Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Try to also keep this in mind when attending friend’s weddings or when you have family members consistently calling/texting asking wedding questions that frankly don’t need an immediate answer because the wedding is nowhere near in time and the family can wait until you update your wedding website with helpful wedding information.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 24, 2023

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. One of my favorite clients described her Calistoga wedding as “bougie on a budget” and she used quite a few of these tips for a wedding day that was beautiful, memorable, and unique to them.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As a wedding planner, I've seen more engagement and wedding rings than I can count. Image captured by Sara Kempers Photography with Flowers by A Florae. The bottom line is that synthetic stones have the quality and appearance of a natural stone, are budget-friendly, and are environmentally sustainable.

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Junebug Weddings

JULY 10, 2024

Image by Matlai Photography. There are many benefits to choosing a small wedding. Opting for a micro wedding or elopement can also significantly reduce your wedding planning tasks. Set a Budget Before diving head first into wedding planning, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of your wedding budget.

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Connor & Co.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Photography: Camille Leigh Photography Planning & Florals: Connor & Co. Micro Weddings in 2021 First, I bet you’re wondering, “What even is a micro wedding?” or “Isn’t micro wedding just a fancier name for an elopement?” That's what a mirror wedding is for!! Is a micro wedding the same as eloping?

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Suzanne Karp Photography First off, congratulations, you’re getting married! You picked one of the most gorgeous and desirable destinations for your wedding. The number one question I get is: How much does a Napa Valley wedding cost? Or for couples getting married in Sonoma: How much does a Sonoma wedding cost?

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Lovely Day Events

JUNE 10, 2024

The big question is how do you go about picking the right Napa wedding photographer? I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. Who has photos at your wedding venue?

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 12, 2023

Arrowood Photography Congratulations you’re engaged! One of the first things you probably did (after texting your BFF) was to start looking at Sonoma and Napa wedding venues online. Wedding venues offer a variety of information in different formats, which makes it challenging to compare them all. Suzanne Karp Photography 3.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

MAY 10, 2023

Matt & Donnie’s outdoor wedding was captured by 1001 Angles Photography at Army Navy Country Club VA. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to budgeting. Contact us for all of your wedding needs – we can help!

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

Wedding photography costs can range from as low as $1,000 to upwards of $10,000+. From your wedding venue to your wedding registry , it can feel like everything should take top billing on your priority list. Wedding photography can help you fill in those holes.

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Brittany Allen Photography

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Those long step-by-step timelines are meant to help you plan an average wedding (and you are not average!). From booking a wedding planner to securing your essential wedding vendors, here are my personal recommendation (as a Detroit wedding photographer)! Should you plan your wedding for 2023 or 2024?

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's critical to establish open lines of communication with your vendors and to be open about your budget and expectations as early on in the planning process as possible. Budgeting for Your San Diego Wedding Setting a wedding budget is one of the most important steps in the planning process.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. If this sounds like you , you’re in the right place, so you might want to learn more about our wedding planning services.

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LLG Events

JANUARY 18, 2023

While wedding budgets are driven by the client, wedding spend is driven by your vendors and their costs. If you do not know how much to allocate per vendor then ultimately you will not know what a realistic budget is for the vendors you desire to work with.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Our number one tip is to find an experienced wedding planner who is familiar with the venues (local or even a destination wedding venue if that’s what you dream of for your wedding day.) This outdoor wedding at Highlands Ranch Mansion was captured by Elevate Photography.

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Availed

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful, you just need to take it one step at a time. Photography by Empiria Studios. Set a wedding budget you can actually stick to. Before you can plan your dream wedding, you have to set a realistic budget. Hire a wedding planner to help with everything else!

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Events by Emma Currie

AUGUST 3, 2022

I’m so grateful to them both to allow me to share their day with so many incredible images captured by their photographer, APL Photography. These large festoon lights were the perfect amount of light for their outdoor wedding reception. It’s definitely something that you want to allocate money in your wedding budget for.

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Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 16, 2024

This critical piece of information will guide you throughout the vendor search, whether you’re hiring a local photographer in that area or bringing in a photographer to capture your wedding in the chosen destination. Destination Wedding 2. Determine how much you’re willing to spend in each major wedding category.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ wedding industry pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We know that the budget and the wedding size might not be the most fun topic of conversation, but they are the foundation of your wedding planning. To make things a little easier on you, we’ve developed a free wedding budget tool where you can keep track of your expenses, vendor information, payment details, and more.

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One Oake

MARCH 12, 2021

When planning your wedding you may speak to some suppliers and get invoices that have some additional costs on them that you weren't considering and hadn't included in your wedding budget. If you would like to avoid these hidden costs, why not work with One Oake on your wedding plans? Find this out at your viewings!

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Lovely Day Events

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Milou & Olin Photography Whether you’re having your Napa wedding or planning a destination wedding to an exotic locale, there are many more events than just your big day to consider. You may also want to include your officiant and Napa wedding planner or designer to thank them for their hard work.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 8, 2020

to your wedding venue is the next big wedding-related commitment you will make (unless you intend to hire a wedding planner- and sometimes even then). These key factors will guide you throughout the rest of your wedding planning. security, valet, parking attendant, a wedding planner, or day of coordinator)?

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Just Marry!

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hosting a micro wedding with just 22 guests allowed them to save money on their food and beverage. They used environmentally friendly faux floral and opted not to have a wedding party, which also helped conserve their wedding budget. Event Coordinator : Krista Hickson, Just Marry!

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 27, 2020

Come up with an overall number that you and your fiance (or whoever is funding the wedding) are comfortable with, and then do a little research to feel out how this money should be divided up amongst the many wedding vendors. Click here for a guide to building your wedding budget breakdown! is flash photography allowed?;

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Recommended Reading: Creative Engagement Announcements Image by Map + Compass Photography 3. ” you’re probably ready to jump into planning your dream wedding. Don’t stress if you’re not sure what your wedding style should be. Still unsure of how to tailor a budget that’s right for you?

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Eco + Ivory

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Photo Credit: Talia Nelson Photography Planning a Wedding? Heres Why a Wedding Planner Is Your Secret Superpower Planning your wedding is an exciting milestone but lets be real, its also a massive undertaking. Thats where a wedding planner comes in. Thats where a wedding planner comes in.

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Suzanne Karp Photography Napa wedding cakes are more than just desserts they are a centerpiece, a photo opportunity, and a place where you can highlight your personal style. In this comprehensive guide, I'll share everything you need to know about choosing the perfect wedding cake for your Napa wedding.

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