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Mattie Stevenson: Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 5:11 PM
Need to add something extra to your holiday table setting? What about chargers? Charges (or service plates) makes a great addition to your table setting. They come in a variety of metallic and plastic colors. Depending on your color scheme a metallic would finish would add a sparkle to your decor. It will add just the right touch to your table setting. Typically you would place your dinner plate to the charger during the first course. The charger plate is removed and replaced with the main entree. |
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Mattie Stevenson: Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 5:02 PM
Visiting during the holidays is a great time to catch up and see family or friends that you have not seen in a while. The holidays are always great times to create new memories, restore old friendship and begin new traditions. While you are visiting your family or friends, keep these few tips in mind: 1. When visiting family or friends keep your visit short. The rule of thumb is three nights. Let the hostess know well in advance how long you intend to stay. |
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Michelle Lund: Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:23 PM
 It's All About You... It’s your big day! Everyone wants to make a grand statement that will be remembered for years to come by family and friends. The important thing to remember is to keep your big day focused on you and you fiancée. If you aren’t into lavish, expensive things on a regular basis, why turn your wedding into that? Pick wedding colors that are aligned with your personality. If you normally wear earth tones, stay within that color family. It’s not that you have to go the boring and safe route, but who doesn’t want their wedding day to make a statement that is all them? |
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Michelle Lund: Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 12:53 PM
 1. Peace of mind: No one wants to be stressed out on their big day. Let someone else deal with the last minute details. As we say at Above & Beyond, let us make you a guest at your own wedding! 2.Networking relationships with vendors: Experienced planners in the wedding industry will have great contacts. Utilizing these connections through them will not only give you great deals and room left in your budget, but great advice right from the experts! 3.Problem solvers, built to solve emergencies |
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Michelle Lund: Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:15 AM
 Deciding on the details of your wedding favors can be daunting! You want to ensure that it is well-accepted by the wedding guests. Perhaps you are on a tight budget, but want to show them how much you care and appreciate them celebrating your special day with you. Regardless of your budget or ideas, we have put together 5 tips to ensure that your wedding favors fit perfectly with your wedding day! 1. Pick something useful! No one wants to spend money on a favor that will not be used by the guests, or will simply be left at the reception. |
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Mattie Stevenson: Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 10:54 PM
Have you wondered why the father really gives away the bride? Why does the father walk the bride down the aisle? or why does the groom stand to the right of the bride or even has a best man? Let's explore this together shall we? Did You Know… - Ancient weddings was all about property. Two families uniting meant more property. The man use to literately still the woman from a family. In tribal days it was easiest way to win a bride was to kidnap her.
- Walking down the aisle with your father use to symbolize what little freedom she had.
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Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:24 PM
Seven (7) Wedding Tips To Save on a Shoestring Budget
In 2008, an average wedding cost nearly $22,000, according to estimates from The Wedding Report, a wedding market research firm.
Due to the effects the economy has had and is having people have decided to wait on getting married or end up going to the justice of the peace and then have a reception at a later date. By going to the justice of the peace is not saving any money of significance. The true cost is from the reception. Nevertheless, a couple can still have a beautiful reception without scarifying quality. |
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Posted on Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:30 PM
 It’s true! you can have your cake and eat it too, by faking it! And the best part is no one will ever know. I know you may feel uneasy about renting a wedding cake, however, if you have champagne taste on a beer budget then this may just be the way to go. You will still be able to cut the cake in front of everyone; however, when it’s time to serve the cake, the caterer or whomever you designated to cut the cake will remove the faux cake and wheel it to the back and the (actual cake that will be cut) sheet cake will be cut and brought out to be served. |
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Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:16 PM
Bridal shows are great places to attend where you have all the vendors you need under one roof for four to six hours. But when you attend one (or more) be prepared using this tips. This is a fun experience but it can be overwhelming. - List out the things you need to accomplish for your wedding. Do you need a florist, table linens, DJ, Limo, baker, etc.? Listing these out will help you stay focused and find the vendors you need. If you need a band, don't talk with a DJ.
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Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 12:38 AM
Why Do Some Planners Charge Less Than Others? I get asked this question a lot or the reverse question, “Why do planners charge more than others?” Either way the answer is the same. For the most part, planners who are just starting out will charge less because they are trying to get noticed, build up their portfolio or just do not know how to price appropriately for services. However, if a planner is confident in what they offer, know the value of what they offer, educated, skilled and have several weddings or events under their belt, they will start pricing competitively. |
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