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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Esther & Eric 10/14/11
The Old Bag Factory Wedding
Esther & Eric 10/14/11
The Old Bag Factory of Goshen, Indiana proved to be a dynamic wedding venue for Esther and Eric. This location provided a unique feel that warmly welcomed all guests. A lighted pathway led the guests inside where they were directed to pose for a photo guestbook. After signing in and dropping off gifts in the beautiful, rustic foyer, guests were free to seat themselves among round tables which surrounded the aisle for the romantic ceremony.
Throughout the entire evening, the personalities of both the bride and groom were beautifully incorporated into every aspect of the wedding celebration. From the favors (bags of coffee) to the reception offering a delicious choice of desserts, the night suited the couple perfectly. Following the dessert reception, the ceremony aisle was transformed into a dance floor. The remainder of the evening was a true celebration with family and friends dancing the night away. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of this touching ceremony and celebration.
How the couple utilized their Bridal Assistant:
REHEARSAL:
provided emergency kit on site
marked bridal party ceremony spots
rehearsal coordination/questions
WEDDING DAY:
provided emergency kit on site
lit candles
secured/removed aisle runner
assisted in directing wedding helpers and guests
ceremony coordination
cued bridal party
dismissed tables
Monday, August 29, 2011
Morgan & Jared 8/13/11
A Naturally Beautiful Vineyard Wedding
Morgan and Jared 8/13/11
Morgan and Jared decided to celebrate their marriage in a vineyard. Shamrock Vineyard, located in Waldo, Ohio provided a gorgeous backdrop to this couples' outdoor wedding and reception.
Ceremony site during set-up
During the ceremony
It's All in the Details
Being the creative bride she is, Morgan planned some very unique details for her wedding...
In lieu of programs, Morgan designed a program board for her guests to view as they arrived:
A very creative guest book and name tags:
Gift Table:
Table Decorations:
Every bride and every wedding are different, each having their own vision and tasks to be accomplished. For this wedding, Morgan utilized her Bridal Assistant in the following ways:
DURING THE WEEK:
addresses all thank you notes ahead of time
2 DAYS BEFORE:
picked up/delivered wedding gown
wrapped silverware
assembled favors
assisted with program board
DAY BEFORE:
picked up/stored food
WEDDING DAY:
delivered food
vendor contact
set-up ceremony/reception
transformed ceremony to reception
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Real Brides, Real Advice
The results are in!
Question #1: What is the one thing you wish you would have known before you started planning your wedding?
"I wish I would have known how important a wedding day coordinator was before I started planning. Someone to answer the million questions that the bride shouldn't have to answer the night before or day of. Someone to take control of the crowds during pictures and right before ceremony/reception. For a successful, stress free wedding day, you NEED a coordinator!!!" -Heather
"To not always listen to what other people want and focus on what exactly I wanted for my wedding. Eventually I got gutsy, but it is difficult making decisions with too many opinions around." -Caitlin
"I wish I would have realized how NOT important the small details really are. I wouldn't have worried about the font or the specific color of things if I understood how little people actually notice (or care). It's all about making sure they're having a good time, not about the place cards!" -Jessica
"I wish I would have known all the LITTLE details that went into a wedding so I could plan ahead and do them while I had time. When the wedding finally rolled around there were so many last minute things I wish I would have done when the stress was a little lower!" -Lauren
"Looking back, I wish I would have known how stressful wedding planning CAN be, and how much I wasn't going to care about any of that stress once the wedding day came around. Wedding planning does not have to be stressful. Just take it one decision at a time and have fun with it. People will try to give opinions and you will worry that you're making rash decisions, but in the end, you're not going to care what happened on your wedding day; you'll just be happy you're finally there!" -Lindsay
Question #2: If you could plan your wedding all over again, what is one thing you would make sure to do/not do?
