From the Planning Category
- 27 Jul
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Favors and Decor at Beach House Living’s shop on Etsy.com
I love these wedding cake forks and vintage silverware table markers from Beach House Living’s shop on Etsy.com. This vendor has many great items for weddings and everything is customizable for your event. For those of us who love handmade things, Etsy is a constant source of inspiration!
- 16 Jul
by Rosemary
No commentsTips for writing your own vows
Do you want to write your own vows? Beautifully personalized vows express what is in your heart. These are the words you have been waiting to hear from one another, the most important words that will ever pass between you.
You might promise to be true to one another, loyal, hold each other’s confidences, [...] - 1 Jul
by Rosemary
No commentsAre you considering an unusual location for your wedding?
Couples have been married on motorcycles, on horseback, while scuba diving, in hot air balloons, you name it and someone has probably done it! Many brides and grooms want to get married in a place that reflects their history as a couple.
Here in the Phoenix area there are many beautiful sites [...] - 17 Jun
by Rosemary
No commentsThe best weddings and receptions reflect the heritage, religious beliefs and family traditions of the bride and groom.
Recently, I had the privilege of being the florist for the wedding of Beth and Wayne. When I arrived at the reception site to get things set up, I was struck by the way family and friends had helped them turn a very plain church cultural center room, into a warm, inviting space that spoke [...]
- 21 May
by Rosemary
No commentsEthics And Standards Set ABC Professionals Apart
In your search for a wedding planner you will find a few that are trademarked ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) Planners, such as myself. I thought you might want to know why some of us choose to do the work it takes to be part of this organization and how it will benefit you. The [...]
- 11 May
by Rosemary
No comments10 Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Wedding
1. Blowing off your budget
It costs a lot of money to throw a wedding. Excited brides sometimes start booking vendors and making purchases without having a real budget. You could find that you have spent all your money (or your parents’ money) and don’t have half the things you will need. Planning a [...] - 16 Feb
by Rosemary
No commentsAre you dreaming of a perfectly color-coordinated wedding?
One of the first things a bride- to-be starts thinking about is her wedding color scheme! It can be a bit overwhelming, with all the beautiful choices available.
In researching color trends, I came across this wonderful website; www.dessy.com/PANTONE. Pantone, the Worlds Color Authority, has partnered with The Dessy Group to provide brides with a collection [...] - 2 Feb
by Rosemary
No commentsBella Vita receives WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Award.
Phoenix, Arizona – January 25, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Bella Vita Weddings and Events has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Planners.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent [...] - 2 Jan
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Budget Worksheet
The biggest reality check in planning your wedding is the issue of money! It’s hard for many people to discuss money and with emotions running high; money can be the source of a lot of anxiety in the planning process. Add to that the fact that the average wedding budget in the USA can run from [...]
- 16 Dec
by Rosemary
No commentsPreplanning—Wedding Basics Checklist
You just got engaged! The feeling of being on “cloud nine” is often quickly replaced by feelings of anxiety at the prospect of wedding planning. Wait! Take time to absorb the wonderful feeling of being engaged. Once you have collected yourself and your thoughts the first step should be a pre-planning session with the one [...]
- 17 Nov
by Rosemary
No commentsPlanning a wedding on Forest Service Land
One of the most beautiful scenes in the Southwest is Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing, Sedona, Arizona. Many couples want to have their wedding at one of the beautiful, natural sites in Red Rock Country.
My husband and I just returned from a weeks stay in Sedona, golfing, [...] - 1 Nov
by Rosemary
No commentsWhat will you do with the food that is leftover from your wedding reception?
What will you do with the food that is leftover from your wedding reception? Did you know that almost 50,000 children go to bed hungry each night in Maricopa County alone? Did you know that here in the Phoenix area there is a great agency that will collect your leftovers and deliver them to your [...]
- 1 Sep
by Rosemary
No commentsBella Vita’s Wedding Countdown Checklist
Bella Vita’s Wedding Countdown Checklist
9-12 months before:
Announce your engagement.
Print and mail engagement announcements.
Send an announcement to your local newspaper.
Arrange for parents to get together.
Decide on a date and time. (Be flexible)
Decide on a budget.
Discuss your budget with everyone who’ll be contributing to the event.
Interview wedding planners.
Pick the ceremony site and meet with the officiant.
Work on [...] - 14 Aug
by Rosemary
2 commentsAre you wondering if you really need a Professional Bridal Consultant when your wedding/reception site has an on-site coordinator?
Are you wondering if you really need a Professional Bridal Consultant when your wedding/reception site has an on-site coordinator and staff to assist you? To help you make an informed decision, here is a breakdown of the most common duties that you can expect each to fulfill.
Your hotel or wedding site sales manager/coordinator will usually:
1. [...]
