5 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Wedding Planner

Are you getting married and don't know where to start? A special day like your wedding should always be prepared for. If you are a busy bee and does not have the luxury of time, hiring a wedding planner will be the best option for you. Depending on the couple's budget and circumstances, some may want to plan their wedding on their own, some wanted to get help from the professionals. And who are they? The wedding planners. 

First , let me tell you what wedding planners do. Wedding planners are the one who help couples to make their wedding day successful. They are professionals who executes your vision and ideas while you are on the VIP table enjoying the moment. With their expertise, you do not to take all the responsibilities alone, they will ease your burdens and lessen your sleepless nights. They will take you to shortcuts and direct you to the right suppliers that fits your standards according to your budget. They do the supplier recommendations, event risk management, security and safety, guest receiving, registration and seating arrangement, ceremony and entourage lineup, bridal shop visits, time management, invitation and program proofreading, budget tracking, vendor bookings and more! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, decision making together with an expert wedding planner will give you more time to enjoy the process rather than absorbing the pressure alone.

Here are 5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Planner is Surprisingly Beneficial: 

1. They can get you discounts.

Wedding planners are price-conscious and great at negotiations. They had established connections with wedding suppliers and can get you a reliable event vendor at a “supplier’s rate”. It would be a helpful key for couples who have a strict budget on their wedding. Wedding planners can make deals for you with their trusted suppliers that fits your budget. If you want extravagant or affordable event styling, they can get you the best for your budget. They know who are the ripped off event decorators and the honest and reliable one. It is a big plate searching and dealing with Photographers, Event Host, Catering Services, Reception decors, transportation rentals, cake, hotels bookings, bridal shops, invitation suppliers, souvenirs, makeup artists and more! Your wedding planner can call these event vendors and talk to them in one seating. They will do the talking and negotiation for you. Event vendors does not give discounts that easily, your wedding planner can give you that privilege. Wedding planners will help you avoid mistakes in planning and unnecessary overhead costs.

2. Gain a friend and build a long term business relationship.
At many times, couples would choose the most expensive and famous if their budget permits. Others would chose a planner because the package offered is cheap. Do not rush yourself in choosing a wedding planner, take time to meet them in person, observe their way of answering your questions and discussing budget options. Intelligence, professionalism and good charisma, these are the key characteristics that every great planner should have. Remember that you will be with them for the next six to twelve months, it is vital that you have chemistry, trust and mutual respect to each other. Make sure that your planner have good reviews, legit, have business permits and issues Business Bureau Official Receipts. Choose a wedding planner that have an office where you can consult and visit them anytime. Choose a wedding planner that have enough manpower to accommodate you in case they have out of town weddings and you need an urgent matter to be attended. Do not base your judgment on the price tag, believe in your gut feeling and pick the best one that suits your personality and style.

After your wedding day, your planner can still be a reliable source to your future events such as Christening, anniversary, birthdays and other special occasions. If you have a new product or a business that needs promotion, because of their wide connections, you can tap them for help and possibly become your business partner in the future!

3. Wave All Your Worries Goodbye.
Some couple may become stressed upon planning for the big day. Because of popular trends, we may become too preoccupied with difference wedding ideas, wedding planners got your back and will point you to the right style in every budget up to the smallest details. During complicated situation, an experienced wedding planner will do the flexing for you. They would guide you to any doubtful situations. Even in emotional circumstances, wedding planners have been professional in giving pieces of advice.  If you are not into socializing (mostly the groom), wedding planners can do some tricks on the table and seating arrangement that will make you enjoy your wedding day without having to do table hopping. If you have do's and don'ts that you want to implement on your wedding day, they can always find work around to make it happen. These experts make the process smoother, leaving all your worries behind.

4. They are all about perfection.
An experienced wedding planner knows what they do. They are fastidious when it comes to hectic preparations and always strives for perfection. They want to give you the best wedding by giving their best service. As their client, you will have control of the decision and budget and they are there for execution. They will make it happen. They make the guests feel comfortable, informed and relaxed. An expert wedding planner will give your wedding a “wow factor” that every couple wants.

5. Have fun.  
With the help of your wedding planner or known as “wedding best friend”, you and your partner will enjoy your special day. A professional wedding planner will understand your predicaments and limitations. They will stick to your timeline, respect your ideas, your visions and most especially your budget. The perfect timing will be difficult to achieve but with their help, you and your partner will be more relaxed and confident that everything will go smoothly. A wedding planner will help you navigate the bumps that you are experiencing in the rough road. The bumps will always be there but with the help of your wedding planner, you can surely resolve them.

