Posts Tagged in wedding
- 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 [...]
- 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 Jan
by Rosemary
No commentsA Day In The Life…
One of the best things about being a part of the Association of Bridal Consultants is the on-going education we receive. In fact, you cannot be a member without proving on-going education each year. Our Arizona chapter meets once a month, and there are Bridal Consultants and excellent vendors to exchange ideas with and learn [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
- 19 Oct
by Rosemary
3 commentsNavajo Wedding Traditions
My husband and I have traveled much of the great Navajo reservation. From Antelope Canyon to Monument Valley, Canyon De Chelly to Santa Fe, the people and the landscape are amazing! As a wedding planner, I wanted to learn and share more about the wedding traditions of the Navajo people.
The Navajo wedding ceremony is a [...] - 1 Oct
by Rosemary
No commentsChecklist for Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
A wedding-day emergency kit is a must-have item! It seems that I need something from my kit at every wedding I coordinate. If you want to put your own kit together, here is a checklist of items that I consider essential:
Brush/comb
Clear nail polish
Emory boards
Hair spray
Tissues
Mints
Small mirror
Baby powder or white chalk, for dealing with spills on [...] - 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. [...] - 8 Aug
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Floral Delivery Options
One thing to be sure and discuss with your florist is the type of delivery you will get on your wedding day. Some florists drop off everything and leave. This is a partial delivery and means that you will need to assign someone the duty of getting the right flowers to the right bridal party [...]
- 7 Aug
by Rosemary
1 commentA Wedding Under the Stars
Imagine taking your walk down the aisle with the brilliant sun setting against a backdrop of Arizona Mountains. As you reach the spot where your groom happily awaits, the stars come out and overhead is a beautiful night sky. All eyes are on the bridal party, spotlighted with soft pink light. When the ceremony ends, [...]
- 10 Jul
by Rosemary
No commentsJewish Wedding Ceremonies and Traditions
It’s a great big, diverse world!! I love learning about the different ways that couples exchange their marriage vows. Today I want to share some of what I’ve learned about the religious customs and traditions of Jewish weddings.
Judaism is divided into three basic groups; Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. The ceremony differs when customs are from [...] - 19 Jun
by Rosemary
No commentsGreek Orthodox wedding traditions
One of the things I love about planning weddings is the religious and ethnic diversity of bridal couples and their families. The different traditions and religious elements of the ceremony are fascinating to me and meaningful to the couple.
In this post, I am going to share some information about Eastern Orthodox ceremonies. I had the privilege of working with a wonderful couple who married in one of the Greek Orthodox Churches in the Phoenix area.
