5 Inspiring Ideas

That offers ways to create a wedding that's unforgettable - for both you and your guests.

1. Give classic black-and-white decor a colorful lift - Whatever strong hue you put with black and white will look sharp and really stand out. A recent wedding punctuated the Hollywood regency-inspired look with bright yellow accents. The dining tables alone were decorated with more than 300 stems of yellow calla lilies, which offset black-bordered linen runners.

2. Personalize your bouquet with a beloved heirloom - Adorning the bridal bouquet has become quite popular, but the key is to do it in a meaningful way. Some brides will add a broach that had or does belong to her Grandmother. The Grandmother is known for wearing broaches on her jacket lapel and/or hats. The bride will always be moved when she sees her bouquet.

3. Transport your guests in comfort - and vintage style - There's charm in an old-fashioned, slow-moving trolley. Providing a chic ride lets guests enjoy themselves without worrying about driving between venues. The best part would be to have a trolley that is open on all sides as to offer the alfresco experience.

4. Savor the flavor of a cherished family recipe - Whether it's your aunt's chicken noodle soup or your dad's famous chocolate-chip cookies, most high-end hotels and caterers will accommodate your request to have a favorite food prepared as part of the wedding dinner.

5. Organize ceremony seating so all guests can see - Guests at a wedding are usually divided into two groups: the bride's family and friends on the left, and the groom's on the right. Realizing, however, that people in the back rows often have trouble seeing and hearing the vow exchange, opt for a circular or amphitheater seating. Instead of 15 rows - you have four or five and everyone has a great view.

Frequently asked Questions

1. My sister/friend/aunt/cousin/mom is will to help me coordinate on the day of my wedding. Wouldn't their assistance be enough?

While it is aways important to include loved ones in your wedding, wouldn't you want them to experience your wedding day to the fullest extent without have to "work"? After all, they are your invited guests and deserve to be treated like VIP's, not employees! A wedding planner will handle all the details for you and troubleshoot all the little emergencies that inevitable always pop up during the course of a wedding. While family and friends mean well, they are probably not always going to be equipped or knowledgeable to handle last minute issues.

2. If I have a strick budget for my wedding, wouldn't hiring a wedding planner be an extra-added expense?

If time were money, you would be saving a fortune by hiring a wedding planner. While it would be an extra-added expense that you probably didn't plan for, a wedding planner will end up saving you money in the long run by referring you to quality vendors within your budget, helping you stick to your budget, and suggesting ideas or alternatives to meet your budget. I have yet to find a client who didn't tell me that they would definitely be willing to pay more for my services after their wedding was over. They all realize that the help I provided them before and during the wedding was priceless!