Of course! All of us do not want our weddings to be a flop and we do not want them to be influenced by any failures and unacceptable errors. May you find and hire the best wedding planner. Someone who's an expert on what they do. Experts on providing solutions for what you wanted to achieve and gives your ideas that are out of the box. Your special day should be just as how you envision it. Do not let yourself be so stressed about it. Let your mind be at ease and enjoy everything. You and your partner should relax and trust your wedding planner. They will be like your fairy godmothers that makes the magic happen!

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Wedding Theme Ideas Every Bride Must Know: DIY Wedding Ideas

You might have been wearing your engagement ring now. Thinking of how many people would you invite, what would be your wedding song, who would do the gown and so many things! Bear in mind that it is vital to decide first on your wedding date and final reception venue, before you choose your unique wedding theme.
There are 3 things to consider when choosing a wedding theme.

ü  The weather: If your wedding falls into summer you can choose outdoor and enjoy a bit of sunshine in a garden or perhaps a beach wedding. If it’s within rainy season, it is safer to choose an indoor function hall with church ceremony.

ü  The size and ambiance: If your function hall is too small, consider a classic theme that does not require tall centerpieces, big dance floor and extravagant stage backdrops. If your reception have wooden floors and tables, antique window details and high ceiling structure a rustic or fairy tale theme is best.

ü  The budget: If your one of the luckiest bride where sky is the limit for the budget, dig on! Get the most fragrant and expensive flowers and hire the best event stylist. Let your stylist do the thinking for you, ask for mood boards and sample layout, your stylist knows best. If you’re a DIY bride, need not to worry because there tons of ideas for you here and over the internet!

Here are the top 10 wedding theme ideas that you can chose for your wedding.

1.  The Whimsical Garden 

Summer or spring season is the most ideal for putting up a garden theme wedding. It is because nature themed weddings look expensive and classy. If you and your partner are outdoor geeks, then garden wedding fits for you. If you’re on a tight budget on you can have an intimate wedding in your backyard and inviting only your loved ones! Install string lights, mixed with more greens on your centerpiece and choose local flowers. Renting a cabin and doing the ceremony on the woods would also be a very romantic idea. You will be amazed by how beautiful nature would be on your wedding day.

2. Beach Wedding

Weddings that are held on the beach are the most common and the same time popular for couples who wanted to make their wedding an unforgettable destination. It can be all in one. You and your partner may have the wedding and the honeymoon in one place. At the same time, saying “I do’s” on bare feet in the sand and front of the sea would capture solemnity and calmness to welcome another new phase of life and love. A perfect time for the guests to unwind and enjoy too. Doing it on a sunrise or a sunset would be the most perfect idea.

3. Traditional Vintage

For some, vintage weddings show elegance and purity. With inspiration from the past decades, you can have the location in an old museum, old libraries or parks. It would also be helpful for couples who like a royal theme wedding but with an affordable budget. Paying some tribute to family traditions on your wedding through this theme would show how you respect both of your heritage as a couple. Plus, brides would not have a stressful time looking for vintage wedding gowns that match with their antique-looking decors on their wedding day. A vintage wedding will surely reflect the past and future life of both of you as a couple. Leaving the wedding reception with a classic get-away car would be so grandiose. 

4. The Tropical Boho

A perfect idea for couples who wanted to pursue a fresh, breezy wedding that shows their hippie side as a couple. A boho themed wedding would look very nice with vibrant colors which are a very engaging wedding color scheme. A theme that looks so carefree and humble at the same time. A vibrant wedding would reflect how would you welcome a new phase of your life as a couple with full of happiness and energy. Everyone loves a wedding that can pull off a bright spirit! 

5. The Modern Minimalist

Most millennial couples go with this kind of theme. For couples who are firm believers of “less is more”. With an affordable budget around, minimalist would serve a very light, cool and bold aura. Modern minimalist is sticking on plain colors. It would emphasize the main event and would not look very flashy. It is also easy to modify. Keeping it simple and too personal would make it so unforgettable for everyone. Also called as “Luxe Weddings”, modern minimalist hits the aesthetic side of the couple 

6. The Rustic Country Theme

The most popular and most used theme. This theme tends toward a simple farm-like idea with a splash of wood and organic colors. For couples who wanted a fresh and innovative theme, who loves animals most, the rustic country theme would be the best idea. You can rent a barn or a ranch, strings light for ambiance and hang some dream catchers and vines on ceiling and walls for details. It gives guests a relaxing and savvy vibe. Rustic shows how something old can be new again which is like marriage. 

7. The Storybook Theme

Perfect for couples who are bookworms or movie geeks. This goes more like a fairy-tale themed wedding. You can base it on your favorite book or movie as a couple. A very interesting theme that is imaginative and detailed. A theme that would ignite the minds of your guests and would be very remarkable because of how heavy themed it is. With all the details, the wedding would surely be perfect for guests who want selfies and worthy backgrounds. 

