“It’s because of the word ‘wedding’!” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that, I could probably fund an entire wedding! But here’s the thing: while the word wedding does influence pricing, it’s not because vendors are slapping on extra costs just for fun....
Micro-Wedding Trend | How to have a smaller wedding that’s true to you
On today's episode of The Morning Show on 7, yours truly (Kerstyn) stopped by to discuss the rise in smaller weddings, or "micro-weddings". Defined by us as any wedding with 35 people or less in attendance, a micro-wedding is a great way to celebrate your love AND...
Today’s Episode of Myth Busters: the ‘W’ Tax
As a cool, hip, young, fun wedding planner, I consider it my duty to guide couples through their wedding planning journey in the simplest way possible. And one of the ways I like to do this is by busting the crap out of common misconceptions in the wedding industry....
How to Save Money on Your Wedding
There are a few key ways to save money when planning your wedding, and they're best put into play from the outset of planning (ie. not towards the end when the budget gets tighter!) Here are our top tips for saving pennies on your big day... Photo by Wesley and Emma...
Wedding Party Favours for all Styles and Budgets
Wedding party favours, or bonbonniere are wedding traditions as old as time. Providing your guests (many of whom have travelled from afar) with a gift is a lovely gesture. These guests may have spent money on a new outfit, taken time out of their week or weekends, and...
How to stick to your wedding budget
Planning your wedding is a big task that can take a hit on your wallet. There's no denying it. BUT! We're here to tell you that your wedding doesn't need to break the bank. Whatever your budget, there are ways to be smart and ensure that those costs don't blow out. 1)...
5 wedding expenses to budget for
Nothing kills the ‘planning-our-dream-wedding’ mood faster than the B word: Budget. Amiright? On average, a couple will enlist 14(1) vendors on their wedding day; including photographers, videographers, cake makers, florists, wedding planners, DJs, hair stylists,...