Seating charts can be a great tool to welcome your guests and make sure everyone can easily find a seat. A few easy steps will make sure you have the perfect seating chart for your wedding! 1. Know your final guest count and table layout. If your guests haven’t sent their RSVP by the requested […]
Catering is typically the biggest wedding expense after the venue. It makes sense – you are serving dinner (usually) to 100+ of your closest friends and family. Even if you took them all to Chick-fil-a, you would have a big bill! Let’s talk about the different options for catering. Appetizers After the ceremony, you, your […]
Cake is perhaps one of my favorite wedding foods – especially GOOD wedding cake! (And, yes, I said perhaps – blame it on my love of Jane Austen books) We’ll start with some info on the traditional wedding cake and then talk about other options (because, yes, you can do something besides the traditional cake!) […]
Is the venue a blank slate where you bring in all the elements or do they include decor? The answer to this question will impact your budget and your wedding style. Does the venue include any draping or specialty lighting? These elements can be the most costly and time intensive to add, so if they […]
Make sure you find out if your venue has a list of preferred or approved vendors. Are you required to use these vendors? Is there a fee if you use an outside vendor? Florals by Stems Atlanta Preferred vendor lists are a great resource for vendors that have proven themselves and are familiar with the […]
Having your ceremony and reception in the same place can save on your budget and is definitely easier on your guests. Make sure you ask the venue if there is a space for the ceremony. Also, if you are looking at an outdoor venue, ask about the rain plan. Is the ceremony location easy to […]
