Monthly Archives: July 2011

And we mean beautiful inside as well as outside. The ideal bride-to-be is a charming, glowing, happy individual who sees the world through the traditional rose- colored glasses. Unfortunately, the actions of some of her “sisters”, who may have earned the 21st century media title of “Bridezilla”, tarnish that view of a bride. There is even a TV show of the same name that features brides at their worst.

We want our brides to be happy, plan the wedding of their dreams, but we also want them to be the focus of warm thoughts from relatives and guests who see her at her very best – gracious and focused on others. The best bride is one who does not focus on herself only but who shares her happiness with family and friends. We have to believe that no one wants to be referred to as “Bridezilla”. How embarrassing is that?

Here are some areas and behaviors for you – the bride to be – to avoid if you don’t want to wear the reptilian title.

• Stop talking about the wedding non-stop. It is good that you have enthusiasm for the upcoming nuptials, but not everyone on the planet is focused on your big day. Get some perspective and realize as one guest stated, “The world is still turning outside of the bride’s wedding realm.” Your wedding is our focus, but not everyone shares that focus.
• Realize that a “me first” attitude is unbecoming. People wish you well and want you to be happy, but it is unrealistic to expect everyone within your circle of family and friends to drop everything to focus on your wedding. That is why you have us. We will provide that focus. We help our brides to avoid being a diva and remind them to treat friends and family with care and concern.
• Avoid going well over your budget. Experts say that “ spending excessively to achieve what is perceived as perfection is bridezilla behavior.” Let our experienced consultants help you manage your budget and produce a glorious wedding within those constraints.
• Don’t expect preferential treatment. One cannot be rude to vendors and expect the best service. If you have hired a professional to provide a service at your wedding, respect their skill and expertise and treat them as the professional they are.
• Don’t ignore family, friends and fiancé. No plans or details are worth ignoring the most important people in your life. That’s why you have us. Let us worry about the details. You spend time with the ones you love.

Cindi White
Charmed Events
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What your wedding day entails


As a bride, you have spent the last six months putting all your ducks in a row and you think you have everything covered. Is it possible to miss the small little details? Yes. When I have spoken with brides, many of them don’t think about the actual readings during the ceremony, or how far apart the wedding party needs to walk behind each other, or who the ushers are and what they typically do, or even who will make the grand entrance and accompanying announcements at the reception.

When brought up, I hear, “Hmm, I didn’t think about that” or “Really? We can’t just have a friend make the announcements”. It should not be expected for a bride to know these finite details. Why? Because a bride only plans to get married once, so why should they. Sure, there are the few that know a whole lot because they have attended numerous weddings for family and friends. For the majority of us, we probably have seen it a few times, but not really paid much attention on how it organized.

A Wedding Planner’s job is to know all the little details and ins and outs so you as a bride don’t have to think of everything when planning your special day.

Questions to think about that you may not have already thought of:

1. Ceremony Readings – What type of ceremony are you having? What readings will you be having at your wedding? Will you use traditional vows or will you write your own? In what order will the readings come?
2. Ceremony Music – Will you be having a harpist, organist, or some other musician for the prelude, processional, recessional, and postlude? Do you know the differences between the prelude music and the processional? 
3. How is your wedding party going to walk down the aisle? Groomsmen single file or will they walk with the bridesmaids?
4. Who makes the grand entrance announcements? You should always have a separate person, typically an experienced Emcee make the “Grand Entrance” announcements along with the other reception announcements. The Emcee will be one of the most important portions of the reception. He/she is the one who will make or break the vibe of the guests.

Cindi White
Charmed Events
(858) 752-2128
www.charmedevents.com
info@charmedevents.com

The company Charmed Events has been around since the year 2000, and has a great reputation with clients and local vendors here in the San Diego area. I plan to take the current company and expand to it’s full potential by building strong vendor relationships and becoming a good partner. Clients are my number one priority and I would like to build the trust in the community and further develop the brand of Charmed Events.

Charmed Events has been officially turned over to me. Very excited. Check out out on facebook at www.facebook.com/sdweddingsandevents

Cindi White
Charmed Events
www.charmedevents.com
info@charmedevents.com