Every quarter I offer a one night course through Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO for brides who need help in getting started. This is a 2.5 hr. class where you can ask questions and get answers. The class is Feb.13,2008 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. This is a great class for the bride and her groom or mother to attend as it will give you a running start on your planning.
To register call 303-797-5722, ask for course PERS 1026W01 How to Plan your Wedding.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
To hire a coordinator or not to--that is the question.
Why hire a wedding designer/coordinator?
You’ve started planning your wedding and the first thing you run into is the wedding coordinator at the venue you’ve chosen. Why then do you need to hire a wedding coordinator if one is already in the package?
What is the difference between a hotel wedding coordinator, a church wedding coordinator, a site wedding coordinator and a wedding coordinator?
A site coordinator is just that…they are there for the venue, whether it’s the church or hotel. They are there on behalf of the site to make sure the site is treated with respect and that the rules of the venue are followed. What they don’t do is sew on missing buttons, remove stains, supply black socks if a groomsman forgets his.
A wedding coordinator is someone you’ve worked with during the entire planning process and have come to trust. We know what you want, what your dream is and strive to make it happen.
Is hiring a wedding designer/coordinator worth the money? To be honest, I’m always hearing brides say that they wished they would have done it then maybe things would have run smoother, or they would have enjoyed their day.
A wedding designer/coordinator doesn’t have to be certified. Anyone can decide they want to plan weddings and set up shop. What being certified means is that the coordinator cared enough to get further training and the certificate shows they did. There are many organizations that offer certificates, including the one I’ve founded Trained Wedding Professionals, which offers the course “The Art of Wedding Coordination”. It never hurts to ask if the person you are considering has taken a course.
A wedding designer/coordinator will also work closely with your vendors so you don’t have to worry about them doing their job. It takes a team to have a successful wedding/event and a good coordinator knows how to make this happen.
Is it money well spent? This is something you need to decide for yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for references then call them. Past clients will give you the most honest feedback you can get. Make your decision based on the experience of the coordinator as well as how they make you feel. Do they listen to you or do they try to tell you what they think you need? Do they make you feel at ease? If so, you’ve probably found the right person to entrust your wedding day to.
Need more information? Call 303-779-0395, e-mail tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or go to www.weddingsbytanya.com. We’re happy to take calls and appointments after hours and week-ends to fit your schedule.
You’ve started planning your wedding and the first thing you run into is the wedding coordinator at the venue you’ve chosen. Why then do you need to hire a wedding coordinator if one is already in the package?
What is the difference between a hotel wedding coordinator, a church wedding coordinator, a site wedding coordinator and a wedding coordinator?
A site coordinator is just that…they are there for the venue, whether it’s the church or hotel. They are there on behalf of the site to make sure the site is treated with respect and that the rules of the venue are followed. What they don’t do is sew on missing buttons, remove stains, supply black socks if a groomsman forgets his.
A wedding coordinator is someone you’ve worked with during the entire planning process and have come to trust. We know what you want, what your dream is and strive to make it happen.
Is hiring a wedding designer/coordinator worth the money? To be honest, I’m always hearing brides say that they wished they would have done it then maybe things would have run smoother, or they would have enjoyed their day.
A wedding designer/coordinator doesn’t have to be certified. Anyone can decide they want to plan weddings and set up shop. What being certified means is that the coordinator cared enough to get further training and the certificate shows they did. There are many organizations that offer certificates, including the one I’ve founded Trained Wedding Professionals, which offers the course “The Art of Wedding Coordination”. It never hurts to ask if the person you are considering has taken a course.
A wedding designer/coordinator will also work closely with your vendors so you don’t have to worry about them doing their job. It takes a team to have a successful wedding/event and a good coordinator knows how to make this happen.
Is it money well spent? This is something you need to decide for yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for references then call them. Past clients will give you the most honest feedback you can get. Make your decision based on the experience of the coordinator as well as how they make you feel. Do they listen to you or do they try to tell you what they think you need? Do they make you feel at ease? If so, you’ve probably found the right person to entrust your wedding day to.
Need more information? Call 303-779-0395, e-mail tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or go to www.weddingsbytanya.com. We’re happy to take calls and appointments after hours and week-ends to fit your schedule.
Day Of Services
Why my “Day Of” package isn’t $500.
