https://youtu.be/TWcTwEpLDmw As a wedding planner I get asked questions about photography and photographers all the time, and I don't always know the answers because I'm not a photographer! I invited one of the best and most experienced wedding photographers in The Vail Valley, Toni Axelrod , owner of Toni Axelrod Studios to do a video, ...
How to Start Your Wedding Day Timeline
Every Tuesday I will be posting new wedding planning videos on my youtube channel (Please subscribe), especially if you don't have a full service wedding planner! I'm focussing on destination wedding planning because we're based out of Vail, Colorado and 95% of our couples are planning their destination weddings in Vail/Beaver Creek from out ...
Wedding Hair and Makeup Advice All Brides Need to Know
I recently interviewed one of my favorite go to hair stylists and makeup artists based out of Vail, Kacee Picot, owner of CKaceeGo,and asked her all the hair and makeup questions that everyone always asks. Kacee shared so much valuable information with me!.... Here's a quick recap of Kacee's tips and advice... There's a big ...
Destination Wedding Planning, First Steps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t60LmgljIng&feature=youtu.be 99% of our clients are traveling from out of state to have their Vail, Colorado, Aspen, Breckenridge weddings, so we're experts on destination wedding planning! If you've recently gotten engaged, congratulations! I'm sure you've been seeing all of the wedding planning ...
How to Create A Wedding Website Your Guests Will Love
Wedding Websites are a must, especially for all of our clients who are coming to Vail/Aspen for their destination weddings. Having a good website will be super helpful for your guests, and will make your life a lot easier too! Here are my tips.... WHEN TO CREATE IT After you choose your wedding date, select your venue, secure your ...
Wedding Favors We Love
Have you ever heard someone say " No one will care about the wedding favors?" As a wedding planner I hear this a lot! I agree if you choose not to have a favor it's totally fine, and most of your guests won't notice. However, a good favor can add to the decor, add a personal touch, serve a purpose at the wedding, and surprise and ...
I Went to The David Tutera Symposium!
For those of you who don't know, David Tutera is the most famous person in the wedding and event industry, and I've been watching him on TV since forever! He was at the Wedding MBA convention in Vegas, and he told us about his new passion, The David Tutera Symposium...... The David Tutera Symposium is an exclusive convention in ...
Venue Coordinator Vs. Wedding Planner
I'm a wedding planer, and I get this question a lot, " Do I need a wedding planner if our venue already provides one?" Yes you do! Your venue doesn't provide a planner. They provide a coordinator that will handle the venue only. The best weddings I've ever been to have had both a wedding planner and a venue coordinator. We work really well ...
Pros & Cons of Doing a First Look Wedding Photo
Photo credit: Van Buren Photography Whether or not to do a first look is sometimes a tough decision. Most of our clients do it, but as a planner I support either choice because with a well planned out timeline, and a good photographer, everything's going to be great either way! In my professional opinion here are the pros and cons of the ...
22 First Dance Song Ideas, from our Real Colorado Mountain Weddings
Photo Credit: Gillespie Photography As a wedding planner I'm always asked for suggestions for the first dance, father daughter dance, mother son dance, etc.... Honestly, I rarely hear the same song played twice! Our couples usually choose their favorite love song as a couple, the love song of the year, Any sweet song that goes well with ...
