Hiring a wedding planner

Last question... don't wedding planners get referral fees from bands / DJ's, caterers, photographers, bakers, etc.? If so, then is it possibly cheaper for me (although a lot more work) to hire these vendors directly because then they won't have to pay the planner a referral fee? What % of a.... [Read more]

2 friends 2 wedding planner

I fear my sanity slipping away. I have two very dear friends and each is a fine wedding planner in her own right. I have been getting ideas from each for free as one told the other however I feel caught in between them. I have not hired either one but have been getting controlling and demanding.... [Read more]

Decorating a gazebo for a wedding.

I was wondering if you have any ideas on decorating a gazebo. I'm getting married at a golf club in PA; the wedding will be outside in front of a gazebo and the event coordinator said that we (the wedding party/parents/groom & me)get to decorate the gazebo. I've heard about using tulle, and.... [Read more]

Benfits of hiring a wedding planner.

HI everyone! I am getting married next summer and I am thinking of using a wedding coordinator. What are the benefits of hiring a wedding planner? I am thinking of having about 150 people to the wedding but I want it all to be special and perfect, the best day of my life. If you could let me know.... [Read more]

Corsage for the wedding planner

As the MOB, I do not care to wear a corsage and have discussed this with my daughter. She is fine with the idea and doesn't feel corsages are necessary. We have decided that there will not be corsages for the MOG or Grandmothers as well.

It was suggested to me that we should have a simple.... [Read more]