2011-03-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

How to Choose Your Bridal Party

TAGS: SWEET CHIC EVENTS, WEDDING PLANNER, BRIDAL PARTY

Weddings can be chock full of drama… and sometimes, one of the hardest decisions is who will be in your bridal party? Here are some of the questions I hear most often from my brides and grooms:


Wedding Dress


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Do we have to have a bridal party at all?


Absolutely not! Consider it a favor to yourselves if you opt not to have a bridal party at all. Sometimes the decision can be so difficult with so many people pulling you from different sides that it just makes sense to keep things simple. All you need is each other.

2011-03-31 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

How to Politely Decline Wedding Vendors

TAGS: SWEET CHIC EVENTS, WEDDING PLANNER, WEDDING VENDORS

As a bride, you often interview a number of wedding vendors in each category, from planner/coordinator and caterer, to photographer, DJ and more. You've spoken to them on the phone, emailed back and forth regarding packages and pricing, and chances are, you've even met with them face to face. After all, you want to make sure you are doing business with someone you like!


Wedding Day Memories Wedding Photographers
Photo courtesy of Wedding Day Memories Photography


This month I’m offering some advice on how to say no to wedding vendors you don’t want to move forward with…..politely. Read on for my tips!