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    Thinking of DIYing Your Wedding Florals? Answer these Questions First...
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Nov 3, 2020

    Thinking of DIYing Your Wedding Florals? Answer these Questions First...

    You are not going to be able to create the doppelganger of the Pinterest bouquet if this is your first time arranging.
    The Top 10 Tips for Grooms to Prepare for the Wedding Day
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Jan 15, 2020

    The Top 10 Tips for Grooms to Prepare for the Wedding Day

    Guest Blog Writer: Emma Miller Weddings are often said to be more about the bride than the groom. That doesn’t have to be the case as...
    7 Questions You'll Regret Not Asking Your Venue
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Jul 24, 2018

    7 Questions You'll Regret Not Asking Your Venue

    With approximately 600 wedding venues for rent in the St. Louis metro area, couples have a ton of options to navigate through when...
    You'll Fall in Love Wedding Photo Booths Again...Promise
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Apr 10, 2018

    You'll Fall in Love Wedding Photo Booths Again...Promise

    If you are in your late twenties to early thirties, chances are you have become schooled in being a wedding guest. You day will consist...
    5 Guest Behaviors That Will Ruin Your Wedding & How to Avoid Them.
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Jan 23, 2018

    5 Guest Behaviors That Will Ruin Your Wedding & How to Avoid Them.

    1. PROBLEM, ARRIVING LATE: They will arrive for your wedding late. It used to be widely known that there are two occasions to which you shou
    6 Steps to Prepare Your Wedding Décor for Perfect Placement
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • May 16, 2017

    6 Steps to Prepare Your Wedding Décor for Perfect Placement

    After months of planning and shopping for the perfect wedding decor, most brides will make a fatal mistake. In all their excitement of...
    Ceremony Music, Your Questions Answered
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Aug 1, 2016

    Ceremony Music, Your Questions Answered

    When planning a wedding, much of the focus is spent on the reception. After all, it is where the major bulk of the money goes, it is the...
    Is an Outdoor Wedding Right for You?
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Jun 17, 2016

    Is an Outdoor Wedding Right for You?

    Sure, outdoor weddings look so lovely in pictures and the romance factor of saying your "I Do's" with your loved one in the open air,...
    Five Things You Need to Know About Hiring a Wedding Photographer
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Apr 5, 2016

    Five Things You Need to Know About Hiring a Wedding Photographer

    One of my favorite things about being a wedding planner is the great vendors I get to meet and work with. We have the rich opportunity to...
    Best Etsy Options to Save Hundreds Off Your Wedding Floral Bill.
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Mar 10, 2016

    Best Etsy Options to Save Hundreds Off Your Wedding Floral Bill.

    We have taken it upon ourselves selves to do some shopping research on our favorite place to find awesome wedding accessories to bring...
    What is a "Wedding Day" Coordinator & Do You Need One?
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Feb 3, 2016

    What is a "Wedding Day" Coordinator & Do You Need One?

    Once upon a time the idea of a hiring a wedding planner was just for the rich and famous, however, times have changed and with many...
    5 Odd Tips for Saving on Your Wedding Budget
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Jan 13, 2016

    5 Odd Tips for Saving on Your Wedding Budget

    1. Make a List: ​Sit down with your fiance and decide which elements of the wedding are the most important to you. Start by listing out...
    6 Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping Success
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Dec 22, 2015

    6 Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping Success

    Determine Your Dress Budget: The typical amount to budget for attire is between 8-10%. Keep in mind that "attire" includes the grooms...
    4 Tips for Planning an Interracial Wedding
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Nov 4, 2015

    4 Tips for Planning an Interracial Wedding

    Interracial weddings involve blending two sets of traditions that are equally important. Planning a wedding is stressful enough when both...
    7 Ways to Add Your Fun Side Into a Traditional Wedding.
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Oct 18, 2015

    7 Ways to Add Your Fun Side Into a Traditional Wedding.

    Wedding planning is tough enough with just the two of you trying to decide on details, but when the family is involved in the planning,...
    All DJs Are Not Alike...Right for the club, Wrong for your wedding.
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Sep 2, 2015

    All DJs Are Not Alike...Right for the club, Wrong for your wedding.

    Many couples mistakenly think that hiring a DJ is as simple as asking the DJ at their favorite club if they “do weddings.” In many cases...
    DIY Wedding Bouquets Using "Real Touch" Flowers
    Wendy Markum-Scanlan
    • Aug 19, 2015

    DIY Wedding Bouquets Using "Real Touch" Flowers

    Even the most simple weddings are expensive. This is especially true for brides who are looking for anything more personalized than the...
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