wedding planning and coordination is about having plans a through z in a harmonious collaboration with professional vendors. from the initial consultation through the reception (and event breakdown! a chicago native now in atlanta, i came from a corporate background ready to create magic with our clients and execute their wedding day dreams. i love finding inspiration not only in the wedding industry but outside of it as well (think interior design!). let’s talk all things hgtv, harry potter,

for example, weddings and corporate events don’t need formal sit down catering if your guests are outside or you want them to mingle. all you have to do is have a place to have the food picked up by your eaters. you’ll need to provide enough space for the caterer to park and set up. the food is usually prepared on-site, and the caterer takes care of all set up and clean up. it will cost $20-$40 per person if you have food trucks cater your wedding. pricing for corporate events will be similar

setting a wedding budget is one of the first—and, frankly, most important—planning tasks to complete. unsurprisingly, the biggest chunk of your wedding budget will go to the biggest investment, which is often the venue. we found that, on average, 7% of the wedding budget is dedicated to florals. save 5% of your total budget to cover the cost of a wedding planner. whether you're planning to have a traditional cake or a spread of alternative sweets, use about 1% of your wedding budget here. if

convenience: a venue may be super unique and awesome, but convenience is going to be one of the biggest factors in event attendance. remember: there are a lot of factors that affect whether or not a venue is right for your event, and most of the time, the best way to evaluate a venue is by seeing it for yourself in-person. this is something forgotten a lot by event planners and incredibly important to us at splash. make sure you have a clear understanding of what comes with your contract and

tell us about your project and we’ll send you a list of event planners to review. help us refine your search by telling us your requirements and we’ll contact service providers in your area to help you. with easy access to reviews and direct contact with event planners, you can be confident with your choice. she believes that communication in every form is the key to a successful event as well as thinking outside the box and offering you her years and years of expertise and experience backed

there are a lot of exciting activities for you leading up to the wedding, so don't let the associated costs blindside you! how to save: talk to the bride about your budget concerns before she chooses bridesmaids' dresses, and rest assured that there are plenty of gorgeous options in an affordable range. how to save: if you're able to wear the accessories of your choice, try to wear something you already have or can borrow from a friend. how much: if you're asked to host, set a budget before