How to Avoid Vendor Fraud

avoid vendor fraud

From the moment your fiance proposes, life sweeps up into a whirlwind of wedding preparations and exciting milestones. From choosing the perfect wedding cake flavor to saying yes to the dress, wedding planning should be filled with smiles and happy tears — not stress and anxiety.  Unfortunately, there are scammers out there in the wedding industry…

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How to Book Vendors from a Distance

Booking vendors from a distance can often be a unique challenge. Time zones can effect when virtual meetings happen. It’s not always easy to determine the quality of work a vendor does just from their website, so research and vetting is often a must. As crazy as the process seems, having the right information and…

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An Intimate Los Cabos Wedding

A Friendly Photographer

Ashley-Rose and Lane hail from Alabama, where big, Southern weddings are the norm. However, after attending a destination wedding, the couple knew an intimate wedding away was much more to their taste. “My sister had a destination wedding and I thought it was the most relaxing wedding I had ever been to,” says the bride.…

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Dest Weds: 10 Things Couples Forget

Know When the Sun Sets

Considering or hosting a destination wedding can prompt a lot of questions. Like with any wedding, you and your partner will want to address these questions and explore all your options to make the most informed decisions possible. If your guests have never attended a destination wedding before, they are also likely to have a lot…

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4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

4. Event Management

Destination weddings are on the rise and there are a few really good reasons why. They are more intimate, they are often cost-effective and you can stay and play after your wedding is over and enjoy your honeymoon. Planning a wedding from afar can seem like a daunting task, but when paired with an experienced…

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Palm Springs Wedding Inspiration

17. Inspired By Shapes

Who said love isn’t a numbers’ game? This Palm Springs wedding inspiration is all about geometry – from the pentagon-shaped ceremony arch to the intricately patterned chairs and centerpieces. This edgy photo shoot concept (no pun intended!) marries desert glam and relaxed sophistication. The trendy, geometric gold details are offset by a classic, natural color…

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An Arizona Destination Wedding

Where it All Began

When Lizzy and Frank began dating, he visited her frequently in Arizona. Lizzy later moved back to Oklahoma so the two could be closer and were soon engaged. When it came time to decide where they wanted to tie the knot, they decided to go back to Arizona where they fell in love. They chose…

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Must-Ask Wedding Cake Questions

How large should my cake be?

Planning a wedding is full of first-time experiences and it can be tough to navigate the process and to know what questions to ask which vendors. We asked two amazing resorts’ pastry chefs to dish on the most important questions every couple should ask to ensure they get the wedding cake of their dreams!  Anastasia…

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Custom Wedding Stationery

More than Stationery

When it comes to planning destination weddings, the first step is the announcement. There are so many special keepsakes that come with weddings and stationery is a must. Of course, all couples want their own style to shine through, but how do you distinguish yours from the pack? Look into Pickett’s Press. Pickett’s Press is…

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Tips for Being a Bridesmaid

Do's & Don'ts

Wedding planning can be stressful not only for the couple, but for their friends and family as well. Being a member of a destination wedding bridal party can carry immense pressure; responsibility to ensure things run smoothly, planning secondary wedding events and making sure the couple keeps a level head on the big day. Gourmet…

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