Every year, we hear of a wedding venue or retailer go out of business. It’s inevitable in any industry. When you give someone a deposit six months to a year in advance, you really have to trust that months later they’ll still be around. But anything can happen, even to the most trusted wedding professionals:…
The first questions people ask the newly engaged are: When are you getting married? Where are you getting married? And then, Where are you going on your honeymoon? There is just as much pressure to get the honeymoon “right” as there is to get the ceremony and reception “right.” As the owner and a…
THE EXPERTS: What should brides know about choosing a hair and makeup artist (HMUA) that fit their style? Priscilla Charite, owner of The Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group by Priscilla Marie, adds: “You get what you pay for. However, that doesn’t mean you need to book the most expensive artist in your area….
I was a traveler long before I ever became a travel agent. In fact, probably like many of you, I didn’t even know what a travel agent really did anymore. We can go online and book anything at any time, day or night, all by ourselves. Why would I need a travel agent to…
THE EXPERTS: What is the average cost of hiring a professional wedding caterer in Tampa Bay/Sarasota (not including the venue)? Paulina Nicka from Amici’s Catered Cuisine estimates: “If you have 100 guests then you can expect about $30 in only food costs at Amici’s. That doesn’t include service and other costs. Average costs for a…
Forecasters are predicting this year to be one of the worst hurricane seasons for the Atlantic, putting Florida weddings at risk. With flooding, damage and cancellations from Hurricane Irma still fresh in our minds, we wanted to learn more about how couples can protect their wedding investment, so we reached out the wedding insurance…
THE EXPERTS: What factors go into the cost of professional wedding photography? Carrie Wildes, owner of Carrie Wildes Photography, who just celebrated 10 years in business shares: “Having a professional photography company has all the same costs as a normal business (marketing, equipment, insurance, second shooters, product cost, etc.,), so there is a…
If you have a sweet tooth like we do, one of the best parts of planning your Tampa Bay wedding is choosing the desserts and cake. Wedding cakes are some of our top liked posts on Instagram and Pinterest, because not only are they truly pieces of art, but knowing you get to eat…
Wedding videography has come a long way since the 90s, when videographers would show up with a camera on their shoulder, a huge bright light shining in your face and the grainy, boring videos that most likely your parents have that are now sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Nowadays, wedding films are engaging,…
When planning one of the most memorable days of your lives, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of wedding inspiration pins, however, you have to be realistic when it comes to planning a wedding that you can afford. In the Tampa Bay area, we find that $30,000 tends to be a good…
As you shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday this holiday weekend, don’t forget the up and coming Small Business Saturday. The wedding industry is unique in that most businesses are small and locally owned. Just like that restaurant down the street who depends on you to keep their doors, so do Tampa Bay wedding…
Tampa Bay Wedding Videographer | Bonnie Newman Creative Wedding photography is always at the top of couples to-do lists when it comes to booking their wedding pros, however videography is often looked at as an “extra” or “if we have enough money left in the budget.” The problem with this mindset is that there are…
Wedding Planning Advice from Expert Wedding Professionals When you get engaged, everyone will starting sharing their advice opinions about your wedding: who to hire, how much to spend, where to get married, the list goes on and on. However, you should take any wedding planning advice with a grain of salt. You have to take…
Wedding Planning Advice | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner UNIQUE Weddings & Events One of the most important elements of designing your wedding is to make it be reflection of you and your fiancé. Your guests want to attending a wedding that has touches of you sprinkled throughout. Tampa Bay wedding planner Staci Mandikas of UNIQUE…
Tampa Bay Wedding Planning Advice There are many things in life that occur that are simply beyond our control, such as natural disasters. While we anticipate and hope that your Tampa Bay wedding day will be filled with blue skies and happy memories, some couples have the unfortunate luck of a hurricane or tropical storm…
Tampa Bay Wedding Planning Advice Choosing a date is one of the most important things you’ll do during planning process for your Tampa Bay wedding. When it comes to picking a season for your big day, we asked our Marry Me Tampa Bay preferred wedding pros to share their best advice for couples considering a…
Advice Ordering Your Wedding Invitations with with Tampa Bay Letterpress Stationery Designer A&P Design Co Your wedding invitations and stationery are the first glimpse your guests will have into your big day, so you want them to be a bold and beautiful personal statement! However, we know that the ordering process can be overwhelming, so as a Tampa Bay…
Choosing Your Wedding Video Music | Imagery Wedding Films One of the questions that I get asked more than anything else is, “Why can’t we choose what songs we want in our wedding film?” The answer is simple. Copyright. Copyright Issues in Wedding Films When I first started producing wedding films, I’d take all the…
Wedding Planning Advice: Choosing a Getting Ready Location | Andi Diamond Photography You know that choosing your Tampa Bay wedding venue is important, but have you also thought about where you’ll be getting ready? As a Tampa Bay wedding photographer, we spend about two hours pre-ceremony capturing getting ready photos and details. Because about 20% of your wedding day…
Tampa Bay Inspired Wedding Menus to Fit Your Wedding Venue If you ask any wedding guest the most important part of a Tampa Bay wedding after the ceremony, they’ll almost always respond with “the food.” Weddings in Tampa Bay are home to many locally inspired dishes. Whether it be fresh seafood from the Gulf or menus with Cuban flair,…
Pet-Friendly Tampa Bay Wedding Venues | Fairytail Pet Care Pets are family, and we get that. So when you imagine your Tampa Bay wedding day, it’s hard to picture such a special moment without your best friend at your side! Including your pet in your wedding can seem like a challenging, stressful experience, but it doesn’t have…
Wedding Planning Advice | Choosing a Wedding Date When it comes to selecting your wedding date, your instinct may say to choose your dating anniversary, but here are some tips to educate you on factors that you should consider when choosing your ideal wedding date. Weather Weather becomes a huge factor if you are planning…
Wedding Budget Advice | Sarasota Wedding Planner Jennifer Matteo Events Everyone has a budget for their wedding, no matter what the number. The trick is to stay in your comfort zone and still have the wedding of your dreams! Believe me, it can be done with a little planning and by using the right vendors…
Tampa Bay Wedding Planning Advice Getting engaged is one of most exciting times in your life. You’ve found your life partner and are preparing for the next big chapter of your life. Though transitioning from fiancé to spouse requires a large step…the actual wedding. If you let it, wedding planning can consume you. It is typically a year-long…
Wedding Planning Advice: Rain on Your Wedding Day Florida is known as the “Sunshine State,” averaging about 240 sunny days a year, however, that nickname doesn’t always hold true. The weather here is unpredictable and can range from a beautiful sunny day to a monsoon all in a span of minutes. With the east coast in the midst of…
