WEDDING VENUE ADVICE

Here are ten practical tips to make choosing the right wedding photographer simpler and far less stressful: Clarify your style first Look through magazines, Instagram, and recent friends’ galleries to decide what resonates with you—classic and posed, candid documentary, vibrant and airy, or moody and dramatic. Knowing the aesthetic you love, narrows your search immediately. Tip: If they are a "natural light" photographer, ask to see reception photos. Set a realistic budget ra

So, you’re diving into the exciting world of wedding planning! One of the first and most thrilling steps? Checking out wedding venues. But before you book that dream spot, have you thought about hitting up a wedding venue open house? These events are like a sneak peek into your future celebration, and trust me, they’re packed with surprises and insights. Ready to navigate these open houses like a pro? Let’s jump in! Why Attend a Venue Open House? Venue Open House Tips You Can

Planning a wedding? Oh, the excitement! Choosing the perfect venue is one of the most thrilling parts of the journey. If you’re dreaming of a charming, memorable spot near Joplin, MO, you’re in the right place. From rustic barns to elegant ballrooms, Joplin has a little something for every couple. Ready to explore? Let’s dive into some fantastic options that will make your wedding day unforgettable! Explore Top Joplin Wedding Venues That Wow Joplin is packed with venues that

How to shop for wedding venues near Joplin. When searching for Joplin wedding venues, use these 3 tips!

1. Restaurant Crawl Rehearsal Dinner Ideas According to our friends at June Bug Weddings, Here's an idea worth noting. Logistically, well...probably not one of our favorites but, we thought we'd throw it in the pot. Why visit just one restaurant when you could visit a few? Restaurant hopping gives you lots of options to break it up by dinner course or simply order small bites at each place. Depending on the distance between each restaurant, you’ll want to let your guests know

My 3500.00 Wedding! As a wedding planner/event manager, I know that wedding planning doesn't have to break the bank. Here is a post about my personal challenge to plan my own wedding for under 4000.00. I actually came in way under budget and here's how I did it! Yes, I even had a DJ and a Bartender. As a wedding planner, there are a ton of tips that only a wedding planner or event manager would know. Some may say that they could never afford an event manager when in fact, a w

Selecting a wedding date for your event can be stressful. Here's a tip our trendy brides have figured out. Some couples pick a date based on a milestone such as a day they met or the day they went on their first date. This is pretty common but, unfortunately, can lead you to become fixated on a date that limits you on the time of year or could result in booking a less than desirable venue. Most couples after several years of marriage will admit that ultimately, the date real

They're making a comeback! If your wedding planner or coordinator calls the "getting ready" photos, bridal portraits...nope we're not talking about the same thing. Bridal portraits are a separate photography session which are never scheduled on wedding day. Along with the DIY movement, some of the more finer traditions of beautiful weddings ended up to the roadside in order to save money. Photographers are introducing bridal portraits in their packages as an option or add on

1. Get A Manicure: Your hand is about to be the subject of a lot of photos and constant attention (“Ooh, let me see that ring!”), so don’t embarrass yourself with some chipped, unpolished hot mess of a hand. Get a mani, professional or at-home, as soon as possible. 2. Insure Your Ring: If your fiance hasn’t done it already, you need to insure your engagement ring immediately. The jeweler where he purchased it should refer you to certified insurers. Don’t forget to ask the jew

2026's fastest growing trend! Micro weddings and tiny weddings..."we call them boutique weddings", the fastest growing trend are racing to the forefront. But, is it right for you? Both options are worth considering. Let's take a look. What is a "Tiny Wedding"? Simply put, a tiny wedding is an extra small wedding. It takes the big wedding concept and shrinks it down to a smaller more intimate event of only about 10-50 people or so (give or take a few). Think of it like a comb

The year has already flown by and we will soon be thinking about new images for our brochures and website. We've grown so much in the last year and want our new marketing material to showcase our new look! How awesome would it be if we could feature some of our brides! If you're interested in your wedding images being submitted for consideration, send us a quick email and we will send you the link to upload your favorites. We would love the opportunity to create a blog for yo