Bad Weather Woes

You spend countless hours planning this fabulous event and BOOM! — the inevitable happens. You have 80% rain chances all day accompanied by dangerous lightening, hail and maybe a tornado here or there. What happens next? You start to panic because you neglected to hire a professional planner to help you with your bad weather plan—just kidding. During a disaster is not the time to create your bad weather plan. So, while you are planning your event, ask yourself the following questions:


Is my event venue in a low-lying area prone to flooding? Your guests will be ticked-off if they leave your event and have to retrieve their vehicles from Sea World.

What is the venue’s back-up plan if the facility loses power? Generators I hope!

What will be the back-up plan if you have to cancel and notify all 300 close friends and family? Common sense would keep them away but you always have the ride-or-die crew who just want to party.

What’s the weather like in your locality during the time of year that you will have your event?

Stay safe!

Monique

Hot Hair Trend For Your Wedding Day

What’s hot for 2012 wedding hair? Yep, you guessed it…LONG HAIR!  The sultry yet playful Rapunzel look has made its way back in wedding fashion for this season.  Although fashion experts our salivating over this look; do what works for you and that lovely face.  If you want to pull off the long-haired look and you’re missing a little something called HAIR! Find a stylist who specializes in hair miracles and acquire the best hair that money can buy.  Besides, there’s a stark difference between looking like the hot dish of the season coming down the aisle, to Cousin “Itt” from the Addams Family.  Happy Sewing!

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Hot Mess!

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Monique

The Oscars And Your Wedding Day

Oscar night is probably the most exciting yet stress moments for nominees hoping to stand on stage with that gleaming golden figure which confirms that hard work and dedication will eventually pay-off.  Oscar winners are often deprived of that once in a lifetime experience of “living in the moment” because they are often cued to hurry-up and make their acceptance speeches.  Sadly, many brides are also deprived of the feeling of “living in the moment” because they are too preoccupied with wanting everything to be perfect.  Brides, please don’t cheat yourself out of the once in a lifetime feeling of marrying your true love.  Hire professionals and keep in mind the true purpose of your wedding day.  If you hire professionals, everything else will fall into place.  Call us today to discuss how we can help you "live in the moment" on your special day.  (757) 538-1968.

Monique

 

Spooky Nuptials

Viva Las Vegas is monopolizing on fear and matrimony.  Get this— a popular Vegas chapel is offering Horror-Themed ceremonies complete with blood, guts, vampires, and dismembered body parts just in time for Halloween— how romantic.  Personally, I prefer old school horror with creepy choral music and demonic behavior.  I ask you, are they taking the whole personalized wedding concept too far?  Does this concept take away from the seriousness of the nuptials? Does this give you ideas for your upcoming day?



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Your Guests, Their Experience

Recently, I took a much needed vacation to a luxurious hotel and spa.  What I remember most about my visit wasn’t the breathtaking scenery or impeccable food but the overall experience.  Great customer service began from the entrance to the exit.  I remember the warm smile from the doorman, the consistent use of my name by the front desk receptionist, and immediate access to technology making my check-in and check-out flow smoothly.  This is what you want to create for your wedding guests—not just a beautiful memory but an unforgettable EXPERIENCE.  If you have an outdoor ceremony on a hot day; have cool drinks or mini fans available to keep your guests cool.  If the wedding occurs on a rainy day; have extra hostesses armed with oversized umbrellas to assist your guests who forgot to check the forecast.  These little things can turn your event from a distant memory to the experience of a lifetime.

Monique

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Too Much!

12 Bridesmaids; 12 groomsmen; 5 flower girls and a partridge in a pear tree. Okay, is this a wedding or a theatrical performance? This is the question that you should ask when selecting your bridal party members. Your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life. Do you really want your special day to be overshadowed by an entourage—I don’t think so. When choosing your bridal party members, limit your selection to those who truly play a significant role in your life before and after the wedding. It’s doubtful that your cousin’s friend’s niece will play such a significant role that she should be a part of your wedding day. Remember, it’s okay to say no—it’s your day.  


Monique

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Blogging Hiatus

Hello,

In an effort to bring you the quality content that you deserve, Wedding Conversations will take a temporary hiatus from the blogosphere until the Fall. We look forward to bringing you insightful information and fun conversations in the very near future. 

Au revoir,

Monique