It's a foggy winter morning...and I'm excited! I love the way fog freezes onto trees and leaves and...well, just about everything. I get to take a photo trek later today and am hopeful that Ms. Pants behaves and has as much fun{and fascination} as I do with nature.
The wedding season is still steadily rolling forward...are you checking things off your To-Do lists? I know it's still snowy, but snow is beautiful...white {like your dress maybe???}, sparkly {like your ring and jewelry}, lovely{like you!}, and a little crusty in places{future MIL perhaps?}. In fact, there really isn't anything that doesn't relate to weddings about snow! So why is wedding season {duh-duh-duhnnnnnn} summer months? What about the glittery, glitzy, eco-glam of winter? Or the newness of spring? Or the colors of fall?
Personally, I think wedding season evolved into summertime because:
1. It's easier to plan for people's vacation/attendance.
2. More flowers are in season.
3. Weather is HOPEFULLY awesome.
4. Summer is associated with fun and relaxation.
5. More {perceived} options.
What brides don't always consider when planning summertime nupituals:
1. Hot is NOT hot. If you're planning an outdoor event, better to go EARLIER in the season. Sure, it may be slightly chilly (60s or so) but it's much easier to wear a rockin' shawl or have Grandma throw on an extra cardigan than it is to try to cool off on a 90-degree-90%-humidity evening. Puts a damper on the dance party and runs up the bar tab.
2. Flowers that are NOT in season. If you're set on tulips, peonies, hyacinths, ranunculus, or sweetpeas: you're going to pay A LOT more in summer than in spring! You can do a quick search and find out what season your must-have flower is best in and the pricing trends {flower prices are like the stock market and the $ is set in The Netherlands at auctions}
3. Family vacays and other weddings of family members/friends MAY co-inside with your wedding day. Ask your bridesmaids/groomsmen early {as well as any other Wedding Party members} if their schedules are clear. They'll clear them as best they can so they can attend and participate.
4. Venue Venue VENUE! The must-have venue for 2010...sorry gals, it's probably booked already. Call early {after the ring and date is set} to secure your venue. Also; if you're in the Wedding Season, prepare to pay more. Everything from party rental plates to table linens are marked UP 10-15% during Wedding Season. {supply and demand...remember that back in Social Studies?}
5. Waiting can pay off. Yes, weddings get cancelled. If your must-have photographer, venue, caterer, florist, makeup artist, or other venue is booked, ask to be placed on a list to be notified in the rare occurrence that the OTHER wedding falls through. Sometimes you'll get a discount, but most instances you won't. Prepare to pay for your dream vendor!
6. There are lots of options for non-Wedding Season weddings. We live in the great state of MN...lots of history and neat venues to become Mr.&Mrs. There's the arboretum, the North Shore, the Zoo, loads of event and convention centers, state parks {with shelters and tables...no need to rent the spendy wedding tend and tables and chairs}, resorts {A Wintery Wedding on skis, fall on any of the Horseshoe Chain of lakes, spring down in Stillwater} and loads of museums, farms, and other outside-the-box places.
Any other wedding insights? Tips? Tricks? Email emily{at}emmephotodesign{dot}com or head over to the .:facebook fan page:. and comment on the wall.
Have a great Wednesday...the work week is 1/2 over!
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