"I wish I would have had a better concept of time the day of my wedding. I missed out on some pictures that I really wanted because we ran out of time before and I forgot afterward. I would have liked someone to step up and tell my photographers that certain things needed to happen. Bad photographers make for an unorganized stressful day. They did not take control like they should have." -Heather
"I would make sure to make my guest list instructions more clear. We had about 250 people at the wedding and had to cut the list quite a bit, so we only gave so many plus ones. Luckily it worked out, but a lot of people who were not given a plus one brought a guest, and did not have a seat placement." -Caitlin
"I think the best decision we made was to have a live cover band. It was WELL worth the money and definitely made the reception. Without good music (and someone reading the mood), it's really hard to keep the dancing going. Ours was perfect. I would have spent the extra money on getting my hair done for the wedding. I attempted to do it on my own, and it was fine, but not WEDDING. -Jessica
"Honestly I don't think I'd change anything...I loved my wedding...and not to brag but it was really perfect! I had a amazing friends and family who helped with every detail and decorations, etc....it was amazing!" -Lauren
"To change anything about the planning process, I would have planned my wedding pictures out a little bit more. It was a really hot day and we didn't have an indoor option for pictures, so we ended up with some cool group shots but once those were done, we were all tired of being outside and only got a couple photos with just me and my husband. On top of that, I only got a couple shots with the family members after the wedding. I just expected the photographer to have all these ideas on his own and when all the events were taking place, i was too excited for the reception to care what he was doing with the family members. He did a FANTASTIC JOB though." -Lindsay
Question #1: What is the one thing you wish you would have known before you started planning your wedding?
"I wish I would have known how important a wedding day coordinator was before I started planning. Someone to answer the million questions that the bride shouldn't have to answer the night before or day of. Someone to take control of the crowds during pictures and right before ceremony/reception. For a successful, stress free wedding day, you NEED a coordinator!!!" -Heather
"To not always listen to what other people want and focus on what exactly I wanted for my wedding. Eventually I got gutsy, but it is difficult making decisions with too many opinions around." -Caitlin
"I wish I would have realized how NOT important the small details really are. I wouldn't have worried about the font or the specific color of things if I understood how little people actually notice (or care). It's all about making sure they're having a good time, not about the place cards!" -Jessica
"I wish I would have known all the LITTLE details that went into a wedding so I could plan ahead and do them while I had time. When the wedding finally rolled around there were so many last minute things I wish I would have done when the stress was a little lower!" -Lauren
"Looking back, I wish I would have known how stressful wedding planning CAN be, and how much I wasn't going to care about any of that stress once the wedding day came around. Wedding planning does not have to be stressful. Just take it one decision at a time and have fun with it. People will try to give opinions and you will worry that you're making rash decisions, but in the end, you're not going to care what happened on your wedding day; you'll just be happy you're finally there!" -Lindsay
Question #2: If you could plan your wedding all over again, what is one thing you would make sure to do/not do?
"I wish I would have had a better concept of time the day of my wedding. I missed out on some pictures that I really wanted because we ran out of time before and I forgot afterward. I would have liked someone to step up and tell my photographers that certain things needed to happen. Bad photographers make for an unorganized stressful day. They did not take control like they should have." -Heather
"I would make sure to make my guest list instructions more clear. We had about 250 people at the wedding and had to cut the list quite a bit, so we only gave so many plus ones. Luckily it worked out, but a lot of people who were not given a plus one brought a guest, and did not have a seat placement." -Caitlin
"I think the best decision we made was to have a live cover band. It was WELL worth the money and definitely made the reception. Without good music (and someone reading the mood), it's really hard to keep the dancing going. Ours was perfect. I would have spent the extra money on getting my hair done for the wedding. I attempted to do it on my own, and it was fine, but not WEDDING. -Jessica
"Honestly I don't think I'd change anything...I loved my wedding...and not to brag but it was really perfect! I had a amazing friends and family who helped with every detail and decorations, etc....it was amazing!" -Lauren
"To change anything about the planning process, I would have planned my wedding pictures out a little bit more. It was a really hot day and we didn't have an indoor option for pictures, so we ended up with some cool group shots but once those were done, we were all tired of being outside and only got a couple photos with just me and my husband. On top of that, I only got a couple shots with the family members after the wedding. I just expected the photographer to have all these ideas on his own and when all the events were taking place, i was too excited for the reception to care what he was doing with the family members. He did a FANTASTIC JOB though." -Lindsay
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Bridal Survey Questions!
