. What do you have? What do you need? If you need a list to check off, find one on-line. There are many wedding websites that have free planning information. If you need help get it. Mom, sister, and best friend can be enlisted to help. Wedding coordinators are also a source to call upon. While a coordinator is not free, you do not need to be rich and famous to utilize a professional. The money that you save may well pay for her services. She is being paid for her time, which means that she is making the time for your wedding that you may not have.
At any rate, get a plan in place, seek help when needed, and most of all, enjoy your wedding.

Does your wedding dress fit your body style?

One of the first things I did after becoming engaged was to run out and buy wedding magazines. Bride, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, InStyle Weddings, Perfect Wedding Guide. All of them. Then I tore them to shreds. Not because I was mad, but rather I was in planning mode. Wedding magazines are also good for many things including looking for a gown, but before you run out and order that beautiful Vera Wang, make sure it will fit your body style.

Not everyone is a perfect size 2. (or ten for that matter) OK, let’s face it. The new average dress size is 14 and even if you are a size 4 or 6 you may find the disconcerting news that a 6 in a regular dress will become a 10 in a wedding dress. They are cut differently and styled differently. Most of all, a dress in the right size but with the wrong style can look hideous. It doesn’t matter who the designer is, if the style is not flattering to your body type, it is not for you.

Begin by looking at your body in a full-length mirror while you are in a bathing suit or basic underwear. (or better yet, with nothing on at all) What shape do you see? Are you heavy on top and light on the bottom? Curvy in all of the right places? Pick out a shape that describes you and then apply what you see to these general dress styles.

· Ball gowns have very full skirts and will usually go to the floor. This is the gown that most women consider the fairy tale princess gown. The ball gown will enhance the tall, curvy bride and can camouflage fuller bottoms.
· Empire gowns are constructed with a waist seam just below the bust. This style will lengthen and elongate some women, but is not suitable for women with low or large breasts.
· Mermaid gowns look just like they sound. A long, body-hugging style usually cut on the bias that will often times flair just below the knee to give the appearance of mermaid “fins.” This style is definitely not for everybody. If you have a long, curvy figure that is well toned, this dress may be just what you are looking for.
· Sheath gowns are very similar to the mermaid style but more forgiving. They still fit very snug and may trip up event the most graceful of brides. (Think about the “Happy Birthday, Mr President” gown made famous by Marilyn)
· Slip dresses have no waist seam and have been described as long “tank tops.” On the right body, a slip dress will hang and move with a sway. Many women prefer this style for their “little black dress” and as such will be a dress of choice for several upscale brides.
· A-line or princess gowns flair from the waist to the hem. They are the most flattering for many body types although they tend to be less full than a ball gown.

While the shape of a gown is just one part of a dress, it is what the rest of your dress is based on. The shape of the waist, sleeves and neckline can be added and modified to make many combinations of the same dress.

The key to finding the perfect dress is not to pick the first one you try on, but to try on as many dresses as you can stand. What other time in your life will you ever have the opportunity to feel like a princess? Treat yourself like the princess you are and do not settle for just OK.

Why you shouldn't hire a wedding planner...

I know. I know. I'm a wedding planner and I'm telling you why you shouldn't hire one. There's something to say about honesty when it comes to the wedding industry. There are many unscrupulous vendors that will take advantage of a bride in her wedding frenzy. I don't like that at all. Brides need to read everything they are getting into before they sign on the dotted line.

So, here are the top reasons to not hire a planner to help with your wedding day.

1. You want to control everything - You are a type A that thinks everyone will mess it up if you leave the job to anyone else. It doesn't matter that you will be worried at the reception that the cake is not being cut at the right time or that the DJ is taking too long on his break, you need to have your hand on the pulse of the wedding. I understand type A. I married one.
2. You want to do the interviews with the vendors - You have the extra time in your life to call many vendors and determine if they fall in your price range, are available on the date that you want, might have the items that you want, and will work with the style of your wedding.
3. You want to spend the morning of your wedding setting up the reception area - You don't really want to spend the morning of your wedding relaxing, getting your hair done, making sure you look rested and having fun seeing family and friends that are in town to see you.
4. You know exactly where to find those cute little favors that everyone is talking about - and how to save money on the puchase of them. You also have the time to put them all together and make sure they get to the reception site and get set out beautifully.
5. You've helped your sister (cousin, aunt, friend) plan their wedding - and think it's not that difficult to plan a wedding. The only difference is this wedding is yours. You have a huge emotional investment in this one day, but you are willing to take the emotion out of purchases when a vendor is trying to upsell you something that is totally useless.
6. You know how to look for something strange in a contract - You've looked at wedding contracts and know what is standard in the industry and what is just plain hooey.

At any rate, a wedding are one of the big days in your life. You should do what you feel most comfortable doing. Yes, this is a toungue in cheek article, but really think about your special day. Do you want to worry about the timelines or do you want someone keeping an eye on the clock for you? Do you want to spend the morning relaxing with your maids?

My best advice before you quickly decide that you do not want a coordinator to assist you, how much is your emotional health worth?

How do you do (weddings)?

Weddings.

A day that most little girls dream of and Daddies dread.

I will be taking you through the fun world of weddings as seen through my eyes.

I am a certified wedding and special event planner near Fort Worth, Texas. I look forward to giving advice and seeing dreeams come true.

Check back often.

Carol