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Staci C. Franklin
- Jun 13, 2018
- 5 min
What Every Wedding Needs
Don’t you hate it when you go to an event and it’s unorganized, chaotic and no one seems to know what the heck is going on? Decorations are still being put in place, the DJ is still setting up equipment and the food is not even close to being served. So why does this happen? And more importantly why does it seem to happen at events with small and large budgets? My best guess – they didn’t have a thorough event timeline, if there was one at all. Early on in my career, when
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Staci C. Franklin
- Apr 4, 2018
- 3 min
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider A Pop Up Wedding
Oh wow!! Congratulations on your engagement! You feel like you’re floating through a field of roses. The air even seems fresher as you bask in the glory of saying YES to your soulmate. And then it happens … The excitement fades. The birds stop chirping a melodious tune in your head. And “OMG” creeps in … you have to plan a wedding! The dress … the venue … the guests … the wedding party … the budget … How can you possibly handle it all? If this is your current situation, a po
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Staci C. Franklin
- May 11, 2017
- 2 min
Choosing the Right Caterer For Your Special Event
When budgeting for your event. You’ll quickly find that food is going to be the most expensive line item in your event budget. Here are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you are selecting your caterer. Start early. If you’re planning a wedding, you’ll want to start the process for hiring a caterer approximately 10-12 months out from your wedding date. When you begin this far in advance, you’ll have a better chance at securing your first choice caterer. Get refer
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Staci C. Franklin
- Oct 25, 2016
- 2 min
How to Make Guests Comfortable at Your Wedding
This blog post was recently featured on AllSeated.com. Everyone likes to think that a wedding is all about the bride and groom and although that might be true for your guests, it won’t be true for you and your fiancé. The main thing that most brides and grooms deal with is making sure that all of their guests are comfortable. This covers items such as the seating arrangements, food selections and hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests. Here are a few small things that yo
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Staci C. Franklin
- Feb 25, 2016
- 2 min
5 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Wedding Planner
While many people look forward to the big day of their wedding, countless individuals in the process of getting there often find that the eager anticipation of planning the event can be just as exciting. Of course, it can be a load of fun to plan a wedding especially if it’s your own, but once you start to realize just how many factors you have to consider before you walk down the aisle, you might soon find yourself giving in to the stress. It’s not easy to plan the perfect w
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