Question #1: What is the one thing you wish you would have known before you started planning your wedding?
Question #2: If you could plan your wedding all over again, what is one thing you would make sure to do/not do?
Question #2: If you could plan your wedding all over again, what is one thing you would make sure to do/not do?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Bridal Assistant: What I Do
Now that you know how I have come to be a bridal assistant (see previous post), let me now explain what I do as a bridal assistant...
My main focus is to help out with any last minute details and odds & ends jobs that inevitably come up as the wedding day approaches, focusing on being there for the bride in any way possible on her actual wedding day. I also am available in the planning stages of the wedding.
"Last Minute Details" Services:
Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner
Setting up/ tearing down
Finishing last minute tasks for the wedding
Running last minute errands
Transporting items/people
Being in charge of the bride's phone
Answering questions for the bride
Any other tasks that would help out
Wedding Day
Dealing with any "hiccups" so the bride won't even know about them
Setting up/ tearing down
Making sure ceremony/reception sites are in order
Coordinating pre-ceremony, ceremony, and reception
Getting food and feeding bridal party
Having an emergency kit on site
Organizing "get ready" rooms
Making sure bridal party/family/friends follow timeline
Making sure everyone is at the right place, right time, with what they need
Helping the bride/bridesmaids get ready
Transporting items/people
Picking up flower arrangements
Working with caterer, musicians, etc.
Contacting/paying vendors
Taking pictures for bridal party with their personal cameras
Any other tasks that would help out
Really, the possibilities are endless. Just ask, and I will do it!
Pre-Wedding Consultation and Services:
Beyond the rehearsal and wedding days, I am also offering myself for a free consultation to get to know you and your needs/wants. We will fill out a consultation sheet together, with you telling me how much or little you would like me involved.
I am also available the months, weeks, and days before the wedding for anything including: contacting possible vendors, dress/decoration shopping, putting favors together, etc. Again, just tell me what you need and I will get it done!
I am currently compiling a vendor resource that you will be able to use to sort through and use to make contacts.
Pricing and Availability:
Contact me for more information on pricing and availability:
yourbridalassistant@gmail.com
(740) 816-2879
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
From PA to Bridal Assistant
"Sarah, will you be the PA for my wedding?"
"Sure, Erica! I will be your PA...wait, what is a PA?"
My college roommate went on to explain that "PA" is short for Personal Assistant. I soon found out my role as a PA would be to take care of the Bride on her wedding day. Erica assured me I was perfect for the job because I was so organized and a control freak!
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| The beautiful bride, Erica, with her PA |
These were my initial thoughts... "Sure, Erica, just tell me that you did not have any room for another bridesmaid so you made up this position to squeeze me into your wedding!" and "So, while all our other friends get to buy a new dress, get pampered, and stand up with you during the wedding, I get to do all the dirty work?!"
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| Yes, I even helped her in this department! |
I did get to do all the "dirty work"- and I loved it! Looking back, I am so glad Erica asked me to be her PA. She was exactly right- I loved organizing the wedding and letting out the control freak from within! No, I wasn't a bridesmaid, but everyone was asking for MY help! I enjoyed being a PA so much that I have decided to start my own business as a Bridal Assistant.
And, that is the very beginning- how this was all started. I can't thank Erica enough for getting me started. So, here I go from Personal Assistant to Bridal Assistant...I am here for YOU! It's YOUR day, and I want it to go YOUR way.
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