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Mackenzie's biggest
tip she can offer to any Bride and Groom no matter how
far off their wedding date is: Don't make quick, hasty
decisions because you are feeling the pressure from
your family or vendors. For Example, when buying your
wedding gown-that is an important and fun decision (usually),
so it is OK to "sleep on it" if you aren't
sure. Or, take a break from the whirlwind of satin,
silk and tulle and go sit and have lunch if you are
on a serious time crunch, but don't be pressured into
something you aren't quite certain it is "right"
for you and your wedding. There is rarely ever a "redo"
on your wedding day. The same goes for hiring your wedding
professionals including your wedding consultant. You
should examine your options, gather proposals, recommendations
from friends, and most importantly see if the vendor
is listening to you and if your personalities mesh.
There is nothing worse than planning the rest of your
wedding surrounded by people or things you aren't thrilled
about. Every decision matters- so don't be in too big
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- Hire a Wedding Planner!
We highly recommend One Fine Day Wedding Consultation.
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Think in depth when choosing
your wedding party- remember they will be
pictured in your wedding album forever!
Unfortunately, Mackenzie hears many horror
stories about bridesmaids or groomsmen who
don't care to participate in making the
day special for the Bride and Groom. This
decision is not one of the first ones that
"has" to be made. If they are
truly your friends- they aren't going anywhere.
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- Unless you are less than 6 months until your wedding
date- take care of securing locations and vendors
that book quickly and are not replaceable. For instance,
rather than immediately going wedding gown shopping,
figure out for sure where you will be having your
ceremony and reception. Because you never know you
may decide after you have purchased a great little
summery chiffon gown that in fact the only dates
available for your "dream" location are
in November or December- then your dress may not
be your perfect "fit" anymore. The best
of the best photographers, bands, etc. also book
up quickly so if you have your heart set on a certain
vendor or selection- make that decision a priority.
Be willing to be flexible on your wedding date too
if you do have your heart set on a certain vendor
to be with you on your wedding day. This seems to
be more and more of a common trend in order to get
the "best".
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- Be willing to "let go" on your
wedding day. If you are so up-tight and concerned
with the unexpected problems that might occur,
you will probably be really disappointed on
your wedding day and after. Believe Mackenzie…the
unexpected "will" occur, but with
the help of your wedding planner- you and
she might know something wasn't quite as planned
but if you go with the flow your guests should
never know that wasn't exactly how we had
planned it in the first place-That is what
a good wedding planner does best! In your
eyes, your wedding may not be perfect but
in your guests eyes, Mackenzie and One Fine
Day will do everything humanly possible to
make it look perfect. Please don't dwell on
simple issues on your wedding day, when you
should be thinking about the man you are about
to marry and how wonderful he is and how lucky
you two are that you found each other! Also,
think about how much money you will be spending
on this special day, chances are it isn't
pocket change no matter what your budget is,
don't waste all of that money by not being
able to enjoy all of your hard work in planning,
leave it to the professionals you trust.
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- In order to avoid the post-wedding
blues (sadness when the only wedding tasks at hand
are a mound of thank-you notes that you need to
write), don't eat, sleep, and breathe "weddings"
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That is tough advice
to take when you are in happy planning mode but
it is true. Or come up with other hobbies to keep
you busy that aren't consumed with talking "wedding
talk" all the time. For instance kill 2 birds
with one stone by getting your fiancé (or
Father of the Bride if your fiancé refuses)
to take ballroom dancing lessons with you. This
allows you and your fiancé to be having fun,
holding onto one another, looking into each others
eyes and not talking about the dreaded guest list
that "has" to be cut! That way you are
in a sense preparing for your wedding by brushing
up on your moves on the dance floor-(where every
couple should be all night at your reception J)
but also developing a new hobby that you and your
fiancé can use forever. Who knows, you may
continue the classes after your wedding! A ceramics,
pottery, or calligraphy class could also be the
refreshing "break" you need to keep from
turning into Bridezilla but also serve as a dual
purpose for the wedding (ie: wedding party gifts,
or addressing your invitations etc.) and for life
in general the future. Just have fun, life is too
short not to!
