Head Count, Head Count, Head Count

This is just a quick post on the importance of head count. More often, than not- a Bride is usually on a tight budget, and decides to cut corners in all the wrong places.  There have been times, when I have met with brides and they have already spent 1/2 or a 3rd of their budget on a venue and then want us to perform miracles within their budget. Today, I want to tell you where you should cut corners- Head Count!

Your entire wedding budget; with the exception of attire, is based on your head count number. More heads = more plates of food, more tables, more chairs, more centerpieces, more linens, more napkins, more drinks, more cake servings, more programs, more invitations, and more favors! Going into a wedding on a strict budget-think $100 per head and this is on the cheaper side, so if you don't think the person on your guest list is worth the 100 bucks and more than likely, won't bring a gift- cut them off the list! Stop worrying about having a huge guest count and remember that you have dreamed about this day, since you were a little girl and have that dream wedding with the guests that truly matter; those guests that you can't imagine not sharing in your big day!

There is my spill- Want your dream wedding? Cut down on that head count!

Pretty, Beautiful, Georgeous! Shoals Wedding at RTJ!

Whenever I think of the word "stunning," I think of this wedding! This wedding was beyond Gorgeous! We loved every detail and every detail was perfectly captured by Create Studios!

I just have to tell the back story of this couple. Lauren and Chad's parents are best friends and grew up together! Yes, the parents got them together! How perfect is that for the parents of these two! It was so neat to arrive at planning meetings with both sets of parents and get to discuss all aspects of the wedding!

These two are sooooo cute together and they take the winning trophy for the best First Dance! Loved working with them and enjoyed every minute of their wedding!

 

Had to share there sweet video trailer by Woodnote Media!

 

http://vimeo.com/110487190

 

 

 

Vendors include: Create Photography, Woodnote Media,  Robert Trent Jones Muscle Shoals, Amy's Cakes, Lola's, Party Pros USA, Inspiring Awe Events, Quad City Limo, The Transformation

The Best Blended Family! Lovely North Alabama Wedding!

I love love love this wedding, partly because they are family(so maybe I am a bit biased). These family grew in numbers on this wedding day and it was such a sweet sight to see! This wedding ceremony took place at Daughtery Farms in Florence, AL where the couples children were the bridal party. The ceremony was simple and beautiful! The Bride was STUNNING in her "Southern Belle," lace gown. Nothing could be more perfect for this day-the weather was perfect, just in time for the ceremony to begin; and watching this family grow right there in front of a beautiful waterfall adjacent to a pond and barn= Amazing Sight!
The reception took place at the family home on the river. Beautiful Décor, Delicious Food, and incredible entertainment made this day even more perfect! This family was meant to be blended together; just being around the children and seeing how they just click like they have been siblings for years; is so heart warming! Here are some absolutely gorgeous photos by Alabella Studios!

Ceremony Location: Daughtery Farms
Photography: Alabella Studios-Florence, AL
Videography- Woodnote Media-Decatur, AL
Food Provided by: Chef Next Door- Huntsville, AL
Floral- Lola's- Sheffield, AL
Entertainment-Shane Baker
Wedding Coordination- Inspiring Awe Events-Muscle Shoals, AL
Rentals-Party Pros-Florence, AL
Cakes-Amy's Cakes- Killen, AL
Bridal Gown-Cherry Tree Lane-Florence, AL
Tux Rentals-Party Pros-Florence, AL

Breathtaking Wedding in Florence, AL

Blake and Oliver were by far the most laid back couple I have ever had the privilege to work with. They are so naturally in love, that I bet the day after they were married; felt the same for them; as the days prior. They were totally meant to be!
 They share a love of the outdoors and what better place to get married than on family property surrounded by endless trees. This wedding was SOOO beautiful and super fun! All of the details where just amazing!
This couple has an over-abundance of friends(as you can tell from the photos) but if you meet this couple, you will know why-they are such kind people and make a dynamic couple! Here are some photos by Taylor Haynie Photography!

 

 

Awesome Vendors Include:

Taylor Haynie Photography-Birmingham, AL

Rhoda P's Catering-Muscle Shoals, AL

Amy's Cakes-Florence, AL

Natalie Faggioni(Make-up)- Florence, AL

Duggars Florist- Tuscumbia, AL

Wood Arch and accents- Robin Mathews-Florence, AL

Party Pros- Florence, AL

Inspiring Awe Events-Muscle Shoals, AL

 

 

Love that is deeper than SEC Football! Eryn and Joseph

I truly love this couple and their families. It was a wedding that I got to help plan from the beginning stages, and I remember the first meeting and discussing that the Groom was a big Alabama fan and the Bride was a big Auburn fan. If you are not familiar with SEC Football, this is something that most fans think could ruin a relationship haha; but not this couple; they are the sweetest, house divided couple and have a love for one another that was much more than football(this is a hard thing living in a state that football is life!).
Football aside, these two knew each other in high school and ended up together! Had their first date a country ice cream shop and shared love of baseball, as well. So many movies involve love and sports, but I am not sure which movie to relate this couple to; they have their own love story; that until their wedding day(during speeches) that I hadn't heard about. God has really had a hand in this couple's relationship and when God is the center, SEC football can not get in the way :) Here are some gorgeous photos by Alicia Looney Photography of their big day!

Amazing Vendors include
Alicia Looney Photography- Athens, AL
Annabella at Cedar Glenn- Huntsville, AL
Cakes- Amy's Cakes-Killen, AL
C&A Catering- Athens, AL
Make-Up- Andrea Davis-Decatur, AL
Inspiring Awe Events-Planning and Floral