wedding planning

A wedding planning or bridal consultant is a service profession who assists with the planning, organizing and implementation of weddings and related events. A wedding is a legal ceremony joining two people in marriage. The legal requirements for a wedding include a marriage license and an officiant to perform the ceremony. There are approximately 2.5 million weddings each year in the US with an average budget of $20,000 making it a $40 billion a year industry. Studies indicate that 1 out of 2 brides will use a wedding consultant, planner or wedding day coordinator.

The wedding planner can manage vendors like cake bakeries, bridal salons, photographers, videographers and florists. The wedding planner usually works for a flat fee or a percentage of the wedding budget. The wedding planner is often responsible for managing the wedding budget and keeping deliveries and expectations on track.

Because of the popularity of weddings, there is no lack of active blogs in the wedding marketplace online. Style Me Pretty offers an elegant and upscale look at weddings as well as news.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “wedding planning”

• Wedding day? OMG It’s My Wedding!

  
  Totally Weddings — Authority: 154
  dj animation mariage Big weddings, glamor, nice dresses and the spotlight for a day: this is what so many girls dream of. Bride wedding planning comes with lots of challenges, plenty of efforts and very good organization skills. In fact, in a couple, the bride tends to fuss more on details than the groom, ...
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• Dos and Don’ts of Planning a Theme Wedding

  
  The Wedding Ideas Place — Authority: 124
  Theme weddings are extremely popular and they can be a lot of fun. These are the dos and don’ts you need to know when planning a theme wedding. Do: Give your guests an introduction to your wedding theme with your invitations. This could mean designing custom stationery that features a motif across the top in ...
  2 days ago

• Lighting: The Finishing Touch for Your Wedding Decor

  
  Wedding Blog — Authority: 123
  Happy Tuesday everyone. I am wondering how many of you are reading the blog this week versus how many of you are trapped at the grocery store. Thanksgiving dinner is at my house this year and my refrigerator is already packed with turkeys, and all of the ingredients necessary to create the perfect [...]
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• Great Reasons to Wear a Bridal Veil

  
  The Wedding Ideas Place — Authority: 124
  Bridal veils are an important part of wedding tradition, yet many modern brides struggle with the decision about whether or not to wear one. Your wedding is one of the few opportunities to wear this unique accessory, and most brides end up being glad that they opted to have a veil. These are some great reasons why you ...
  3 days ago

• what would you change (at your wedding)?

  
  planning....forever events blog — Authority: 104
  I twittered a question to the public, what would you change about your wedding if you could. Thought the answer would be interesting and even talked about it on Fox 7 . What would I of changed ? Luckily, not the groom (tee hee).  I would of seen each other before the ceremony. Our wedding ceremony and reception ...
  3 days ago

• Brooklyn New York Elder Law Estate Planning Lawyer

  
  Wedding Planning — Authority: 132
  http://www.connorsandsullivan.com 718-238-6500 Connors & Sullivan, P.C. handles estate planning, estate administration, elder law and estate litigation matters. Contact the firm today in Brooklyn or Queens, New York for representation. Duration : 1 min 15 sec [veoh v19377483Q8tmG8wd] Technorati Tags: elder
  3 days ago

• Event Planning

  
  Wedding Planning — Authority: 132
  Event Planning – Need Event Planning? Go to http://www.StaceyLeeAgency.com or call 1-888-341-2440 before calling anyone else, check them out for your event planning needs, awesome even planning company, event planning in all of the major U.S. cities, (event planning) Duration : 1 min 1 sec [veoh ...
  3 days ago

• Create your new family tree

  
  Brides.com: Wedded Bits — Authority: 145
  Are you a scrapbooking junkie? If so pick up the Bride & Groom Family Tree Album to create a keepsake record of your family as well as your grooms.
  3 days ago

• Plan your wedding on the move

  
  Bride .net — Authority: 118
  Anna McDonald Bridal Gallery has produced the world’s first Bridal Shop iPhone application with the help of MDB Consulting . This app offers brides-to-be access to valuable information for planning their big day, including a countdown to the event, a bridal gallery, special offers and planning advice. The Bridal ...
  3 days ago

