Kiss and Tell Weddings

The Budget...we hate it, but we have to set one. I am a firm believer in staying within your wedding budget as closely as possible...after all, you do have to live after the wedding, right? So, how do you determine your budget? Budgeting is by far the first thing that you determine after saying 'I Do'.  Figure out how much money is available now--how much money have you saved for your wedding? How much money was gifted for your wedding? Check your wedding fund! No money saved? No wedding fund? Then think about this: Do you and your fiance' need to start saving? {Tip: open up a wedding savings account} How much money can you afford to save? Will either (or both) of your parents contribute? How much are they willing to contribute? Who else will contribute to your wedding? Do you need a $50,000 wedding or will a $10,000 wedding suffice? Determine the amount that you would like to stay at (or below) and stick with it! Determine your 'must haves' and cut...

Planning a wedding is an exciting, stressful, and incredible task all rolled up into one! By now, you have been asked the BEST question of your life-WILL YOU MARRY ME?! You have said 'YES' and you are now getting ready to start planning the greatest celebration of your life!!! Below you will find a couple of helpful wedding tips to ease some (not all) of your wedding planning stress. 1. Hire a Professional Wedding Planner -Wedding Planners are accustomed to the hustle and bustle of planning weddings. They are familiar with budgets, timelines, vendors, negotiations, contracts, and most importantly..the details. Hiring a Wedding Planner is an investment! A Wedding Planner is a part of your budget, not an added-on expense. Wedding Planners work WITH the clients. They do NOT take over. They take your vision and make it a reality. You may be thinking, 'my mom (or sister or BFF) will be my wedding planner..for free, why pay someone?' Wedding Planners are professionals...