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What is Your Bridal Personality?

11/27/2017

 
What kind of personality do you have? When planning your big day, your personality will play a big part in everything, from the dress to the hors d'oeuvres to the band at the reception. It is your big day, and everything about it is all about you!
 
So what is your personality as a bride? What aspects of yourself do you want to show at your wedding? Are you sporty or a dreamer? Are you all about the latest clothing styles or the latest gardening styles? Choosing your bridal personality is about narrowing it down to what you want to show about yourself in your wedding.
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Sometimes we need help narrowing it down. After all, there is so much to our personalities that it’s hard to know where to begin! Hopefully these suggestions can provide inspiration to find your bridal personality!
Hobbies and Interests
Our hobbies and interests can tell us a lot about our personalities. Sports, gaming, or business pursuits hint at ambition and a competitive nature. A gardener or artist has to have the quality of patience to succeed. Healthcare or volunteer workers have a compassionate quality that motivates them to do for others, and fashionistas spend a lot of money and time making themselves beautiful, like living works of art. Your hobbies and interests are more than just things you like to do. They actually say a lot about your personality!

Horoscopes and Totems
Many people believe that one’s personality is determined by the date of their birth. Chinese, Celtic, and Western astrologers all have their own systems. Other cultures associate personalities with animal totems or phases of the Moon. Astrologers will tell you to explore what “feels” right, and what that means is to select the system you most identify with and see what it has to say about your personality. It might be a fun thing to do with your bridesmaids, or it might teach you something significant about yourself!
 
Ancestry Research
Maybe your heritage is a big part of who you are. Maybe you celebrate your ethnic cooking or cultural trades. Maybe you don’t know anything about your background and want to find out before the wedding. Doing some ancestry research can be a huge way to infuse your personality into your wedding and the planning of it. Talking to family members (your elder family can be invaluable here!) or researching online can give you a lot of insights into your heritage, which can in turn be of great influence on your wedding and reception!
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Personality Tests
Psychology is a young discipline, barely over a century old, but it has come a long way since the first studies of human behavior took place. There are many personality tests out there that classify you based on your answers to questions posed about your attitudes and goals, likes, dislikes, and beliefs. By examining a variety of parameters, these tests might give you some clues about your personality that you didn’t notice about yourself before. They might also highlight the benefits of a feature you’ve noticed but never took pride in. Taking a deep look at yourself might just be what it takes to find your bridal personality!
 
There are lots of ways to find out the things about yourself that you want to showcase when your big day comes. Getting married is all about celebrating the love of the bride and groom, and both your personality signatures will be all over the event. So remember that finding your bridal personality begins and ends with you!
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Authored by contributing writer, Shannon Lochwood.
Shannon Lochwood currently lives in Southern California. She has a passion for weddings and loves to write about anything related to special "I do" moments. In her free time she loves to hike and spend time with her family and her two lovely dogs

@shannonlochwood
http://shannonlochwood.weebly.com/

Site Visit Review: The Meadows

11/22/2017

 
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We know how valuable a venue that 'no one knows about just yet' can be!  Newer venues are new opportunities to plan your event around the date YOU WANT, rather than have to pick from only a few days that are left available in the calendar year.

The Meadows Event Center in Platteville is that little gem you might be looking for!

Formally called, The Sachet, they have new owners and are open for 2018 weddings!
The owner, Simon, gave us a personal tour and we are happy to share some of our favorite features with you!
  • Convenient location in Northern Colorado
  • Affordable
  • Can seat 150 guests
  • Gazebo ceremonies
  • Views of the mountains
  • Select your own vendors!
  • Ample parking
  • Pond, patio and garden - great photo ops
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We love meeting with venues and sharing our experiences with clients. We keep a list of hundreds of venues in Colorado as a reference. Call us if you need help finding the perfect fit for your event!
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Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken
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2017 Annual Manager's Conference - SAFEbuilt

10/21/2017

 
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For years My Big Day has been a trusted partner in event planning for corporations. We love the variety of customers we have, and the new challenges every conference, meeting, retreat and party can bring!
This year we were honored to work with a new client, SAFEbuilt. Their corporate headquarters are based in Loveland, CO - and they have offices nationwide.
SAFEbuilt is dedicated to improving people’s lives by helping to create vibrant, thriving communities. They partner with communities on the rise—helping them achieve their development, planning, and compliance goals to become the best versions of themselves. They offer comprehensive community development services, they empower municipalities large and small to envision, plan, and execute innovative solutions that encourage ongoing community improvement.
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In 2017 SAFEbuilt is celebrating 25 years in business. They are a fast-growing company with passionate employees. 

