Do-It-Yourself Weddings: Time & Timing
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...
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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 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...
Read MoreHow to get the best tuxedo deal
How to get the best tuxedo deal: No matter what you pay for formal wear, if it doesn’t look good on your groom or grooms men or your dads, it is not a deal. So let’s start with that. Go to a shop where they know what they are doing; where the sales people are not high school kids on a summer job, but trained professionals who know how to dress themselves (and you) correctly. Select a jacket style for each man. Do not take a “one style fits all” approach. The tall thin man and the short round man can not wear the came coat and both look good. Use matching...
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