Do-It-Yourself Weddings: But Wait!! There’s More!!
Do-It-Yourself Weddings: But Wait!! There’s More!! For the Ultimate Stressful Experience – Part III There are gobbs of things an amateur cannot anticipate (Yes, gobbs! That is the technically correct term.), and as a result, amateurs often bite off more than they can chew. If you have an experienced guide, he/she can anticipate problems for you. With the advice of a competent planner, you can solve them, avoid them or take a smaller bite. More things will work better with guidance, but your stress level will still be very high. Not only are you The Bride, but you must also fill...
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Do-It-Yourself Weddings: Time & Timing For the Ultimate Stressful Experience – Part II In my experience, the single most common cause of problems in any wedding – DIY or not – arises with regard to the time and timing for all parts of the day’s schedule. Knowing how much time each aspect of the day requires and, just as important, how much transition time is needed between things is critical to a smooth-flowing, stress-free day. The first thing you need to know is that everything requires more time than you think – EVERYTHING. The second thing you need to know is...
Read MoreDo It Yourself Weddings – For the Ultimate Stressful Expeerience
With over 35 years in the wedding industry and approximately fifteen-hundred weddings under my belt, I have seen just about everything that can happen at a wedding – both good and bad. My purpose in writing the essays that follow is to encourage the good things and help you avoid the bad. Bear in mind that, even when a few things go awry (there is always something that does not go according to plan), nearly every couple still ends up married and has a good time. Stress can be a Wedding Killer. It can suck the Joy right out of your day. Please understand: there is a certain amount of...
Read MoreKaren Alger & Tony Fischer – The Troutdale House
Karen Alger & Tony Fischer The highlight of Tony’s and Karen’s wedding ceremony was none of the things you might normally expect. Don’t get me wrong. Everything was great! The Troutdale House was the perfect setting for this intimate wedding. Karen was a lovely bride (perfect gown and flowers, hair and make-up) and Tony was a handsome groom (perfectly fitted tux from Mr. Formal in Gresham and a great haircut!). Karen was especially pleased with Mr Formal’s customer service! The minister [yours truly] was distinguished looking and added just...
Read MoreHeather Parkhurst & Deryk Kernan – The Foundry at Oswego Point
Heather and Deryk are firm believers in keeping things simple and elegant. The Foundry at Oswego Point in Lake Oswego, their Venue of Choice, fit that philosophy perfectly. The floor plan of the ballroom is convenient for band/DJ and accessible for caterers and serving staff. There is plenty of parking, and access to the facility is easy for guests and vendors. There is the added bonus of two walls of windows that offer a gorgeous panoramic view of the Willamette River. A spacious deck runs around the ballroom, and another tier below offers photographers a wonderful opportunity for...
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