Client Update

Congratulations to Ian and Ivonne! One of my favorite couples have had two very big things happen to them this month.

They celebrated their 1-year anniversary and welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Max into the world.

He's soo cute! I can't wait to meet the little guy. As soon as I have more pictures, I'll share them with you...

You can view more pictures of Ian and Ivonne on their wedding day on the gallery page of my website at http://www.kissthebrideweddings.com/gallery.htm

Tip of the Month

Happy May Everyone!



As a wedding planner, part of my job is to educate clients about how to plan "smart". One of the most common mistakes that I see brides make is to begin their planning without a firm grasp on the guest list. I know that it is not one of the more exciting tasks involved in planning your wedding, but it is one of the most important and trust me, the guest list is an issue that will lead to at least one disagreement (if not more)- so have these conversations early.

Once you have determined your budget, think about what type of atmosphere you want. Would you prefer an intimate event with just family and close friends? Will you invite co-workers? Will you have a lavish event with 300 people or more? Will there be children at the reception?


When considering your guest list, don't simply pick a number out of thin air. You will only be shocked later when the numbers are tallied and your actual guest count is out of control. The bride and groom and their families should each make a list and sit down and compare the results. Talk about what is important to you and then set guidelines. Each party will no doubt have solid arguments about who should be invited. Be honest about what compromises you are willing to make. The guest list issues will probably not be resolved in one sitting, so arrange another time when the discussion can be revisited.

For those couples that are on a tighter budget, the single best way to keep your costs down is to keep your guest list small. Your guest list should be relatively proportionate to your budget. I'll never forget a phone call that I received from one bride-to-be who had a budget of $6,000 and wanted to plan a reception for 300 people! Just in case you were wondering, that won't work!

Almost every single vendor you meet with will ask you about the number of guests, so it is important to have solid information sooner rather than later. As obvious as this may seem, I'm actually surprised by the number of times that I have encountered this issue. But with all of the excitement and eagerness to get started, some of the most obvious details get overlooked.

So if you have started planning and putting down deposits and you don't have your guest list in order, you better get started.