• Honeymoon Mondays: Whistler, British Columbia

  
  Wedding Blog — Authority: 123
  Listed among the top romantic destinations in all of Canada, Whistler has much to offer honeymooners. This breathtaking destination in British Columbia will also host several events in the 2010 Winter Olympics, making it an interesting historical site, as well. Regardless of the time of year for your honeymoon, ...
  3 days ago

• Need Help Choosing Songs For Your Wedding Day?

  
  BabyNames& FamilyIssuesBlog — Authority: 153
  Weddings involve a lot of decision making. One of the millions of decisions that you will spend a great amount of time on when preparing for your wedding ceremony is what wedding songs to play. You will spend more time deciding on which songs to play than you will when deciding which wedding favor ideas to buy for ...
  3 days ago

• are there any online schools i can take a free wedding planning event planning or bridal consultant class?

  
  Wedding Planning — Authority: 132
  i want to be a wedding planner. im looking for schools or someplace something online that i can take a few courses, classes or something and learn a little more about wedding planning or bridal consulting or event planning… however they word it. any help would be appreciated guys! You can easily compare info ...
  3 days ago

• Selecting the Right Wedding Photographer

  
  photos by richard — Authority: 124
  As you might imagine, wedding photography is one of the most challenging types of professional photography. The wedding photographer has to make everyone look beautiful, shooting in a multitude of locations in all kinds of weather conditions--and accomplish all this in minimum amount of time. At the same time, your ...
  3 days ago

• Etiquette for Couples Planning a Wedding

  
  Totally Weddings — Authority: 154
  Young brides and grooms can find wedding planning to be intimidating. Wedding planning is very exciting, and yet overwhelming too.  This type of planning requires you to complete tasks well ahead of time. There are lots of details that you need to make prior to your big day, including announcements, seating ...
  4 days ago

• Ways to Organize Your Bridal Shower

  
  Scrapbook - Scrapbooking — Authority: 123
  Traditionally, it was the duty of the maid of honor to put together a bridal shower. These days, laying the duty on one person alone isn’t always done. Sometimes the maid of honor will collaborate with the other brides maids, or family members, in order to put together that special bridal shower.It can still [...]
  4 days ago

• Bohemian Chic Weddings

  
  The Wedding Ideas Place — Authority: 124
  One of the most lovely themes for a wedding is bohemian chic. The style conjures up visions of ethereal wood nymphs, flutes, and flower laden wooded clearings. If this sounds like your ideal wedding, this is what you need to know to plan a gorgeous bohemian chic wedding . The first thing to think about for a ...
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• Destination Wedding Planning – Organization

  
  Ultimate Destination Weddings — Authority: 93
  One of the single most important things you can do in your destination wedding planning is staying organized. As you find shoes you like, locations you like, etc., you’re going to continue your research. As you pour through The Knot, how do you keep track of ideas you like? However you want to stay organized, ...
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• The Best Wedding Planning Does Not Have To Be Expensive

  
  Asthma, Health, & Technology — Authority: 136
  If you get married in the spring you will be in good company as this is the most popular time of year for a wedding. We like to plan our future when we feel good because of the great weather. The beautiful weather makes us all feel better after winter and we look forward and making plans for a wedding is a very ...
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• Jacquelin Exclusive Wedding Dress Style 9856

  
  Plan the Perfect Honeymoon and Wedding — Authority: 130
  House of Brides presents Jacquelin Bridals a collection of wedding dresses sure to captivate! Jacquelin Bridals transform the traditional wedding dress into contemporary styles with an array of sizes and colors. Jacquelin wedding dresses offer an incredible variety from the timeless to the trendy giving every Bride an ...
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• Inspiration Board: Damask Print and Apple Green

  
  Stylish Events — Authority: 136
  Images from the knot  {photography by Scott Plauche}
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