Posts Tagged ‘san Antonio wedding planner’

Why Should You Have a Christmas Wedding?

romantic-christmas-Winter-wedding-680x1024

During December, there are many people who choose to have a winter themed wedding. But contrary to their reasons for doing so, a winter wedding is actually a more expensive choice. Instead, it is really recommended that you have a Christmas wedding. If you are wondering what sort of benefit you can get from this, here are a few of them:

  • Cheaper Decorations – Compared to a winter wedding, you don’t have to worry about spending too much on your venue decorations. The reason for this is that during December, people will be decorating their homes and businesses with appropriate decorations in line with the upcoming holidays. As such, you don’t have to incur extra costs on decorations. All that’s left to do is enjoy the decorations and have your photos taken with them.
  • Alcohol is Not a Necessity – With any type of wedding, it can really get expensive to serve alcohol and have an open bar. During Christmas, however, you may opt for a hot chocolate bar. This will be a cheaper and more interesting option that all of your guests will really appreciate. At the same time, it will help in keeping everyone warm.
  • Everyone is in a Festive Mood – There really is something about weddings that makes everyone in a happier and festive mood. Plus if you hire a band to play some Christmas songs, they will really get into the festivities and take part in the ceremony.
  • Everyone can Have Fun – Another reason why you should have a Christmas wedding is because everyone will have fun with it. All you need to do is hang a mistletoe in the venue and everyone will be kissing each other in no time! This works best for people who secretly like each other.

My niece is getting married December 21st. She is on a budget and stayed well within her means. She got a great deal on a tented reception at the Botanical Gardens (with heaters). She will have a hot chocolate bar and small finger foods. She recruited her talented friends/family for help and she made decorations and even her own bouquet to help save money. I can’t wait to share photos!

Interested in having a Christmas wedding? Call me today so we can talk about your plans for your big day! 210-595-9263.

 

How Can Your Pet Be Part of Your Wedding

wedding-pet

Nowadays, it is considered a delight to see a dog be part of the wedding ceremony or reception. This is particularly true if the groom or bride considers the pet as part of the family. But because it is still not a common occurrence, there still needs to be a number of preparation steps to be done. If you are considering this, you will need to prepare with these things:

Prepare Your Pet

Before you decide whether or not your pet should take part in your wedding, you have to carefully assess his capability. You are the owner of your pet and you know him best. See to it that your pet will not feel agitated or stressed during the wedding so that you do not cause any problems with his temper. 

Permission

One important thing you need to do is to check if the venue for the ceremony and reception allow pets. There are certain wedding venues wherein pets are not allowed to be part of. If you are unable to secure pre-required permission, your pet might not be able to enter the venue.

Inform Your Guests

There might be someone in your guest list who is either afraid or allergic to dogs. Make sure you inform them right away that your pet will be part of the ceremony or reception. This way, they can prepare their medication if they are allergic to dogs.

You have to prepare if your pet will not be permitted to join the ceremony or the reception. Instead of this, you can have him join your engagement photos. But if you would like to have your pet with you during your wedding, necessary changes will have to take place. In June, Texas Dogs & Cats’ premier magazine in San Antonio focused on pets in weddings with lots of great ideas! You may call us so we can see how we may be able to help you with this concern. 210-595-9263.

Bridesmaid Duties: What You Need to Know

southboundbride-bridesmaids-duties-03

So your best friend from College just called and announced that she’s getting married! You congratulate her and tell her that you’re really happy for her. Just as you’re about to end the call, she tells you that she chose you to be her bridesmaid. You tell her thank you and that you’re excited to be given that honor. And really, you’re thrilled. Just a little nervous about what bridesmaids really do.

What exactly do bridesmaids do? Here’s a rundown on your duties as bridesmaid:

Before the Wedding:

  • Help out with pre-wedding tasks. The soon-to-be bride will be very busy in a short amount of time. You will need to help her with your time and energy because there is only so much that she can do on her own. As a bridesmaid, you can volunteer to help in a specific task that you are comfortable with like recommending an affordable caterer or wedding invitation supplier. No matter how little help it is, it will already be major for her!
  • Share duties with other bridesmaids. Get in touch with the bride’s other bridesmaids and be in constant communication with them. Plan the bridal shower and the bachelorette party together. Offer to split the bill on these two occasions.
  • Check out some bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and shoes. Look for your own ensemble and make sure it coincides with the bride’s wedding details.
  • Attend rehearsals. Whether it’s the ceremony or dinner, make sure that you attend these.