Many are the times when brides or mothers comment on the fact that I charge what I do for the services I perform for the “Day Of” package. You’ve heard the statement “you get what you pay for and in many cases this is very true. I’m not saying that you won’t get good service if you pay less because I can only speak for myself. With 18 years of experience behind me, what I can tell you what you’ll receive if you hire me.
Yes, you may have found and contracted all your vendors; made your decisions on what food to serve; what musicians or DJs to use, but what you haven’t done is pull all facets together.
Putting together a timeline isn’t something that is done in an hour. Many weddings, I do, require weeks to pull everything together the way the bride wants the flow to go. Then the hard work starts. Not only do I make sure that the vendors will be at the venue, but I personally make a final tour of the facility to iron out any potential problems ahead of time.
I personally attend the rehearsal and choreograph it. The day of the wedding, I’m the first one on site and the last to leave the reception, stopping first by where the bride is getting ready, to make certain that the make-up artist and hair stylist have arrived and that she and her wedding party, have everything they need before I move onto the ceremony site. I’ve had times when I’ve been at the hotel at 5 am to get things started and haven’t left the reception until 2 am.
My job is to make sure the bride/groom and their families are able to be guests at their own wedding. Mom or Dad doesn’t have to worry about if the cake was delivered, if the chair covers are properly installed or that the cake topper, serving pieces, or the Waterford flutes are returned. All this takes time and effort.
I love what I do. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a beautiful, beaming bride float down the aisle to her waiting, handsome prince charming. Each wedding is important to me, whether you have chosen the Full Package, the Partial Package or the Day Of, you will be treated, as you deserve, as a princess for the day.
Many are the times when brides or mothers comment on the fact that I charge what I do for the services I perform for the “Day Of” package. You’ve heard the statement “you get what you pay for and in many cases this is very true. I’m not saying that you won’t get good service if you pay less because I can only speak for myself. With 18 years of experience behind me, what I can tell you what you’ll receive if you hire me.
Yes, you may have found and contracted all your vendors; made your decisions on what food to serve; what musicians or DJs to use, but what you haven’t done is pull all facets together.
Putting together a timeline isn’t something that is done in an hour. Many weddings, I do, require weeks to pull everything together the way the bride wants the flow to go. Then the hard work starts. Not only do I make sure that the vendors will be at the venue, but I personally make a final tour of the facility to iron out any potential problems ahead of time.
I personally attend the rehearsal and choreograph it. The day of the wedding, I’m the first one on site and the last to leave the reception, stopping first by where the bride is getting ready, to make certain that the make-up artist and hair stylist have arrived and that she and her wedding party, have everything they need before I move onto the ceremony site. I’ve had times when I’ve been at the hotel at 5 am to get things started and haven’t left the reception until 2 am.
My job is to make sure the bride/groom and their families are able to be guests at their own wedding. Mom or Dad doesn’t have to worry about if the cake was delivered, if the chair covers are properly installed or that the cake topper, serving pieces, or the Waterford flutes are returned. All this takes time and effort.
I love what I do. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a beautiful, beaming bride float down the aisle to her waiting, handsome prince charming. Each wedding is important to me, whether you have chosen the Full Package, the Partial Package or the Day Of, you will be treated, as you deserve, as a princess for the day.
Need more information? Call 303-779-0395 or check out www.weddingsbytanya.com
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Newly Engaged? Getting Started
'Tis the season for engagements. CONGRATULATIONS to those of you who have just made the committment.
Some questions you may be asking....
What to do first?
Locate and book your ceremony and reception sites - your wedding date may be 18 months away, but if possible get your deposit down on your chosen location. Details can be taken care of later.
Next start by booking a good wedding coordinator. A good coordinator will not take over, they will assist you with bring your vision to fruition. Well worth the money, but do ask for and DO CHECK references.
Start looking for vendors - Your coordinator will have a list of qualified and verified vendors they should be able to recommend. If you aren't utilizing a coordinator at this stage, then ask friends and past brides for recommendations. Again, check references. Meet with each vendors (try to keep your list to 3 vendors per category to keep it manageable). If you get a "warm fuzzy feeling" then you know you've found the right one. It's very important that you feel comfortable with each vendor as they are handling one of the most important days of your life!
Be prepared to put 50% deposit down with most vendors. Keep in mind this is probably a non-refundable deposit.
Once you have the above mentioned things in place, you are ready to start with the details.
For a complete guide to planning your wedding, check out my book, WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook. It's available through my website www.weddingsbytanya.com.
HAPPY PLANNING! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Some questions you may be asking....
What to do first?
