What the Pros want you to know, by Guest Blogger Pink CupCake Weddings

Guest Blogger Pink Cupcake Weddings

Hello lovely readers!  Today I am starting a new feature called "What the Pros Want You to Know."  Originally this was only going to be one blog post, but I got such a great response from my wedding vendor pals that I am going to make this one a series!  Hopefully these tips from experienced wedding pros will help brides who are planning their celebrations be a little more prepared for the vendor hunt.  Finding the right vendors for your big day is super important--they are the ones that make everything happen!

For our first installment, I wanted to share some info that came back from almost every vendor, no matter what their service.  This one is easy: Pros want you to be honest!  Be honest about what you want, be honest about your budget, be honest about your expectations, your worries, your concerns, your hopes, your vision, everything!  No vendor can give you the best service if you do not fully disclose everything you want or need from him or her.  Wedding vendors really want to give you everything you have ever dreamed of for your wedding, but we aren't mind readers.  If you let us know exactly what you want, chances are we can make it happen (and if we can't, we'll politely tell you exactly why).

The second thing all vendors want you to know is that there is no extra special "wedding" charge.  There is this myth that brides and grooms put the word "wedding" out there to vendors and automatically the charges double.  So not the case!  Wedding vendors charge what they do because that is the price it takes to give you the best possible service.  From my experience, photographers seem to bear the brunt of this "all-wedding-vendors-are-overpriced" theory.  On the surface, it makes sense: $3000 for an eight hour day!?!?  However, the work does not stop after your wedding day.  Photographers spend HOURS editing your pictures to get them ready for you.  Plus, all wedding vendors have expenses like advertising, website maintenance, insurance, rent, and equipment--just like any other business.  I promise, vendors are not trying to overcharge you just because it's your wedding day!  Try to keep that in mind as you begin your vendor search.

I hope these tips are helpful and give you brides some insight into the minds of your wedding vendors!  I will be back next week with some specific tips from wedding photographers!


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2012 Bride's Seminar was so much fun!

2012 Bride's Seminar

The Heritage Golf Club Hosted the 2012 Bride's Seminar

Every table there was done in a different design
Centerpieces by An Ocassional Florist

Specialty Cakes by Meri show cased Cupcakes this year

Hair by Alicia made sure all the Models looked good as
well as doing all the Brides hair there that day, she
is awesome!

Hair by Alicia keeps up on all the newest trends and Braids are in ladies

ShutterBooth was there and the brides and guest had
a blast with them.

The Wedding Plantation put on a Style Show and all the dresses were Beautiful

I think the models had such a great time, who doesn't like to get dressed up!



Artistic Captures by Selena



Columbus Harpist Miriam Brown



An Ocassional Florist



HowInviting, Ltd supplied all the table numbers and escort cards

 
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Tip of the Week!

Tip of the Day: If you just got engaged over the Holidays take your time and enjoy it for a little while. Depending on how soon you are getting married of course. Once all the excitement settles down....Set a Date, make sure you think of a few alternate dates as well allowing a little wiggle room for Venues that are already booked on your date. This will help cut down on disappointment.


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What A Year It Has Been For Weddings!

What a year it has been for weddings.....those are the words I seem to sputter out when I reflect back on 2011.
Party Planners Plus has had some great brides and grooms this year and really for the most part enjoyed helping in the planning of their events. I will miss them all again, as I do in years past, because of the friendships we build with our clients is priceless.

A Trend in the Wedding Business.........Brides are more humble, not all, but most that I have worked with were so thankful for any and everything they had at their wedding. Let's face it, the economy still isn't the greatest....most are still pulling money paycheck to paycheck to make sure the vendors get paid and that their vision of the perfect wedding that reflects their style is being carried out to the fullest....all of this while staying in budget....not so easy for them or for me.

Party Planners Plus has had a tremendous year full of tears, laughter and heartbreak in 2011 from brides and grooms along with some of their parents. They have all been wonderful and I just wanted to take this time in the Blog at Party Planners Plus to yell out a big Thank You to all of them.

May everyone have the Happiest of Holidays and a Very Happy New Year in 2012!



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Party Planners Plus made a Commercial Video on Wedding Wire!

Enjoy My Commercial!



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Party Planners Plus is now doing Candy Buffets

Brides spend so much time choosing a favor that all their guest will enjoy, but still when guest depart and clean up begins so many of the favors you spent so much money on are still sitting on the tables.

We have noticed that Candy Buffets at the end of the reception are empty and Guest are very happy taking home a bag or box full of Candy they picked out themselves. We at Party Planners Plus decided we are here to help brides stay in the all time dreaded budget, so why not help with a favor that saves them time, money and stress......now our Candy Buffet is born.

Contact us to set up your free consultation to join us to create something guest will enjoy during and after the party is over! http:www.partyplannersplus.vpweb.com

 Picking out candy that you and your guest will enjoy is half the fun, eating it is the best part.

Pricing will depend on your choice of candy, cookies, donuts, chips....the sky is the limit on what we fill the jars with.

 Decor and theme will be included in the price of your package.

 Choose your container...bags, boxes, tins.

Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Set-up and Tear down is included.

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Booking Your Officiant On Time...

Booking your Officiant should never be the last thing on your to-do list.

So you have said I Do, looked at Venues to decide which one best fits what you want your wedding to be. Chose your colors and theme, tasted bunches of yummy food and designed your cake. Dress is ready and the time it took to pick out the flowers and the shoes.....Do you really want to try to book an Officiant with only a month left before your Wedding????

I know...I know it is the last thing on your mind, but really...that my wonderful brides to be should be one of the first things on your mind. Think of it this way, you really would never hire a Wedding Planner or DOC without sitting and meeting with them to make sure that you all feel comfortable with working together. You wouldn't call a cake designer and tell them just make me this cake, no you would want to sit with them and talk about what cake flavors you love and taste the samples right???
Then why do so many Brides wait to chose the one person that is going to be there to make it happen for you, the one person that will guide you through your words to each other and above all...sign your marriage license. Understanding that this person, your Officiant will be there to help create a ceremony that is truly yours, but it takes time and only giving a short time-frame means chances are you are going to get a copy of a ceremony that so many couples have used before. Nothing really wrong with it if you want just a quick
I-DO. Planning your ceremony should be part of the excitement of getting married. Having words and emotions in your ceremony that is truly both of you will make your Wedding Day so much more meaningful.

So here is my suggestion.....Book your Officiant as soon as you know you will need one. I get calls and emails all the time wanting me to Officiate on one of the biggest days of their lives......in two weeks. Hair and Make-up get alot more notice than that.

I hope this helps in remembering to add the Officiant to the beginning of your TO-DO-LIST, you will be so happy you did.

Take care,
Nora


 If you want to book Nora of Party Planners Plus as your Officiant or Wedding Planner go to http://www.partyplannersplus.vpweb.com and click on our contact page.
Central Ohio Area only please.





 Nora McCoy Wedding/Event Planner Wedding Officiant http://www.partyplannersplus.vpweb.com http://www.facebook.com/partyplannersplus If you should choose to copy any of my blog feel free as long as you give credit and link back to my website at http://www.partyplannersplus.vpweb.com