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  Over the last 23 years, I have seen many changes in the wedding industry.  From the way couples plan a wedding, to the kinds of weddings they plan, to the attitudes of the couples about the industry.  But, one of the biggest things I see is how easy it has become to start a business.  

  It used to be that you started out working under someone, learning a craft, whether it be flowers, photography, planning, etc.  Now, all it takes is a pretty website, that anyone can build with stock photos, an Instagram page and a simple marketing material that can be created on Canva.  

  Every seasoned professional started somewhere.  But, pretty pictures are not the same as proven experience.  When you are choosing the team that will be responsible for such an important day, look beyond the pictures.  Ask questions, read reviews, go through the contract carefully and find out how long they have been in business.  

  Ask them what would happen if something goes wrong.  Ask them how they have handled emergencies in the past.  Because you are not just hiring vendors, you are hiring judgement, professionalism and peace of mind.  Your vendors are not just creating a pretty picture, they are helping you feel confident in your decisions, building a relationship, guiding your way through the process- long before your wedding day.

  Over the last 23 years, I have seen many changes in the wedding industry.  From the way couples plan a wedding, to the kinds of weddings they plan, to the attitudes of the couples about the industry.  But, one of the biggest things I see is how easy it has become to start a business.  

  It used to be that you started out working under someone, learning a craft, whether it be flowers, photography, planning, etc.  Now, all it takes is a pretty website, that anyone can build with stock photos, an Instagram page and a simple marketing material that can be created on Canva.  

  Every seasoned professional started somewhere.  But, pretty pictures are not the same as proven experience.  When you are choosing the team that will be responsible for such an important day, look beyond the pictures.  Ask questions, read reviews, go through the contract carefully and find out how long they have been in business.  

  Ask them what would happen if something goes wrong.  Ask them how they have handled emergencies in the past.  Because you are not just hiring vendors, you are hiring judgement, professionalism and peace of mind.  Your vendors are not just creating a pretty picture, they are helping you feel confident in your decisions, building a relationship, guiding your way through the process- long before your wedding day.

  Over the last 23 years, I have seen many changes in the wedding industry.  From the way couples plan a wedding, to the kinds of weddings they plan, to the attitudes of the couples about the industry.  But, one of the biggest things I see is how easy it has become to start a business.  

  It used to be that you started out working under someone, learning a craft, whether it be flowers, photography, planning, etc.  Now, all it takes is a pretty website, that anyone can build with stock photos, an Instagram page and a simple marketing material that can be created on Canva.  

  Every seasoned professional started somewhere.  But, pretty pictures are not the same as proven experience.  When you are choosing the team that will be responsible for such an important day, look beyond the pictures.  Ask questions, read reviews, go through the contract carefully and find out how long they have been in business.  

  Ask them what would happen if something goes wrong.  Ask them how they have handled emergencies in the past.  Because you are not just hiring vendors, you are hiring judgement, professionalism and peace of mind.  Your vendors are not just creating a pretty picture, they are helping you feel confident in your decisions, building a relationship, guiding your way through the process- long before your wedding day.

Read how to choose wisely and not regret the team you chose for your wedding day.

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One of the biggest wedding myths is that DIY automatically saves money.  Sometimes it does.  Often it doesn't.  What many couples don't realize is that the cost isn't just the supplies.  It's the time.  It's the setup.  It's the transportation.  It's the storage.  It's the cleanup.  It's figuring out who is actually going to assemble, place, style, move, and remove everything on the wedding day.  Most DIY couples do not feel a planner is worth the money.  But, those same couples choose venues that do not have the staff to support the extensive set up.  And, even those who do have an “in house coordinator”. Most do not set up.  There is also the limitation of how much time there is to set up before the wedding.  Finally, you can not be getting dressed and having photos taken if you are setting up your own wedding.  I see this every day on social media- couples asking for help setting up and breaking down.  

