Stylishly Alluring Events

01/10/2022

LAST + FINAL TIP:

PLANNING TIP #10: Trust The Planning Process💛

The name of the game is to be stress-free and have fun while planning your big day. When you start hiring people to plan your wedding day, trust them to do their job, but make sure you hire professionals to ensure that you don't have anything to worry about in the long run!

Keep the other tips in mind and honestly, everything will be smooth sailing. Plan in increments and I promise, you'll be fine!

2 words to keep in mind while planning with your significant other: COMMUNICATE + COMPROMISE!🥰

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/09/2022

PLANNING TIP #9: Figure Out Must Haves💛

This tip probably should've been towards the beginning, but the nonetheless, it's here. You've figured out your budget and found the perfect venue...now it's to figure out what is most important to you and your fiancé.

▪︎Do you want your guests to have a bomb food + drink experience?
▪︎Is a DJ who understands your music language a non-negotiable?
▪︎Do you have to have a one of the kind dress and/or tux?
▪︎Do you have to have the photographer that just gets it?

This is the perfect time to communicate with your fiancé your top 3 must haves and compare on what are some non-negotiables between the both of you.

Once you figure these things out, you will know where the majority of your budget will go during the planning process. If EVERYTHING is non-negotiable because you both said we are going big, then ball out and have fun and IGNORE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS!😊

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/08/2022

PLANNING TIP #8: Ignore Opinions Of Others💛

Let's face it...the people closest to you are excited, just as much as you are. They will start sending you ideas and offering their unsolicited advice about YOUR vision and what they would do differently...thinking you care.

The ONLY opinion that matters and should be compromised on, is that of your fiancé! Everyone else is secondary...but be nice. This is the one time that it's okay for you and your fiancé to be selfish (but mindful) about your wedding journey!

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/07/2022

PLANNING TIP #7: Choose Bridal Party Wisely💛

Whew Chile...where do I begin? I truly believe that most brides are stressed because it's always 1 or 2 in the bunch who thinks it's their wedding. Not sure why, but it happens. You got your guy, now it's time to choose your favorite girls to stand beside you on the big day.

▪︎You want someone who will support you every step of the way when needed.
▪︎Who will talk you off the ledge when you think the planning is getting complicated.
▪︎Who won't argue with you about the vision you have for the bridal party.
▪︎Who will make sure that your bridal shower and bachelorette day/weekend is amazing.
▪︎Who will meet the deadlines that you set forth.
▪︎Who will COMMUNICATE with you when something is not going right witht them.

As a bride, be understanding. Ask your bridal party to be apart, but don't be offended if they can't be apart because of financial reasons. These will still be your girls and sisters once the wedding day is over. Don't lose 10+ year friendships. Still be friends during the planning process, don't only talk about your wedding.

HOWEVER, the very moment you see that they are unhappy or causing you stress, simply relieve them of their duties and tell them they can just be a guest. It's not mean, it's saving the friendship!

Keep in mind, a bigger party is not always better.😊

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/06/2022

PLANNING TIP #6: Compile Venue List/Research💛

You don't officially have a wedding date until you put a deposit down on a venue...so let's begin!

Venue touring can be fun, if you make it fun. Honestly, every part of wedding planning can be fun, but it all depends on your mindset...but I digress.

What look are you going for when it comes to choosing the perfect venue?
▪︎Modern
▪︎Rustic
▪︎Banquet Style
▪︎Blank Space
▪︎Loft
▪︎Artsy

Choosing a venue that goes with your overall vision will make things 10x easier when it comes to decor and planning. When viewing these spaces, there are tons of questions that you should be asking (it will take awhile to list). The number one question that you should be asking, during these current times, is "If I need to reschedule because of CoVid, what steps do I need to take?" Make aure everything is spelled out in your contract...KNOW YOUR CONTRACT FRONT AND BACK! Know the do's and dont's. You don't want to spend hundreds on renting a fog machine and sparklers and the venue you chose, doesn't allow this. You need to know this ahead of time!

2nd top question you should be asking: "What is the refund policy after a contract has been signed and deposit paid?" Need to know this, just in case you change your mind.

If you are stuck between 2 venues, list the pro's and con's of both..price..proximity to airport..etc. From there, you should be able to make your final choice!💛

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/05/2022

PLANNING TIP #5: Hire A Professional Planner💛
..And I'm not saying this because I'm one💅🏾

This particular tip may not resonate with every future bride, but just hear me out. Grant it, you can probably plan it yourself...but the real question is, do you really want to? You might look at it as an unnecessary cost, but in the long run it's not.

