Author: Tanya Viljoen

Why a Wedding Binder is Super Important!

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   You have heard about this magical creature before: the wedding binder. Yes, almost every bride has one. Some brides even started with their binders since they were 12 years old. But, I also know about a few brides […]

Smart Strategies to nail your first consultation + FREE Printable!

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Congratulations! You have landed your first clients as a wedding planner, and things are definitely looking up on your side. We have all been there before: The nervousness, what to wear, will they be happy with my pricing, […]

How to Set Up a Wedding Budget + FREE Printable!

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   No doubt, we all dread the sitting down and setting up of an official budget – unless you’re an accounting whiz who loves numbers – but it is important that your wedding has a set budget, and that […]

11 Things you can do to gain wedding planning experience

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   We’ve all been there before: No experience = no job offerings or potential clients. People want to hire individuals who have certain skills and experience, because they have more trust in said individuals’ services. Even if you have […]

The Ultimate Guide to Dancing at a Wedding

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Don’t let nobody put you in the corner! No one expects you to pull out a fancy Latin-American style dance at someone’s wedding (though that will be quite entertaining), but it will be satisfying to be able to […]

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Food

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Here’s the thing: people love to eat. It’s in our nature…Whether you are opting for plated dinners or considering a buffet, every wedding needs (good) food, right? Yes!   Catering at a wedding is something you should try […]

A Guide to Your Wedding Ceremony

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Ceremonies 101. This is where it all happens. The best photographic moments, the tears, the “I do”, the vows, the groom’s facial expression, the dress… But do we know how it all works? Organizing your wedding ceremony can […]

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Decor

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Décor 101. This is the fun part of wedding planning. It is a chance to get in touch with your creative side and to be innovative – no one likes “cookie cutter” weddings. Like the purple and silver […]

Wedding Flowers & Their Meanings

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Ever wondered why celebrities and some brides are very specific about what flowers they choose for their wedding? It might partially be because of how the colors of the flowers fit into their color scheme and wedding style, […]

All you need to know about the Harry Potter Wedding Theme

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   This one is especially for all the Harry Potter fans out there. Movie themed weddings have taken the industry by storm a few years back already. There are plenty of ideas for each type of theme. The newest […]

Who normally Pays for What at a Wedding? [Infographic]

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   One of the most important questions about weddings is quite an embarrassing one: Who is going to pay all of this? No one really wants to face the parents or other members of the bridal party with this, […]

How to keep your Wedding Guests Happy

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Have you ever been to a wedding where all the guests seem so happy… And then, 90% of them leave after dinner?! What is up with that? Why did no one even stay behind to dance or eat […]

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Flowers and their Seasons [Infographic]

  Flowers are seasonal. This is very important when choosing your wedding flowers. Seasons contribute to the florists’ pricing and fluctuation in flower pricing, which will influence how much a wedding costs. Due to the availability of flowers, some florists or wedding suppliers stick to an availability chart because it is such a mission to find certain […]

The Ultimate List of Resources for Wedding Planners

This post is for anyone who wants a career change or are simply new to the wedding planning industry and need some basic direction. We all have to start somewhere, right?  We have gone into the massive universe of the internet to bring you the best tools and resources for wedding planners. Some are paid, […]

How to save up enough money for your wedding

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦     Wedding budgets are dreaded by most, because no one likes to talk about money. But, your wedding budget is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding day. Your budget may save you […]

The 12 Most Romantic Love Quotes to use in your Vows

⇨ Planning a wedding? Save time and effort by grabbing our Wedding Planner Bundle here! ⇦   Your wedding vows should be personal and romantic, yes… but even if you don’t have writers block when writing it down, it is not really wrong to quote anyone else in your vows. Especially if it is about […]

19+ Ways to save money on your wedding

    We are currently experiencing another penny-pinching phase when it comes to the economy, so more and more people are looking for ways to save when working out their wedding budgets. There are only so much to cut out of the budget, but what about ways to cut around the “budget cuts” (wink)? Here is a […]

All you need to know about the Fairytale Wedding Theme

The fairytale wedding theme is one of those magical wedding styles that we all dreamt about as little girls. Most of us had our favorite “princess” looks in mind, such as Cinderella with her white gown. Now, as adults, we obviously want to add a more mature touch to this wedding look, without it losing […]