Before You Start Planning Your Wedding

You just got engaged and you are ready to start planning your wedding. STOP RIGHT THERE! There are 5 things couples should know before planning their wedding! Based on my experiences and that of some of my associates, most couples start planning their weddings without giving thought to the points this BLOG is going to give you. We want you to go through this checklist before beginning to save you time, money, heartache, and stress.

A Covid Wedding

COVID Season Weddings     You received your ring this holiday season. You are excited about planning your dream wedding but you are afraid. We are still in COVID season and you are not sure when or how it will twist or turn. You don’t want to have your dreams crushed due to an outbreak nor do … Read more

To Buy or Not to Buy: Wedding/Event Insurance

Welcome Back! It’s been a while since I have written to you. I’m still here but have been observing some disturbing things. As this virus comes and goes couples and their weddings are left in a state of confusion. Some have lost large sums of money due to the closing or cancelation of their venue. … Read more

Financially Surviving Wedding Season as a Guest

Hi Readers!  I must apologize for the delay in publishing.  Since excuses are tools of the incompetent, no excuses will be offered. The following article written by Laura Gariepy, was originally published on PenguinThoughts, provides a different perspective, that of your wedding guests.  Sometimes, I choose to share articles I find or have been shared … Read more

Gifts for the Guys in the Wedding Party

Finding gifts for the guys in your wedding party can be a daunting task. You find yourself thinking, “I want something that will thank them for being a part of our special day but I want the gift to be cost effective, usable and practical.”  How many times have you participated in a wedding and … Read more

Music: Prelude to The Kiss

Music is the prelude to the kiss, which seals the commitment.  Your choice of music should be personal and deliberate for your ceremony as well as your reception.  Music sets the tone, enhances the setting and creates the ambience, which puts people in the mood.  Music says a lot about the people celebrated.  Too often, … Read more

Honoring Loved Ones

 Honoring loved ones who have passed may be one of the hardest, but at the same time, most rewarding parts of a any celebration; especially a wedding celebration.  Often couples come the realization their loved will not be a part of their celebration in my office. This often leads to tears.  I can truly relate … Read more