With so much growth and a need to connect folks from all over the US, and put together relevant and useful content - My Big Day was brought in to organize details, manage presentations and overall content, assist with employee activities, oversee hotel meals, AV and operations - and the conference as a whole.
The 2017 conference was held at the world-leading Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado. Management traveled from all over the US to be part of this 4 day knowledge sharing, training and bonding retreat.

Below are some photos from Michelle Badger Photography.

We were thrilled to be the corporate event planners for this conference. Meetings, retreats, conventions, business luncheons - we love to plan it all!
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Contact My Big Day

Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

The Harrison Ranch Wedding

10/11/2017

 
Sometimes, My Big Day wedding planners are brought in at the last minute, for “day of” only help.  Other times, we are fortunate enough to work with a couple, crafting and creating THE perfect day from start to finish.  While we are always happy to fill either role, crafting a couple’s dream wedding vision from start to finish is always a labor of love and considered a privilege. Craig & Catherine Harrison had a vision for their Big Day, and we had the privilege of making that dream come true during their September 16, 2017 ranch wedding.

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Craig and Catherine dreamed of celebrating with friends and family on their family owned ranch located just outside of Timnath, Colorado.  Their expansive property was the perfect place to not only be wed to to each other, but to also combine their love of their new longhorn cattle herd operation and new show barn, with Catherine’s fondness of all things glamorous and shiny!  Open pastures, bubbling brooks, and painted mountains provided the perfect backdrop for this dream wedding, and the newly constructed show barn offered the perfect spot for a festive cocktail hour and dancing.
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As wedding planners, we always have an eye for detail - small details and touches pack a punch and can pull everything together.  Catherine was all about the details - from the feminine and soft floral arrangements hand picked and held in family heirloom vases, to the old books and picture frames, repurposed as barn decor.  She pulled this vision of  “high sophistication with a rustic flare” together with antique furniture, lace and tulle, wine barrels, and candlelight provided by sparkly votive jars. The floral arrangements that were placed throughout the ceremony site, barn, and dining tent were simply stunning.

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Our job of pulling all of the details together began early on September 16.  Our team oversaw the set up the ceremony site and stage - complete with a hand made lectern provided by our groom, Craig.  We worked closely with florist, Lace and Lillies as well as baker, Sarah B's Bakery, to place floral displays throughout the venue, as well as a delicious dessert bar, located in the barn.  Caterers Juli y Juan, and their team worked to create flawless displays of tasty dishes, hand picked by the bride and groom for their guests.  First look and pre-ceremony photos took place throughout the property, and were lovingly captured by Ash Meier Weddings and Arcadian Pictures.

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Once guests arrived, we really got to work, making sure all the moving parts of the beautiful ceremony took place.  The groom and all of the attendants (all grown children and grandchildren of both Craig and Catherine) departed to the far end of the ranch property to gather in the little truck, purchased and remodeled for the wedding celebration.  Catherine and her little flower girl waited up at the couple’s home, ready to be brought down to the ceremony site in a beautiful horse drawn carriage, fit for a princess.  The timing was perfect, and it was almost like a scene from a movie - the little red truck carrying the wedding party drove over a picturesque bridge to the ceremony site, arriving just in time for Catherine to meet them in her horse drawn carriage.  

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The ceremony was led by close friend, and match-maker Bill Warren, and guests watched as Craig and Catherine read their hand-written vows and exchanged rings.  The acoustical music of the Jonathan Moody Band added the perfect romantic flare to the beautiful ceremony, set facing the setting mountain sun.

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Once the ceremony concluded, guests made their way to the show barn for a generous cocktail hour - complete with 3 bars!  Dinner was served in an adjoining tent, with beautiful table decor, placed lovingly by the bride, Catherine, and Juli & Juan’s staff.  Following dinner, the party really kicked off with dancing and drinking under the light of the evening stars, right outside of the the barn.  Guests could kick up their heels dancing to the Jonathan Moody Band, or they could choose to mingle around the wine barrel tables inside of the barn, or out near the fire pit, where a Cigar Bar was set for guests to try out.

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The evening was full of fun, friends, family, and love!  Craig and Catherine’s vision and dream was a success and perhaps, one of the most beautiful events we have had the pleasure of being a part of. We see many more parties and celebrations taking place in this beautiful spot, and we wish Craig and Catherine all the best as they begin their new life together!

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Wedding Professionals:

Venue: Home in Timnath, CO
Dress: Tara LaTour from Anna-Be Bridal Boutique
Boots: Rocketbuster
Fur: Coyote Creations
Groom's Suit: B.Spoke Clothing
Cake: Sarah B's Bakery 
Hair: Tara at Suite C Salon
Music: Jonathon Moody Band
Flowers: Lace and Lilies
Event Planner: My Big Day Events
Catering: Juli and Juan's Kitchen
Photography: Ash Meier Weddings
Decor Rentals: House of Yonder
Event Rentals: Flexx Productions

Car Service: NoCo Party Bus
Carriage: Colorado Carriage & Wagon
Cigar Bar: The Cigar Guys
Videography: Arcadian Pictures
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Contact My Big Day

Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken
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Tips for Cancelling Your Big Day (Parties, Corporate events, Weddings, Meetings, Retreats, etc.)

