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2010-03-17 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Advice: Is it possible to find a meal that meets everyone's needs?
Dietary Restrictions
One of the very first questions that I ask couples regarding catering and food is, "are there any dietary restrictions we should be aware of?" These restrictions can play a big part in the meal you choose to serve your guests. If you live with dietary restrictions due to allergies, medical conditions, or personal dietary choices, your wedding day is NOT the day to "forget about it".
First, what is the restriction? Simple things like vegetarianism or low salt diets are easy to accommodate with any typical wedding menu. Medical conditions like celiac disease, diabetes, and serious allergies to shellfish and peanuts for example, require a little more management to ensure guest safety. The first step is to be open and honest about these restrictions with your planner and caterer to ensure they can make adjustments as necessary.
2010-04-14 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Advice: Let Them Eat Cake, Pie, Ice Cream or Anything They Desire!
Ahhh the wedding cake! Such a sentimental and delectable treat that, if we’re being honest, rarely gets eaten! In recent times, couples have opted to reduce down the cakes to mini petit fours or even cupcakes in a bid to save the budget and tempt guests to sample these sweet sensations.
Personally, I’m over the cupcake, while it’s sweet for a shower the cake reigns supreme at the wedding reception for both style and substance!
2010-03-31 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Advice: Food for thought: Should you feed your vendors?
Any couple planning a wedding knows that expenses can add up quickly. First it's $100 here, then $1000 there, and in no time at all your big day becomes very expensive. That said, what's the value of a vendor to you on your big day?
I'm not trying to bully you into doing things one way or another, but my role as a Wedding Planner is to guide you through the process. So, consider the time, energy, and effort your vendors are putting into making your big day run as smoothly as possible. They work countless hours before, during, and after your wedding to ensure that you have the experience of a lifetime.
2010-03-10 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Advice: Opinion Management
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, has an opinion on my big day! How can I politely tell them to butt out?
There is no polite way to tell someone that their ideas, opinions, or advice just don't apply to you. Instead of telling the Know-It-Alls to butt out, be gracious and tactful in your dealings with them.
Throughout your engagement you'll be faced with every type of advice giver including; vendors whose advice and opinions you solicit, married friends and family who freely give advice (thinking they're being helpful) even if you didn’t ask them for it, and smug singles who think they’re smarter because of their "choice" to not be married.
2010-04-21 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Advice: What Can I Do to WOW My Wedding Guests?
When you think back to other weddings you have attended what sticks out in your mind? Was it a fabulous meal, great ambiance, wonderful service, or a fabulous speech? Did the ceremony wow you with its sentimentality? Were the gowns and suits to-die-for? Recognizing what you loved and remembered from other weddings is your starting point to create a wedding that will wow your guests!
For me, a wedding with a wow factor doesn’t have one specific thing that stands out, but rather combines many small elements including excellent service to make for a wonderful wedding.