8. Colored Theme Wedding

If both of you as a couple have your favorite color that you want to incorporate, a color-themed wedding would be your choice. It is also popular for couples who want to base it on one or two colors only. Affordable yet beautiful to look at. One of the best and popular is the pastel color. Connecting back to one color also for the base would be less work.

9. Outdoor Theme

This is different from the Garden theme wedding. If you and your partner prefer hiking, doing mountain climbing’s or most of the time have your dates in an outdoor adventure, the outdoor theme would fit. You would not need too much décor because mother nature will help you through it. An outdoor theme wedding will give you very natural decors and backgrounds that look stunning and breathtaking on its own. You and your wedding planner do not need to overdo everything. 

10. The Mod Retro

This a new popular theme for millennial weddings nowadays. A 1960s era-based theme with a splash of retro that would bring out the funkiness side of the couple. A vintage theme wedding is different from Mod. Mod is more on the retro side. Retro colors are very easy to blend in at the same time looking for outfits would be easy. Retro prenups are so beautiful that according to some, mod retro is the best theme for weddings.

11. DIY

The DIY decor is for couples who want to create something that no one else has done before. It may sound easy because you do not need any design or idea to base, but it would be a lot of work to do. The ideas would be more on the touch of your personality and your partners. It would look impressive and very personal if the guests can see that your decors are based on what you envision, and all the guests would be amazed because you make it happen.

Planning a wedding is a collaborative effort. Your decision about your wedding process does matter as well as your partner, make sure to listen to each other’s ideas. Remember, that your wedding day focuses on the union of love and on entering a new phase of life as a married couple. Some couples, usually the bride tends to go beyond their budget just to impress the guests, do not the same mistake. Exercise team work, if you can get through the tiring process of wedding preparation, then you are indeed prepared for more married life challenges!

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5 Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows

Are you getting married and have no idea how to write your wedding vow? Sit down, read and start writing now!

Brides may be too caught up on focusing on what they are going to wear, how they are going to look on their wedding day and tends to forget about their wedding vows. Vows are one of the highlights of weddings. They said having an extra emotion wedding vows leaves a remarkable wedding. Few weeks before your big day, find a relaxing place and sit down. Start writing down thoughts that hit you - but what is the right formula for writing vows?

Yes. You can sound “cheesy”, you can be frank too. We always want the perfect balance on how to say it. Few of us may do not know how to let out our feelings about someone whom we have known for how many years. It was easy when it would be just the two of you. But now, you would be having an audience, and everybody wants to hear what you are about to say! The big question is how do we condense our complete love story in just a span of 5 minutes, right? We might not expect it, after the wedding, saying the vows would be your favorite and most unforgettable part of your wedding day. 

Here are the 5 tips on how to write your own wedding vows. 

1.  Reminisce.
Travel again on those days that you have first met your partner, that very first day you have started feeling butterflies and get nervous on your very first date. Remember every important date nights and adventures you had that made you love your partner more. List down those memories. Just the highlights. The important note here is that  remember all the “firsts” you’ve made together before or after when you become a couple. Write it all down, including the feelings you have felt that day.

This would help you remember those magical moments. You can start your vows by telling those “firsts” you had with your partner and putting those emotions back on your wedding day. Start your vows with your favorite memories, how you’ve met and what you felt that day, tell your short love story and let your audience know of your brief love story.

2.  Confession.

When you are done with writing down the memories, it is time, to tell the truth. Time for revelations. Write down honest things on why you fell in love with your partner and how that love grew. Write down those things that you like about your partner (you can also put those things you hate about him too but in a funny way). This would be the part that you can get emotional and can put a little bit of humor also. You can start with the petty things you hated about him and then put a little joke on it for a transition. By starting on telling the things you have hated about him leaves an impression that you have love and accepted him even on his very worst.

3.  State your promises.In this phase of writing wedding vows, you now tell everyone what you would want to keep and what are you looking forward to in the next chapter of your lives as a married couple. Tell your dreams to everyone and say those promises that you want to keep until you get old together. Ensure that by stating your promises, your emotions would overpower than your words. Avoid cliche promises. Think of something that binds you from the beginning of the relationship. Something that you think would never fade between the two of you.

4. Be genuine.

Let your feelings out. Tell your partner that your feelings will not change but will even grow deeper as you spend your life together.  Love has no language. You can say what you feel in whatever form or whatever language you want to. Put jokes or humor to ease the heavy feelings. Put in your vows how excited are you to build a new family with your partner and to be as one. Also, you can put here how thankful you are for some people who helped your relationship throughout the highs and lows. Mention someone close to the both of you and someone who knows both of you too well.

