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No Awkward Time Gap: Ideas for Filling the Space Between Your Ceremony and Reception

Weddings From The Heart

One of the biggest challenges in wedding planning is managing the time gap between the end of the ceremony and the start of the reception. Ideally a gap should be avoided, so the end of the ceremony seamlessly flows into the beginning of the cocktail hour/reception.

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The Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media - How to Manage Wedding Client Expectations vs. Budget

Certified Wedding Planner Society

As couples embark on the exciting journey of planning their big day, managing expectations versus budget has become an intricate dance. This blog will explore the positive and negative effects of social media, and how to manage wedding/client expectations, while offering insight on overcoming the common hurdle of "sticker shock."

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How Wedding Planning Is So Much More Than Managing the Day

The Road to Marriage

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager. Vetting vendors. Creating checklists. Overlooking contracts. Making timelines. Your wedding should always reflect you.

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Hotel event management software: How we helped Hotel Salem boost lead response time, get paid faster and save 62+ hours/ month

Planning Pod

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Olivia Isquith, Event Manager at Hotel Salem (part of the Lark Hotels group), knows this well, having worked in hotels that didn’t have a smooth system for managing event bookings and sales. Sign up for a free trial!

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A Twice Postponed Wedding at la Playa Beach Golf Resort That Was Worth the Wait!

Style Me Pretty

We channeled ivories neutrals throughout for warmth, + used just a dash of gold at the reception for a touch of vintage. We even had dinner with our Catering Manager at her family’s home the week after our wedding. For the reception I wanted to go with a more casual look that still felt bridal + modern.

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Chic and Playful Wedding at the Groom’s Family Farm in Sonoma

Style Me Pretty

For the reception, I went full party vibes with a sequined column dress adorned with ostrich feathers from Varca Bridal. Francesco and Francesca, a young Italian couple, chef and business manager duo, were amazing. My amazing wedding planner Sarah from Kate Whelan Events managed all the decor. We had no notes at the tasting.

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Handling Challenges at Private Outdoor Venues

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Managing generators' noise levels is a delicate task to ensure they neither disrupt the ambiance nor are visible during the celebration. Proactive measures such as bug fogging before setup, providing bug spray for guests, and setting expectations about potential outdoor elements are vital to managing these unwelcome guests effectively.

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