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  • Wedding Vendors That Are Worth Going the Extra Mile for

    Wedding Vendors That Are Worth Going the Extra Mile for

    Your wedding day is the most exclusive, most anticipated day of your life. Or at least, I hope it is. Other people may not, but you will always remember this day to the last detail. That is if the circumstances are worth remembering, of course. 

    While your typical American wedding consists of the usual vendors, revenues, and traditions, why not make it a day to cherish for all your wonderful guests as well? Nothing too outrageous, I promise, but a little something that has people wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?” 

    Here a few ideas worth having on your special day to win your audience over and leave a lasting impression. 

    Ice Cream TRUCK

    Of course, something edible is going to make the top of this list, because people are always hungry. If they say they aren’t, they are lying. What says thank you for coming more than ice cream? No, no scratch that, what says I love every one of you individually more than ice cream? You’d think it’s not that serious, but when was the last time you went to a wedding, and they had an ice cream stall or truck? 

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    Answer: never.

    This is an excellent idea to implement if you’re hosting a summer wedding and if children are going to be in attendance. Contraband Events works internationally and offers two designs for hire: A 1930s Art Deco or 1960s Yellow Psychedelic. Their award-winning flavors are the missing piece to your guest’s fantastic stay. 

    Sparklers

    While I did believe fireworks should make #2, it suddenly dawned on me, “what’s something sensational that can involve my guest without any of the hard work?” 

    Sparklers are a pleasant way to make your guests feel like they’re a part of something bigger. You can set a box of sparklers on each table with a note asking the guests to participate in due time. It could be when you’re walking the aisle, or your first dance as a married person, or any moment you feel like sparks should fly! 

     

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    You can purchase customized wedding sparklers on amazon without hurting your budget. Please use caution if children are present!

    Photo Booth 

    Do you have a theme for your wedding? Or is your plan to be as traditional as possible? 

    Either way, a photo booth is a must. It could be set when guests first walk in, or after dinner. I believe there are more pros than cons regarding a photo booth. Your friends and family will have the chance to surprise you with photos, especially if props are available. Because we all know how busy the bride and groom are, and as much as you want to see all your loved ones, time will simply not allow it. 

     

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    It’s important to consider that a photo booth might take up too much attention from the reception, so have a schedule set with the vendor, so people don’t get distracted. If you’re looking to hire an affordable photo booth, click here. 

    Jazz Band 

    Ok, but why Jazz? Because of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, The Duke, and Ella Fitzgerald. I could go on and on…and on. The legends that have made this sweet, sweet music that you can’t help but move and swing your body to all night. Even if you’re not a fan of Jazz, you have to admit; it’s musical powers grips onto you tighter than spandex. 

     

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    No, you do not have to go with jazz; everything, in the end, is a preference. I’m merely showing you one path that will lead to exhausted and ecstatic dancers. It’s tough to find a great jazz band, but not impossible. 

    Jazz Bands for Hire is a great place to start looking. 

    Comedian 

    Whatever type of entertainment you had in mind, abandon it. Ok, not entirely, but if you’re not thinking of hiring a comedian to make you laugh your ass off, then what are you doing? Weddings are tear-jerker events, damn it, and people want to laugh. 

     

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    You could set 30 minutes for a comedian to come in after you’ve made your marriage official,  your father-daughter dance, before dinner, or any time you have to spare. 

    Comedians can drastically change the wedding atmosphere into fun, casual, and friendly. Just make sure to review the comedian’s skit if you’re looking to hire. It’s improbable that a comedian won’t have some crude humor, so make sure everyone is old enough to be there! The last thing you want on your wedding day are the judgemental eyes of several parents who brought their kids along. 

    Trust me; I’ve been there. 

     

  • Things You Never Thought to Take Care of After the Big Day

    Things You Never Thought to Take Care of After the Big Day

    After you’re married you might think that your to-do list is finally finished, right? No more planning meetings or last-minute fittings that clutter up your schedule. Well, sorry to break it to you, but you’re not off the hook just yet. In fact, there are a lot of time-sensitive tasks you should plan on taking care of pretty soon after the big day. So snap out of your marital bliss fog and take care of these tasks so you can get back to staring at your new bling and doodling your new last name.

    Change your last name

    Okay so this isn’t exactly unexpected, but there’s a lot more that goes into it than you’d think. Hitchswitch will give you a huge jump on the legal paperwork, but once that’s taken care of there’s still more to do. Don’t forget to tell your employer and have the IT guy update any account usernames or emails. You’ll need to update your personal social media handles. Here’s a handy tip: reserve your new email address ASAP once you’re engaged, especially if you want a professional sounding one. That way, once you’re married you won’t have to worry about being stuck with mrswifey82429@gmail.com as your contact info.

    Have a money talk

    This one isn’t fun, but it’s so important to have this conversation. Sit down with your new hubs and treat the meeting like a business conversation. What assets and debts are you each bringing into the marriage? Are you going to combine accounts? Then talk about your bigger money goals such as paying off student loans, starting a family, buying a house, or travelling. Whatever it is, take a look at what obstacles are in your way and make a plan to tackle them together. Then go do something fun because money talks can really suck the life out of you.

    Review your wedding vendors

    If your wedding vendors made all of your dreams come true, make sure you show them some love with a glowing review. In the unfortunate case that something didn’t go as planned, a thoughtful review can help another bride avoid the same problem. Word of mouth is huge in the wedding industry so taking the time to write reviews can be a big help for their business. Plus, doesn’t your wedding planner deserve it after dealing with your Bridezilla moments?

     

    Take down your registry and wedding website

    Once you’ve opened your wonderful gifts, take a look at your wedding registry. Most will offer a discount for purchasing any items you weren’t gifted, so take advantage of that while it’s still good. Then it’s time to say goodbye and delete the registry along with your wedding website if you had one. While it served its purpose, it’s just not what you want popping up in an employer’s Google search ten years down the road. Trust us, it’s time to let it go.

     

    Organize your life

    You were smart and changed your name with HitchSwitch, which made the entire process pain-free, but now you’ve got a stack of important paperwork taking up room on your counter that you cannot afford to misplace. Arm yourself with a filing system and label maker and get to work creating a process for storing everything. In addition to organizing your name change paperwork, this is a good time to sort out important docs from car purchases, taxes, insurance and apartment leases. You’ll feel like you’re really #adulting with your newly organized system. What’s next, making your own doctor’s appointments? Slow down!