Questions to consider when touring wedding venues
You have a fiancé, and the ring. … Now what? You need a venue to make it official and get the wedding planning started! There could be some questions that you may not think of when touring wedding venues. We compiled several important questions to consider in our latest Stambaugh Wedding Planning Tips blog. Download […]
How to budget wedding invitations … On a budget!
As first time newlyweds, many couples don’t know right off the bat how much to budget for wedding invitations. And when they’re thrown with an unexpectedly large bill, the shock begins to set in! When including the invitation, RSVP date, reception and accommodation cards, the average cost of wedding invitations can range between $400 to […]
Last minute “To-Do’s” before the “I Do”
The big day is almost here and we’re sure your nerves are all over the place. That’s completely normal, but there’s no reason to panic! We have you covered on all of the last minute to-do items to check off your list before you say “I do” at the altar. There are so many things […]
Wedding Day Emergency Kit Essentials
You have heard of Murphy’s Law, right? Anything that can go wrong, will. This doesn’t mean you have to live in fear of your wedding day, but you can assemble an emergency kit for the day with the basics: nail file, hair spray, bobby pins, etc. Here is a more in-depth list of items and […]
How to Create Your Wedding Timeline
How do you ease some of the stress on the day of your wedding? Having a well-thought-out wedding day timeline, of course! Having a schedule in place means that everyone knows what is happening, when it is happening, and where it is happening. Your timeline will also help vendors know when to make deliveries as […]
7 Bridal Shower Themes
Over the years, bridal showers have evolved. Gone are the days of stuffy showers. It is practically required for you to put a fun spin on them! Balloon arches and designated photo op spots are a must! Read on for bridal shower theme ideas; complete with decor, drink, and food suggestions for each one! Inman […]
Gift Ideas for Your Groomsmen
In our last post, we provided a list of gift ideas for your bridesmaids. This one is all about the guys! Groomsmen can be incredibly hard to buy gifts for. You want to get them something more than a generic “man” gift; but what? We’ve curated a list based on 3 categories: personalized gifts, practical […]
Gift Ideas for Your Bridesmaids
The task of deciding what gifts to give to your bridesmaids can be super simple or decidedly difficult. Well, we’re here to help! We have created a simple to follow method to help you choose the perfect gifts, the Three P’s: Pamper, Practical, Precious. You can mix and match amongst these categories for a nice […]
Most Requested Wedding Reception Songs
We’ve covered the wedding trends for the year; all about style, location, vendors, etc. But what about music? Music is one of the most important parts of the day, as it sets the mood. We compiled a list of some of the most-requested wedding reception songs. Check them out below! Amanda Goodin Photography The Classics […]
2021 Wedding Trends
Over the past year, the wedding industry has been completely shaken up. Couples have had to reschedule their weddings; some more than once. With this shake up, we have seen new and unique trends pop up — some as a result of the pandemic and some from just the naturally ever-evolving wedding industry.According to Brides.com: 81% of their followers say the pandemic has changed their expectations for their wedding. This year, we are also seeing that couples are generally making everything more intentional, focusing on the ceremony, creating more personalized details, and spending more money per guest to make them feel really included in the experience.