Maintaining balance in your wedding planning process is crucial to your physical health, emotional well-being and to how you interact with your fiance and the people you care about. It is easy, especially in Western culture, to get caught up in the myriad of details and material goods that go along with planning a wedding. If you feel that it …

Yesterday we talked about etiquette when it comes to paying gratuities to your wedding vendors. Knowing how much to tip can be confusing, so I’ve broken it down per vendor. These numbers aren’t hard and fast and the amounts usually vary by region, but they’ll help give you a general idea of what’s appropriate.

Officiant: Check with your officiant about gratuities …

An often overlooked and hidden cost in wedding planning is the subject of tipping and gratuities. Though seemingly small amounts when broken down individually, these costs can add up quickly and need to be budgeted in at the beginning of your planning process. Here are some simple rules of thumb when it comes to wedding gratuity etiquette:

1) Don’t assume the …

I’m often asked what defines a Blue Orchid Designs event, and the reality is that it is not a certain technique or design flair. As a professional wedding designer, my job is to help my clients define their style and then produce the best possible version of their vision. This results in each wedding being completely different. There is one …

Budgets are a funny thing. They are practical and boring, yet so important to the wedding planning process. On the other hand, they can be intimidating and uncomfortable, especially if you come from a family that does not discuss financial matters. The truth is that, no matter the size, weddings are expensive and costs add up quickly – after all, …