During the Wedding:

  • Help the Maid of Honor. Especially if there isn’t a wedding planner in sight, make sure that you help the Maid of Honor with simple tasks she can no longer attend to: keep a record of the gifts, greet guests, bring the bride her requests, and many more.
  • Mingle with other people. If you’re single, make sure that you mingle with other guests. This includes dancing and possibly inviting strangers to dance with you. Who knows, that cute groomsman might be single too!

One last bridesmaid duty you need to fulfill is that you have to be there for the bride whenever she needs you. Yes, this means even when she’s getting the wedding jitters! You have to be there for her, not only because she chose you to be a bridesmaid, but because you’re her friend.

Do you need help planning your friend’s wedding or bridal shower? Make sure to call me at (210-595-9263). You can also visit my website for more information on San Antonio weddings.

5 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

As a wedding planner in San Antonio I’ve seen (and planned) my share of wedding ceremonies.  When I got married over 13 years ago, it was rare to have a ceremony where a dog was the best man or a nontraditional song was played as the bride walked down the aisle.  Now a days, couples are opting for the “not so traditional” ceremony..and it’s a blast!

royalty-event-parties

If you find yourself staring into space trying to figure out a ceremony that’s different than others here are a few ideas:

  1. Play a nontraditional song down the aisle.  Are you a diehard James Taylor or Beatles fan?  Why not dance your way down the aisle to one of their fun numbers?
  2. Ditch the traditional program and opt for something more creative.  A program is an important element for keeping your guests well educated about your wedding steps so why not make it memorable by using a program fan?  This is an excellent option for outside weddings to ward off the Texas summer heat.
  3. Choose an offbeat boutonniere. Who says that the groom and his men have to wear flowers on the left side of their chest?  Why not change it up a bit and pin on something unique.  If your groom is into golf why not pin on a golf tee.  Is he a beach lover?  Perhaps a small shell or starfish will make the ceremony memorable for all.
  4. Select a non-traditional wedding ring ‘pillow’. There is nothing written in stone that says your ring bearer must bring the rings on a pillow.  Why not add some flare and have him carry them tied to your favorite book?
  5. Have your bridesmaid sign the bottoms of your shoes before you walk down the aisle. An old wives tale tells us that the last signature still remaining after the evening is over will be the next one to walk down the aisle.  This is a fun and exciting way to involve your bridesmaid in the festivities and may or may not take the place of throwing your bouquet.

Whatever it is that you choose your wedding ceremony can certainly be unique.  You’re not faux pa for breaking tradition.  It’s being done all over the world.

If you’re still looking for inspiration, give us a call at 210-595-9263 and let’s chat about some ideas. Don’t forget that we’re here to help your San Antonio wedding be exactly how you envision it.

3 Tips for Selecting Perfect Bridal Shoes

Finding the perfect shoes for your wedding gown can be a daunting task. But you can find perfect bridal shoes with a little bit of planning.

wedding shoes

Here are 3 tips for selecting the perfect bridal shoes:

  • Fabric:  If matching your wedding dress and shoe fabric is important then make sure that your shoes are made up of a fabric similar to that of your dress. Now a days it’s not hard to find shoes made of raw silk, crepe or satin and most of the times you can find these from local bridal shops or ask your dress designer where to buy a matching pair of shoes.
  • Color:  White comes in many different shades. So this can be a problem for you if you don’t have a color swatch for your wedding dress. Take a color swatch from your dress designer and match it up with your shoe shade.
  • Wedding Venue:  This factor will dictate your choice of bridal shoes. If you are having a country garden venue then wear heel protectors. If you have booked a resort or historic venue for your wedding then ask them for their policy as many wedding venues ban stiletto heels in order to protect their carpets and wooden floor.

Keep these points in mind and you will be able to choose a perfect pair of shoes for your wedding day.  Have other questions? Call us at 2210-595-WAND and let’s chat.

1 … 5 6 7 8 9