Welcome to The Wedding Tea! Each month, Christen Westcott with Look West Events sits down for a cup of piping hot tea with a local wedding industry professional. We’ll share our insights and hopefully help you navigate the wild world of wedding & event planning! We invited Kaitlyn Granado with Bar or Brew to tell us more about one of the most important parts of a wedding – the BAR, honey!
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Hi, this is Christen Westcott with Look West Events, and I am SO excited to announce the first installment of “The Wedding Tea” letter series with Randi Michelle Photo & Cinema! Each month I’ll interview a local wedding industry professional, and we’ll spill some real, authentic, wedding tea!
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Countless weddings have been upended by the COVID-19 crisis. Here are 5 strategies to help rescue your wedding from COVID-19 with as little stress and financial burden as possible.
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Critical traits in a wedding vendor include quality, experience, reputation and value. Whether you are looking for a caterer, DJ or florist, these traits are universally important. However, I challenge couples to ask themselves, “Is this wedding vendor the right fit for me?”
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COVID-19 is a fuzzy, pot-bellied green monster who stole every bridal gown, flower, linen and votive. It doesn’t seem like we’re going to get our stuff back from Mount Crumpit any time soon. I suppose we have to do our best Cindy Lou Who and remind ourselves of the TRUE meaning of wedding season.
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All couples want a first dance song that is romantic and meaningful, but sometimes the popular favorites get over-played. We are not knocking the classics – they are widely used and loved for a reason. We could listen to “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran all day long! However, if you are looking for a first dance song that is a little more unique, we hope this list serves as some inspiration. Continue reading “7 First Dance Songs You Don’t Hear at Every Wedding”
Hands down, you will want to hire a wedding photographer that has a natural ability to capture moments. However, it is also just as important to hire a wedding photographer who is experienced, personable and flexible. In addition to standard questions about availability, pricing and hours, we encourage you to dig deeper with the following 10 questions. Continue reading “10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Wedding Photographer”
A wedding is a representation of your love story, which is why no wedding is the same. You and your love deserve to have a wedding that feels like you. Before you start diving into vendor research or ordering decorations on Etsy, we recommend taking this short survey to set your intention(s) for your wedding day experience. Continue reading “Set Your Intention For Your Wedding Day”
Whether you are doing your own wedding day makeup or you are hiring a professional, it is important to know what is going to look fresh and last all the way from First Look to Last Dance. We have a tip or two! Continue reading “Fresh, Long-Lasting Wedding Day Makeup”