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I recently worked with a bride who purchased a large amount of décor online because it seemed like a budget-friendly option.  When we arrived to set up, the trees she had purchased wouldn't stay upright because they weren't properly balanced. There weren't enough decorative elements to complete the design. Pieces were missing. Nothing was organized.  What looked simple online became a complicated puzzle on the wedding day.  Fortunately, we made it work.  The room looked beautiful.  The bride was thrilled.  But what she didn't see were the hours of problem-solving, adjustments, and experience required to make it happen.  DIY isn't just about what something costs.  It's about what it takes to execute it successfully.  The question isn't whether you can buy it cheaper.  The question is whether you can deliver the result you envision when the wedding day arrives.

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Before you decide to buy it all, make it all and wish and hope for someone willing to set it all up. Consider the cost of that person who will set it up and take it down, the cost of having to iron those Amazon tablecloths, washing them after and trying to resell them for less than you paid for them.  Consider the time involved in finding all those DIY components, making all of those DIY components after working all day and living your life.  Consider whether you are really able to create those centerpieces, signage, etc.  Weddings are time consuming, even without DIY.  Do you have the time and the patience to do it all yourself?

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Wedding Tip of the Day: Something couples fail to realize is that the wedding budget is not simply the cost of the venue and vendors they choose. The reality? It's often the things you didn't know to ask about that cost the most. The venue that looks affordable until you realize you need to bring in catering, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, servers, bartenders, lighting, generators, and restrooms. The photographer who offers a lower price but doesn't deliver what was promised, forcing you to start over after losing a deposit. The planner who isn't the right fit, creating stress instead of solving it. The beautiful linens you decide to purchase because it seems cheaper than renting—until you factor in shipping, storage, cleaning, pressing, and setup. The artificial flowers that appear less expensive than fresh flowers but end up costing just as much, or more, once the design is complete. The wedding budget isn't just about what things cost. It's about understanding the true cost of every decision before you make it. That's where experience matters. A planner's job isn't to spend your money. It's to help you spend it wisely. The most beautiful weddings aren't always the most expensive. They're the ones where every dollar works exactly as hard as it should.

"If I hand my wedding over to Wendy, she will protect my investment."

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That may be the most important question a couple can ask before hiring a planner. A beautiful wedding is wonderful. A smart wedding is even better. Recently, a couple came to me after they had already booked a venue they thought would save them money. On the surface, it seemed like a great deal. Then I started asking questions. Where would the catering come from? Who would provide tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and service staff? What about power, lighting, parking, transportation, restrooms, setup, and breakdown? As we dug deeper, it became clear that what looked inexpensive was actually becoming one of the most expensive options available. The venue wasn't the problem. The hidden costs were. Together, we found a beautiful alternative that fit their vision, gave them a better guest experience, and saved them a significant amount of money in the process.

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One of the biggest misconceptions in wedding planning is that experience means knowing how to make a wedding beautiful. It doesn't.

Beautiful is easy. The real skill is knowing what to do when things stop going according to plan. When the transportation company sends the wrong vehicle. When a vendor doesn't show. When family dynamics threaten to overshadow the day. When the weather changes everything. When a timeline that looked perfect on paper starts to unravel in real time. After decades in this industry, I can tell you that couples rarely remember the problem.

They remember how they felt--- Calm, Protected, Present, able to enjoy a day they spent months or years planning. That's the difference experience makes. Not because nothing goes wrong. Because someone knows exactly what to do when it does.

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After many years in weddings, I've learned something surprising:

The weddings people remember most aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones where the couple felt present. I've seen six-figure weddings that were stressful from start to finish. And I've seen modest weddings where the couple spent the entire day laughing. The difference usually isn't money. It's whether someone is protecting the couple from all the moving parts The flowers matter, the photography matters, the food matters. But what couples remember years later is whether they got to experience their own wedding. If you're planning, I'd love to know: What's the thing you're most worried about going wrong on your wedding day?

Every day I read horror stories about high end couples with high end planners who do nothing!!! WHY?!!! I have been planning highvend weddings for 24 years and some of the stories on social media are just so wrong!! I understand when someone hires an inexperienced person, with no experience and cheap prices- thats expected. But, PLEASE, if you can not handle the heat- get our of the kitchen. These couples are spending thousands of dollars for your expertise- DO YOUR JOB OR MOVE OVER. I am happy to make sure these couples are heard, attended to and guided to a happy ending!!

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