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You should be a guest at your own wedding - not just the host!

10/27/2017

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Sweetly Paired's philosophy puts you, the couple getting married, first. 

Our philosophy is that our clients are not JUST the host of the event, but they actually feel like guests the day of. This level of service puts ahead of our competitors, because the taken-care-of feeling that our clients end the evening with is such a great experience! We make sure you and your family are not working the day of the event... not even to move decor, handle gifts and personal items at the end of the night, or make sure food and beverage service is flawless for the guests. We work with you throughout the planning process to make decisions that impact guest (and host!) experience the day/week/weekend of the wedding. We've outlined the steps below for ensuring the wedding day is as smooth as possible, and stress-free for the couple and their family, friends, and guests. 
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Step 1: Figure out how much work you want to do before the wedding and hire a planner to help with the rest. A wedding planner can make or break your wedding planning experience. They need to be experienced, know your needs, communication style, and get your vision.  Decide whether doing most of the work leading up to the wedding is doable with out causing major stress in your life, or whether it would be easier on you, your family, and your relationship to have someone else guide you through the process of planning. 
Step 2: Find the right planner for you. You have to like, trust, and want to spend time with the wedding planner you choose, because even if they're only handling month-of-coordination - You're going to have a ton of communication and face-time with that person or team. You have got to like each other, got to get along. Interview a few - see who you connect with the best. Have they worked at your venue? Do they travel well to the area you're planning your wedding? All for these things are very important. Do they know vendors that are good in the area? Experience in the industry is paramount for planners. 
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Step 3: Spill it. You have to treat them like your best friend - spill all your secrets. The more information they have, the better they can execute your wedding and guest experience. They can make it so that you have exactly the experience that you want at your wedding - as long as they have alllllll of the information. There should be no holding back. If your budget is strained? Tell them. If your mom is making you crazy? That wedding planner should be the person you immediately reach out to. Tell them about it so they can help! 

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14 Comments
Hilary
10/30/2017 05:36:51 pm

What great and helpful tips! It's so important for the couple to enjoy the wedding not just host!

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Jamie
10/30/2017 08:27:16 pm

'spill it' hahah! but so true! seriously, let the planner be the go-between for all that stuff you don't want to deal with, that's what they're here for! I love your approach, and definitely think this is great advice, for a bride to enjoy her day more!

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Maria Newman link
10/30/2017 10:39:09 pm

This is wonderful advice for couples planning a wedding. I know far too often couples say they didn't get to enjoy their reception cause they were too worried about details and taking care of guests. It is a wonderful idea to find professionals to take care of all of that so that you can truly enjoy your wedding.

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Emily
10/31/2017 07:11:44 am

Great ideas! As a recent bride I know first hand the importance of knowing how much work you want to do then hiring a planner to help with the rest!

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Alyssa Nicole
10/31/2017 08:02:14 am

This is awesome advice. I totally agree couples need to make an effort to be a guest and enjoy their wedding. :) Definitely worth it to hire a planner and leave it to the professionals so you can enjoy your day!

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Alyssa Bouma link
10/31/2017 09:35:26 am

I could not agree more with this philosophy! These are all great tips. Your wedding day should be yours!!

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Sarah
10/31/2017 10:48:10 am

Okay, I really love everything about this. The lay out. The images used. The tips are real and wonderful! Great read!

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jiyeon
10/31/2017 11:17:23 am

wow! every couple NEEDS to read this! such an important tips you shared!!

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Andrea
10/31/2017 03:49:31 pm

So many great tips here- I could not agree with you more! I wish I would've followed your advise. I didn't get a chance to really truly enjoy my wedding and reception because I did WAY too much by the end of the night I was stressed, exhausted with a raging migraine. If I had to do it all over again I'd hire a planner for EVERYTHING- worth every penny!

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Minh
10/31/2017 08:52:59 pm

These are great tips! I was so stressed out at my wedding I did not feel like a guest at all.

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Sarah Holladay
10/31/2017 10:54:39 pm

Yes, yes, YES! I love hearing a wedding planner's perspective like this. So many of my wedding clients rush through their day, end up exhausted and don't even get to eat! So much could be avoided just through planning. Thank you for sharing!

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liz Cleland
11/1/2017 06:34:24 am

It is so hard to be a guest at your own wedding. I remember coming home after it was finished and realizing we never even ate a piece of the cake. It was just a whirlwind of people, dances and stress.

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Cori
11/1/2017 10:31:20 am

This is so stunning! The cake is the best part!!! I agree with some above comments every couple does need to read this! Great work

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