How Do I Begin

So he got down on one knee and you said “Yes!”  It’s a few days later, or a week later, and people start asking you, “So when’s the big day?” and you don’t know how to answer!  Eek!  You have to plan a wedding now?!  Where do you start?  Here are the first few things to consider.

• ·         Date When do you want to get married?  How much time do you need to plan and pay for the wedding you want?  Is there a particular month and day that really stands out for your relationship, or in your family?
• ·         Budget How much money do you want to spend, and how can that be executed to fit your ideas for your wedding?  I’ll make a separate post regarding how to figure out your budget.
• ·         Wedding Planner I’ll post later about how to decide if you really need a planner or not.  I planned my wedding without one, but in some cases they are valuable partners in putting together your big day.  If you decide to hire one, this will be your first step towards planning.
• ·         Bridal Party Who MUST be in the party?  Be sure to ask the future groom about family and friends, and consider how the size of your party will impact your budget.  Jayme will post more about how to select your attendants.
• ·         Guests How many people do you think will attend?  While this number is very important, it’s OK to do some guess work in the beginning.  Consider family from each side, school mates, coworkers, etc.

Once you have some of these basics covered, I suggest signing up with a wedding website to help you organize the information, even if you will hire a wedding planner.  TheKnot.com is an amazing place to start recording the guest list, look at design ideas, and find vendors.

Congrats on your engagement, and let’s get the ball rolling!

Lovette. Color Consultant.

Yup, that's a glorified way of saying that I know which colors match and which don't...and I will tell you, to your face, that your scheme is ugly. Finesse I do not have lol, blunt I am however. So a lot of my posts will be simply pictures. I'm an artist by trade so no need to doubt my opinions. I went through color theory, making multiple color wheels and gradient charts. Please, trust my judgement! When your bridal party and close family will not tell you that your color palette is too loud, too dark, or just plain boring...never fear. I am here to help. I can assist in making your wedding vibrant and colorful, while still being able to showcase your own style and personality. You're welcome...

Jayme--The Bridesmaid/Maid of Honor Insider

I love weddings. If I could attend a wedding every weekend, then I would be a happy camper. On any given day, you could see me flipping from Say Yes to the Dress to My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. It's something about the artistic talent, elegant dresses, and family atmosphere. Or maybe it is a reminder for single women like myself that love is possible and should be celebrated. My name is Jayme Canty. A single 20 something year old sistah living in Atlanta, Georgia. No, I am not married. Never been married.

Alright, I know what you are thinking, "Why the hell are you contributing to a blog about weddings when you have never been a bride?" And you would be absolutely correct in asking that question. However, I've been in a wedding almost every year for the past few years. I'm that bridesmaid that won't pay for her stuff in time. I'm that maid of honor that is willing to cuss our your mother for you because she does not know how to act. I can plan bridal showers and bachelorette parties (which are my favorite to plan). Simply put: I'm that blunt bridesmaid/maid of honor guru. Any questions or concerns you have about bridesmaids or maid of honors, I can handle. My experience comes from dealing with amazing brides who made being a bridesmaid or maid of honor an amazing experience. However, there were some things that I had to tell them to keep things in perspective. It was simply the fact that they were so wrapped up in their days, they sometimes neglect certain things. Well, I'm here to let you know what your bridesmaids are NOT telling you and how your maid of honor is tired of seeing your number show up on their caller ID.

  

I'm sure my bridesmaid and maid of honor card will be revoked from me for sharing their secrets and concerns. However, I realize the importance for brides to have this insight. So I am simply here to be the bridesmaids/maid of honor insider. ;)

Jess-The Logisitics Lady!

I'm Jessica Buie Terrell, and I LOVE logistics!  When I planned my own wedding back in 2007, I wanted to be behind the scenes making it go smoothly as much as I wanted to be walking down the aisle.

I was able to having the wedding I wanted for under $5000, so I have a real passion for making things look great on a budget.  At parties, weddings, and shows, I enjoy putting things in place and making events run like a well-oiled machine.  My posts will focus on budgets, planning, and making your wedding day smooth and enjoyable!