5. Wrap it up.

In the last part, you should be done telling jokes already. Keep in mind that you don't want the wedding to be so emotional. It should not sound like a goodbye, but it should be something like a welcome to` a new phase of life as a new married couple. Do not forget to thank God, you being together is destined and plotted before you were even born. Love is a gift from God and it should be celebrated on your wedding day. End your vow with a bible verse and an unending expression of love, “I love you and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you”.

There will never be a perfect formula for a perfect wedding vow. Why? Because there will never be a perfect formula for love. Wedding vows are a celebration of new love and a journey. One of the reasons why we devote so much time writing it. Defining your love before saying I Do’s will be one of the most exciting part for the both of you. The secret for an awesome wedding vow would be to let your heart out, enjoy and trust your heart on the process.  

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6 Steps on Postponing Your Wedding Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

During this unprecedented times, many engaged couples are left with no option but to postpone their wedding. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the government strictly limits group gatherings due to widespread of COVID-19.  Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to virus spread, travelers who attend the gathering can bring the virus to new communities. Prepare yourselves how to combat these challenges by following these 6 steps on postponing your wedding.

Wedding is a celebration of love and life together with your loved ones, the last thing that you want is to spread the virus and put their life at risk. It is for the greater good to postpone your wedding but do not fret. Love is what matters, if you have found your true love; you’re celebrating life!

Here are the 6 steps to take in postponing your wedding.

Step 1: Acceptance over distress

It’s okay to be upset, frustrations are there specially if you already spent money, time and effort on many preparations. This pandemic is a global health crisis and the only way to defeat it is to isolate people to avoid rampant spread. Though it is okay to feel broken, just be sure to restore yourself timely and start to look for a solution.

Step 2: Review your signed contracts and inform your wedding suppliers
Contracts with your wedding suppliers specifies rescheduling options, refund and event changes clause. Make sure you understand the contract and its limitations before meeting them. Be flexible and understanding to your suppliers, accept unattainable terms and date unavailability. Lastly, be prepared with your rebuttals when arguments arise.

Freeze your custom orders like invitation and souvenirs. Do not rush on deciding a new date, list down available dates and recommendations from your suppliers, this is vital for your decision making on the latter.

If you have made payment with no contract, list down your changes and discuss it with your wedding planner or supplier. Negotiate lightly and come up with an amendable agreement. Make sure to put it in writing and make a signed contract this time.

Step 3: Communicate with your guests
Inform your guests of your decision and consider those who reside abroad if they can make it. If others are not amendable of the changes, it’s an opportunity for you to save money and decrease your guest list. Contemplate on not inviting elderly and children below 10 yrs. old for they are those vulnerable of the virus.

Step 4 Decision making
Once you have gathered inputs from your wedding planner, church, guests and other suppliers, it’s time to decide on your new wedding date. Changing supplier is optional, but do not hesitate to change them if the relationship and trust has been tarnished. Your supplier’s attitude towards challenging times is an indication whether they are capable of doing things right. If you have decided to change the venue, you might want to change your wedding theme that matches the ambiance. Consider changing the dress code if you switched to outdoor or summer season. Once you have decided on the wedding changes, call your suppliers and make necessary bookings. Some event suppliers only cater one event per day, pay booking fees or negotiate payment options to ensure your date is blocked.

Step 5: Finalize your budget
Consider it a blessing if at the end of the day, you ended up saving more by rescheduling your wedding. If your expenses increased due to re-booking fees, you can lower your budget on decorations, entourage gowns, cake, souvenirs and use minimal flowers. Remove unnecessary expenses like pre-nup outfits, full band setup, violinist, expensive vintage bridal cars, lavish hotel rooms, expensive gifts for entourage and VIPs. Asking relatives and friends for sponsorship is also helpful. Downgrade on things listed above but never on food.

Step 6: Make announcement
Final changes of your wedding must be made official by distributing your revised invitation cards. Meanwhile, due to enhanced community quarantine situation, you may send a soft copy of your invitation cards through email or social media. Make personal phone calls to relatives who do not use social media channels.

My final advice is to take one step at a time. Do not overwhelm yourself on all task in one day. You might think that you have to plan the entire wedding all over again, but after a few emails and phone calls, your problem is solved. I know that every couple can’t wait to bring their families together, when this global health problem is over, your big celebration awaits! All of us, including my team will be back to our usual lives and it’s going to be more amusing this time! Remember that your event is not cancelled, you are only given more time to prepare and enjoy singlehood!

“Happiness [is] only real when shared”

― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild

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