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- And Mackenzie's Favorite
tip is Don't
Forget the Details! - Every guest seems
to remember the little things about a Great
wedding day so make sure you put some thought
into making each fun little detail unique
to yourself.
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- More and more couples have made the decision that
"all" formal portrait Photography
is taken prior to the ceremony. Yes, that means
Brides and Grooms are seeing each other on their
wedding day before the traditional walk down the
aisle. Upon weighing the odds, it is much more beneficial
to all if the pictures are completed before the
ceremony.
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Benefits include:
- Larger Selection of pictures
of the Bride and Groom "Together". Most
couples want this, considering the amount of money
they are spending on a phenomenal photographer.
- Not hurrying or stressing
about time constraints with the church or getting
to the reception quickly.
- Not missing any important
shots because they ran out of time.
- Choice of different backgrounds:
at home, a park or a country club. Church photographs
can still be included in their albums, but rather
as live action ceremony pictures.
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- A private moment
for the Bride and Groom, a staged meeting
for the Bride and Groom only (photographer
is optional), where emotions don't have
to be held back. Amidst all the chaos of
the day, they have a few romantic moments
to be alone and say whatever they want and
spend cherished time together on their wedding
day that can't be replaced. They can cry,
hug, kiss, or the groom can pick up the
bride and twirl her around or fall to his
knee and ask her to marry him again if he
is so moved. Much better than during the
ceremony when all eyes are on them and they
have to suppress the way they feel to the
one they love the most. More times than
not, this private moment turns out to be
one of the couples favorite memories of
their wedding day.
- This Private Moment
can easily be photographed from a short
distance away to capture their faces the
first time they saw each other on their
wedding day. The money shot everyone hopes
for.
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- Couples, Parents, and
the Wedding Party don't miss a minute of the precious
reception time with their guests, who have traveled
from near and far to spend time with them. It
all flies by so fast, why would they want to miss
any of it?
- It makes everyone relaxed.
Not just the couple but also the parents, wedding
party, and the photographer. That way you are
sure to get the photographer's best work. After
seeing each other for the first time, it takes
away a lot of anxiety helping the Bride and Groom
to smile easily, allowing for better pictures
in the end.
- This also allows the
photographer to focus on capturing candid pictures
of the event as it happens during the ceremony
and reception, since the formal posed photography
has already been completed.
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- Other trends include, giving weddings
Regional Flair. In this area, couples
are sharing a taste of the local flavor of
Kentucky with their guests. From Horse Farm
weddings and Receptions with a stunning view
of the rolling hills of the Bluegrass, to
the menu; serving Mint Julep cocktails, Mini-
Kentucky Hot Brown Hors d'ouerves, and a selection
of Kentucky Bourbon flavored entrees or desserts.
Equestrian décor and red roses are
also appropriate choices commemorating the
famous Kentucky Derby event. April, May, and
October are popular months for weekend weddings.
They cannot be complete without A Day at the
Races or an elegant Brunch for their guests
to enjoy overlooking one of the breathtaking
horse racecourses. Horseshoes, Bourbon Balls
and even a hopeful lucky $2 to win bet on
the Derby for each guest are fun and unique
wedding favors that your guests are sure to
treasure.
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- Another trend seems to
be couples would rather spend money on elaborate/meaningful
Welcome Gift Baskets to out of town
guests that feature local favorite items rather
than typical wedding favors at the reception.
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- Rehearsal Dinners are more of a casual
event to kick off the wedding festivities, since
the actual wedding ceremony and reception are more
elegant and formal. Some examples include: a barbecue
picnic with paddleboats and volleyball, a cocktail
poolside party for the wedding party as well as
all out of town guests, or a local pizzeria paired
with a fun activity such as bowling, billiards,
or a getting-to-know-each-other game of softball.
Try to think about what is personal to you as a
couple to determine what will reflect that in this
fun pre-party for the wedding- Is a Mexican Feast
with Margaritas and Mingling more your style? For
one couple that met in Spain while traveling, a
rehearsal dinner of a catered Tapas Bar Extravaganza
was the perfect idea for them.
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