Locate and book your ceremony and reception sites - your wedding date may be 18 months away, but if possible get your deposit down on your chosen location. Details can be taken care of later.
Next start by booking a good wedding coordinator. A good coordinator will not take over, they will assist you with bring your vision to fruition. Well worth the money, but do ask for and DO CHECK references.
Start looking for vendors - Your coordinator will have a list of qualified and verified vendors they should be able to recommend. If you aren't utilizing a coordinator at this stage, then ask friends and past brides for recommendations. Again, check references. Meet with each vendors (try to keep your list to 3 vendors per category to keep it manageable). If you get a "warm fuzzy feeling" then you know you've found the right one. It's very important that you feel comfortable with each vendor as they are handling one of the most important days of your life!
Be prepared to put 50% deposit down with most vendors. Keep in mind this is probably a non-refundable deposit.
Once you have the above mentioned things in place, you are ready to start with the details.
For a complete guide to planning your wedding, check out my book, WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook. It's available through my website www.weddingsbytanya.com.
HAPPY PLANNING! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Must Have for the Newly Engaged
'Tis the season for engagements! My WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook, makes a wonderful engagement gift or Christmas present. It's been touted as being the easiest guide on the market to use. It's in 3-ring binder form, full of great information and plenty of room for adding your own info and notes. Be prepared when going to meet with prospective vendors. Have the questions to ask at your finger tips.
For more information or to order, go to www.weddingsbytanya.com or call 303-779-0395. We accept cash and checks. For a bigger savings, combine the guide with the DVD - The Art of Wedding Coordination.
For more information or to order, go to www.weddingsbytanya.com or call 303-779-0395. We accept cash and checks. For a bigger savings, combine the guide with the DVD - The Art of Wedding Coordination.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Don't want to wear a veil?
For the bride, who may be getting remarried, more mature, or just doesn't want to wear a veil, you might consider flowers.
Flowers can be worn in the hair as a hair band, wreath, or a beautiful single flower behind your ear. They not only add a romantic note to your wedding, but they can also add color.
Flowers add so much to a wedding. Consider carrying a single flower, having a wrap made of flowers around your shoulders, carry a "kissing ball" or maybe having your groom present you with a single rose once you reach the altar.
Did you know that in the Victorian times, flowers actually would spell out messages? Gentlemen would give specific flowers to show love, friendship etc. A bride might carry the flowers that "spelled" I love you.
Need more ideas? I help my brides come up with unique ideas and something that will make their wedding their own. Reach me through tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or visit my website at http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/. (I'm happy to work with you no matter where you are. I'm available to travel.)
Flowers can be worn in the hair as a hair band, wreath, or a beautiful single flower behind your ear. They not only add a romantic note to your wedding, but they can also add color.
Flowers add so much to a wedding. Consider carrying a single flower, having a wrap made of flowers around your shoulders, carry a "kissing ball" or maybe having your groom present you with a single rose once you reach the altar.
Did you know that in the Victorian times, flowers actually would spell out messages? Gentlemen would give specific flowers to show love, friendship etc. A bride might carry the flowers that "spelled" I love you.
Need more ideas? I help my brides come up with unique ideas and something that will make their wedding their own. Reach me through tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or visit my website at http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/. (I'm happy to work with you no matter where you are. I'm available to travel.)
Monday, December 3, 2007
Attendant selection tip
Dec. 3, 2007
'Tis the season for engagements! Newely engaged ladies tend to rush to the phone, call all their best friends and ask everyone to be in the wedding party. Before you do this consider the following:
1) Can she afford to be an attendant
Can she afford the dress, travel and lodging?
2) Do all the girls get along?
3) Are any of the girls "prima-donnas"? (This can cause a lot of problems for you.)
4) You don't have to have an equal number on each side.
5) Yes, you can have a man on the bride's side and a woman on the groom's.
Happy planning! You'll find more tips like these on my website http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/.
'Tis the season for engagements! Newely engaged ladies tend to rush to the phone, call all their best friends and ask everyone to be in the wedding party. Before you do this consider the following:
1) Can she afford to be an attendant
Can she afford the dress, travel and lodging?
2) Do all the girls get along?
3) Are any of the girls "prima-donnas"? (This can cause a lot of problems for you.)
4) You don't have to have an equal number on each side.
5) Yes, you can have a man on the bride's side and a woman on the groom's.
Happy planning! You'll find more tips like these on my website http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/.
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