10/9/2017

 

Tips for Cancelling Your Big Day (Parties, Corporate events, Weddings, Meetings, Retreats, etc.)

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Having been in the planning business for over 20 years, we've experienced a thing or two when it comes to cancellations. Whether it's an illness, tragedy, weather related issue, or a 'life change'... we know how life can throw you curve-balls.

Below is a list our team came up with that EVERY event should use or at the very least consider when planning a large event.
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Planning in Advance
  • Make sure your vendors will take calls and emails on weekends- and will respond.
  • Event insurance is an option. It comes in many forms that you can purchase online. We highly recommend it!
  • Read your contracts carefully. (For both vendors and insurance) What is their cancellation clause? Can you reschedule?
  • Have a document available with every vendor's phone number and email for emergency contacts. It doesn't hurt to have contact information for VIPs with your company or bridal party so that those who can make decisions are available to you.
  • Have multiple ways to contact you attendees. Keep a spreadsheet with emails and phone numbers for quick access. Or, if you have a website or social media page - keep it updated for your guests.
  • Consider the time of year you are planning. Look at past weather to predict future complications.
  • Always have a 'plan B' - for every element of your event.  Both postponing and cancellation.
  • Let's your guests know what you plan B is in the case of potential cancellation- that way there are no surprises.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. If you are holding a conference and need technical supplies, is there a store nearby that you could run to?  If you have a mountain wedding and your florist is in an accident, is there a flower shop nearby?
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Post Mortem
  • Inform your vendors
  • Inform your guests
  • Contact your insurance company ASAP to get the paperwork rolling
  • Offer succinct, clear messaging
  • Can you reuse materials, sell decorations you purchased?
  • Breathe. This happens. Feel confident in your decision - don't second guess!


Next time - hire an event planner to manage all of the details, plan B's and emergencies!
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Contact My Big Day

Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

Great Venues for Hosting a Birthday Party, Bridal or Baby Shower or any other private party in Northern Colorado!

7/18/2017

 
A continuation of our first blog,  "Affordable Event/Venue Rentals in Northern Colorado"
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We get this question ALL THE TIME... "I really don't want to host my party (bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, retirement party, surprise party, etc) in my home - and I don't want to pay wedding venue prices to host this party. What do I do? Where can I go?"

There are plenty of options in Northern Colorado. Here are a few of our favorites....
Fort Collins:

The Lodge at Mackenzie Place
A hidden gem tucked in suburbia, off of Harmony Rd! We have had the pleasure of being part of or hosting a number of events here. The atmosphere and decor is very 'Colorado Lodge.' The management company is flexible and EASY to work with!
Why we love it:
  • Can host up to 160 guests!
  • Affordable
  • Catering Kitchen onsite
  • Bring your own catering
  • Centrally located
Loveland:

The Majestic Gathering Place
The Majestic just went through a huge renovation! This lovely historic building in downtown Loveland boasts wood floors, plenty of space, and a neutral pallet just waiting for your decor! We love downtown locations like this for pre and post partying!
Why we love it:
  • Rental includes tables, chairs and linens
  • Affordable
  • Kitchen onsite
  • Bring your own catering
  • Bring your own alcohol
  • Can seat a large number of guests
 Greeley:

The Platte River Fort
This venue has everything! The rustic lux decor makes for a mountain retreat feel. There are a number of spaces all around the property that allow for events of all sizes. We've hosted very small private parties in the Lodge itself, and large parties in the barn! The event team is great to work with and the venue is truly unique!
Why we love it:
  • Bring your own catering and bartender
  • Overnight accommodations options onsite
  • Great AV options
  • Fire pits!
  • The outdoor patio bar
  • The views!
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Contact My Big Day
Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

Food Truck + Martini Bar = "Love is Love" Bridal Shower

6/19/2017

 
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My Big Day was honored to plan a bridal shower for this lovely Fort Collins family.  Mackenzie and Allison will wed this upcoming August.
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Mackenzie's family hosted the shower in their home. Her mom, Nancy, is known for her martini parties.  Their deck became 3 martini stations, where guests could mix their own drinks. A new food truck in town served up some amazing eats!  And a dessert display took over the kitchen, with tons of bite sized sweets.
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Thank you to all the vendors who helped with this fun affair!

Event Professionals:

Event Planners: My Big Day
Alcohol Delivery: Wilbur's Total Beverage

Event Rentals: Robin Rentals
Sweets: Starlight Dessert Bar
Florist: Palmer Flowers
Food Truck Catering:
Trattoria Oreganata
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Contact My Big Day
Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help.
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.


