Indian/South Asian Wedding Traditions India is the second-most populous country in the world. It was originally populated by varying forms of hunter-gatherers. Due to the nature of the hunter-gatherer, this area is highly diversified. There are many sub-cultures and traditions throughout the country. This makes planning an Indian/South Asian wedding both challenging but also very…
With the onset of the Covid-19 crisis many of our clients needed to postpone their events. In order to keep the excitement and momentum going we have opened up Styled Soirees to real couples getting married. With Styled Soirees, you can have a celebration now and the big party later. If you started wedding planning,…
There are so many things to consider when planning a wedding. It’s pretty universal that one of the largest pain points when planning an event of this magnitude is the guest count. You would love to invite everyone you have ever shared part of your lives with. Your college roommates, your friends from back home,…
1. RSVP on time: For anyone who has ever planned an event, whether it be a birthday party or a full size wedding, you know the struggle. People just don’t respond to RSVP’s anymore. As our culture moves toward more casual interactions, RSVPs are being caught in the crossfire. If you receive an invitation you…
Why a Welcome Party: By hosting a welcome party for guests who are coming from out of town, or who don’t necessarily know each other, you are creating a more intimate and meaningful experience for them. When they meet again at the wedding everyone will have a much more enjoyable time. Why Mid-Century: The…
This may be one of my favorite southern wedding traditions. My Dad’s family is from New Orleans so I may be a little partial. It is one of the best cities in the US. New Orleans has some of the most fun traditions, and some really great weddings. This tradition started during the Victorian Period, originally called…
Alright. You have sent in your RSVP, booked your accommodations, and now you are staring at the fine print on the invitation that states the dress code. White Tie, Black Tie, Black Tie Optional, Creative Black Tie, Cocktail Attire, Festive, Dress to Impress, Beach Attire, Garden Party Attire, the list goes one. With so many options…
Guest lists are for sure one of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding. Your guest list is so tightly intertwined with your budget that even adding just a few people can put you over. We all know that the best way to reduce your spend is to cut your guest list. However, by…
It’s not Champagne unless it comes from Champagne, France. If it comes from anywhere else it’s referred to as Sparkling Wine. Generally speaking sparkling wines DO NOT get better with age. If you are fortunate enough to have a properly stored vintage you may get lucky. Proper Pronunciation: •Dom Pérignon – Dom Peh-ree-nyon •Veuve Clicquot…
I love giving and getting gifts. It’s my love language. There is something so fun about thinking about the receiver, wondering what they will like, how they will use it, and how it will make them feel. Who is on your gift list is telling you who is important in your life. It also puts…
Frozen, year-old wedding cake is delicious! Said no one ever. What’s up with us taking valuable real estate in our freezer for a full year, just so we can eat old cake on our anniversary? It has been a long standing tradition for couples to save the top tier of their wedding cake dating back…
We are back again with more songs from DJ Eric/Sharon Husbands. Earlier this week DJ Eric/Sharon Husbands sent over some songs that are perfect for the first dance of a same sex marriage. Today we have listed out the most popular songs at a wedding and those that will get the “Floor Jumping.“ VIC –…
Being a woman married to a man I never realized just how easy we had it. I didn’t realize how gender specific the wedding industry was until I started planning weddings for the modern union. Everything is focused on a man and a woman, including the songs that are most popular for the first dance. …
I know that I just said what everyone is thinking. You’re welcome. For anyone who has ever planned an event, whether it be a birthday party or a full size wedding, you know the struggle. People just don’t respond to RSVP’s anymore. As our culture moves toward more casual interactions, RSVPs are being caught in…
Just Kidding. I don’t think there are five million different ways on how to address envelopes. I hope not at least. In order to be socially mobile you must know how to properly address those around you. Knowing the proper etiquette to use when addressing envelopes shows your level of education, your awareness of social practices,…
I am going to start off “How To Marry Up” with a question I get quite often. When and how do we send Save the Dates? With friends and family living all over the world, sending out save the dates in a timely manner is so important. There are a few different thoughts on this,…