Interview planners and do a process of elimination. You want to make sure the planner you choose is an amazing fit for you because you will be spending a lot of time and talking a lot with this person. Ask for references of past brides to speak with to help you with your decision. Ask lots of questions because their is no such thing as a stupid question...this is your first time doing this!

Your wedding planner will become:
▪︎Your Therapist
▪︎Your Meditator
▪︎Your Financial Advisor (for the wedding)
▪︎Your Friend
▪︎And Much More

Your planner will have genuine industry connections that will benefit you and your wedding day.

If you decide not to hire a full-service planner, at least hire a month-of coordinator. Do not leave your wedding in the hands of a friend or family member🥴

Side Bar: Don't let price be the final determining factor. You get what you pay for!

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/04/2022

PLANNING TIP #4: Decide On Potential Date💛

Date you first met? Dating anniversary? Parents anniversary date? Grandparents anniversary date? The potential options are plentiful.

Time to start thinking about that new date that will be your forever anniversary date. With the way that the "new normal" is set up, you might want to have 2-3 potential dates. Why?? Because venues are getting booked like crazy. Saturdays are usually the first dates to go, simply for convenience. However, keep in mind, Saturdays during peak season (usually April-Octiber) will be at a higher price tag. Don't discredit Friday/Sunday weddings or even weekdays (much cheaper on the venue part). Holiday dates are normally priced as a Saturday price point, so keep that in mind if that is the route you are taking. Be open-minded and flexible!

Past Brides, how did you decide on your wedding date?

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/03/2022

PLANNING TIP #3: Create A Realistic Budget💛

What does that mean?? It means thoroughly think about your vision and your wants, and take that preliminary guest list number (planning tip #2) and create a ballpark dollar amount. This budget should include everything, from your dress down to the candles on the table. Will you know what things cost? Probably not. However, you will not have 200 people at your wedding for $15,000🥴🥴 The smallest details add up very quickly. Google a budget sheet to see the different categories to budget for. 💛Shameless Plug: Planner Coming Soon💛

If you know your vision is grand luxury, be prepared to pay. If it's not, still be prepared to pay😂 People will tell you "This is only for 1 day..spend that money on a house..blah blah blah." Do what makes you happy!

Oh, and please don't say you only want to work with black-owned vendors and then try to haggle their prices to fit your budget. No one vendor is expensive, it simply does not fit into your particular budget.

One thing I ALWAYS tell my clients and they can vouch for this, "If you don't spend money on anything else, spend it on photography."

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/02/2022

PLANNING TIP #2: Start A Preliminary Guest List💛

You really cannot understand your budget or venue size, umtil you understand your guest list. This plays a role with EVERYTHING in the planning process. This tends to be the hardest for most couples, but it shouldn't have to be. Most people want to be invited to be nosey anyway 🤷🏾‍♀️
▪︎Start with your closest family and friends that absolutely need to be in attendance.
▪︎Don't forget about your married couples.
▪︎Plus one's...does everyone get one? Not necessarily. What I tell my clients is this, "if they have been long term dating, engaged, living together and the BOTH of you have spent time with them both, extend the invite. If the person is a serial dater, save the plus 1."
▪︎Don't let ANYONE and I do mean anyone, bully you into adding people to YOUR wedding guest list!

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away.🖤

01/01/2022

Happy 2022 Beautiful People!🤍💛

For the next 10 days, I will be posting my top 10 engagement planning tips for current and future engaged couples. Praying that 1 or all of the tips resonates with you!

PLANNING TIP #1: Enjoy The Initial Engagement 💛

This simply means, you do mot have to start planning the moment you get engaged. Yes, you will more than likely be bombarded with questions, but an easy and effective way to deflect is with this simple statement: "We are happy that you all are excited for us, and so are we. However, we would like to take the next 30 days (or whatever time frame you see fit), to fully immerse ourselves as a newly engaged couple. We will be more than willing to share details as they become new to us." Stay on cloud 9 for as long as possible.

🖤Stylishly Alluring Events was created for the busy + stylish couple, with a seamless + fun process. If you are looking for the right touch, we are one phone call and email away. 🖤

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We've Been Quiet, But We Are Still Working In The Midst Of Everything That Is Going On.
I Hope Everyone Is Staying Safe And In The House. Only Go Out For Necessary Things. Unfortunately, I Still Have To Work (Yes, I Still Have A Full-Time Job).
Let's Be Mindful Of Those Around Us!

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