~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~

My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

A Fishing Themed Birthday Party... "The Big ONE"

1/19/2017

 
When you're related to an Event Planner, you just can't have a boring birthday! 
Check out our one year old's Fishing Themed birthday party!  "The Big ONE"

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A tackle box, wood stumps, picture frames, lake quotes, fish scale cupcake liners, fish net, cut-out fish, number 1,  wooden box, blue sparkly 'shimmery lake' fabric, fishing net, oar, fish cupcakes,  fish cookies,  and meringue 'fish farts' cookies completed this display.
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  We replaced the pot rack with a fishing net filled with water colored balloons, and fish cut-outs.  The kitchen island was covered in sparkly blue 'lake' fabric, and surrounded by 3 tiers of bed skirts, a variety of blue colors.
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The food was all fishing themed, of course!  Lake water, fresh water, submarine sandwiches, seashell pasta, sailboat eggs, fish food (fruit salad), seaweed salad (spinach dip), worms (Cheetos),  and PB & Jellyfish sandwiches.
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The guest of honor had his highchair placed between his gifts. Behind him was some blue shimmery fabric, covered by a net. The fishing net had photos of him pinned with clothespins.
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If you are in need of some party planning help, give us a ring!  We love a theme!

My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068

Email Us

Located in Loveland, CO

As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains,
and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Estes Park, Longmont, Greeley

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A Devil's Thumb Ranch Mountain Wedding

8/4/2015

 
When Justin and Cara hired My Big Day Events to help with their BIG DAY,  we quickly figured out that these two wanted their out-of-town guests to enjoy a true mountain experience,  and that they wanted to  P-A-R-T-Y!!!!  Mission accomplished!
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The day was filled with thoughtful touches, traditions, and dancing ---- LOTS of dancing!
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Wedding Professionals:

Event Planners:
My Big Day
Ceremony:
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Reception:  Devil's Thumb Ranch - Broad Axe Barn

Photographer: David Lynn Photography
Video: Amazing Wedding Movies
Florist:
Plum Sage
Rentals: Event Rents
Music:
Hipster Mama Productions

Advice from Amateurs & Bad Bridesmaids

6/5/2015

 
- by Christine Forster, My Big Day

Last night I was so looking forward to a nice, relaxing evening at my nail salon... ahhh.... one hour in a massage chair, getting a pedicure, reading wedding magazines. But that's not how the night played out.

The salon was hopping - nearly every chair was taken. I was sat next to a loud, abrasive brunette and her friend who were having a little bit of a girls night.
The brunette clearly didn't notice the soothing whimsical music in the background and chairs lined with ladies reclined with their eyes closed. Her voice carried across the entire salon. She spoke as if her words of wisdom were meant for everyone there.
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Two minutes in I heard the word 'wedding' and my ears perked up. The brunette's friend was getting married and they were catching up to talk about wedding details.  The conversation was like nothing I have ever heard before - mostly because we meet with bride's and grooms - not all their friends and bridal party.  Never have I heard a bride get so much advice in such a short period of time... so much BAD advice. The experience inspired this post. 

Every bride should read this:
Just because your friend got married last year, it does not  make her an expert on YOUR wedding - or weddings in general.

Advice from Amateurs: An amateur is someone who is NOT a professional.  If you are seeking consultation from friends who married before you, they may not be the best people to ask.  Why? Your day is unique to you. You had your own vision for your wedding and an amateur can't necessarily advise you on specifics for your day. They only know the tiny bit they've experienced.
Bad Bridesmaids:  A bad bridesmaid is in it for all the wrong reasons. If you have a bridesmaid who never asks you, "What do YOU want?" or "How do YOU feel about that?".... only give their own opinions or tell you how you should feel - you my friend have a bad bridesmaid.
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For a full hour I sat and listened to opinion after opinion and bad advice after bad advice. The poor bride was exhausted by the brunette, I could tell. Never once did her friend/bridesmaid ask her how she was feeling or what she would like. She just gave advice as if she were a seasoned pro.

Things to leave up to the Pros:

  • Timings (hair, makeup, photos - basically the entire day)
  • Vendor Recommendations (unless your friend has see the vendor in action more than once)
  • Dealing with complicated family dynamics
  • Color Palette (Really, this is up to you, don't listen to what your friends prefer. You have to live with your photos - not them)
  • Photo shots (again- the pros can give you advice, but ultimately it is up to you)
  • Pricing (The Pros see contracts every day. We can estimate pricing for every aspect of an event)

So... did I step in and call the Bad Bridesmaid out?
No.   I could have passed the bride my card and offered to help, but some situations aren't worth jumping in the middle of.  Let's hope the bride comes to her senses and decides to hire a pro!

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