Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wedding Coordinator Fee
A lot of hours go into planning and coordinating a wedding, so take the amount a coordinator has charged you, divide that by the amount of hours you think it would take to plan and coordinate a wedding (typically 150 hours or more) and decide if you yourself would work your job at that hourly rate. Many people do not consider this, but it will allow you to appreciate your planner all the more when you think from that perspective.
Happy Planning!!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Bridesmaid Clutch
Matching clutches for bridesmaids are an awesome way to add a bit of flair to the bridesmaids attire, serves as a great gift for the bridemaids, and is a great way for them to carry around their touch up lip gloss on the day of the wedding.
I found all of these fantastic clutches on Etsy.com and saw that you can actually buy the clutches in sets at a very affordable price.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tipping Your Wedding Hair Stylist and Make-Up Artist
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| Absolute Love Photography |
from theknot.com
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: 15 - 25 percent, depending upon the quality of service
When to Tip: At the end of your service
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tipping Your Wedding Coordinator
From the Knot.com
Wedding planners won't likely expect anything; however, if yours did a great job you can always offer a token of your appreciation. (Note: Non-monetary thank-yous like professional photos of the wedding for the planner's portfolio can go a long way too.) Approximately 50 percent of couples do tip their planners -- typically those with more opulent weddings.
Protocol: Optional
The $tandard: Up to $500, or a nice gift
When to Tip: The bride should hand off the envelope at the end of the reception, or, she should send a thank-you note with photos or a check after the honeymoon.
Wedding planners won't likely expect anything; however, if yours did a great job you can always offer a token of your appreciation. (Note: Non-monetary thank-yous like professional photos of the wedding for the planner's portfolio can go a long way too.) Approximately 50 percent of couples do tip their planners -- typically those with more opulent weddings.
Protocol: Optional
The $tandard: Up to $500, or a nice gift
When to Tip: The bride should hand off the envelope at the end of the reception, or, she should send a thank-you note with photos or a check after the honeymoon.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tipping Your Wedding Reception Band or DJ
From theKnot.com
Whether you hire a 12-piece swing band or a DJ, tipping musicians is completely optional. (Depending on the quality of the job and how willing they were to follow your ideal playlist!) And don't forget about any sound technicians they bring with them.
Protocol: Optional, yet preferred
The Standard: $20 - $25 per musician; $50 - $150 for DJs
When to Tip: At the end of the reception, by the best man or wedding coordinator.
Whether you hire a 12-piece swing band or a DJ, tipping musicians is completely optional. (Depending on the quality of the job and how willing they were to follow your ideal playlist!) And don't forget about any sound technicians they bring with them.
Protocol: Optional, yet preferred
The Standard: $20 - $25 per musician; $50 - $150 for DJs
When to Tip: At the end of the reception, by the best man or wedding coordinator.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Tipping for Transportation on your Big Day
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| Absolute Love Photography |
From the knot.com
Be sure to first check your contract, as gratuity is usually included. If it isn't, plan to tip provided they show up on time and don't get lost!
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: 15 - 20 percent of the total bill
When to Tip: At the end of the night or after the last ride. If you used a separate company for the guest buses, designate a bus captain to hand the driver a tip, otherwise, this duty falls to the best man.
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