Expert Advice from wedding guru, Sharon Naylor
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hows it going sharon i was recently engaged and were planning our wedding for june 1st next year and me and my fiance talked about some ideas and we have our color theme. but i am a very clueless guy lol so i need a little help on where we should go from there were still not sure where we want t...
Answer From Sharon:
It sounds like you could use the help of a great wedding coordinator to help you choose a style, colors, and a great location that's between your families. It's not as expensive as you might think, and it's always good to have a pro who knows the sites you've never heard of, but are quite awesome... Question:
I'm trying to plan a wedding for about 100-125 people. We decided that with not much $ we would cut alot of corners, have a simple buffet meal & trim out as much as possible so we could have the people we want there to celebrate our day with us. This is our 1st marrage (hopefully only), even with...
Answer From Sharon:
It sounds like you have a terrific foundation set for your gorgeous wedding! And how fabulous that you have so many people willing to help work on the wedding plans, which is one of the best advantages in wedding planning. DIY and helper teams can save 40% or more off of wedding prices, and some ... Question:
What do the guests wear to a Nov 28th wedding in Caracas Ven.?
Answer From Sharon:
Dress code for weddings always has more to do with the formality and the setting, and the time of day for your wedding, than anything else. Do you have your invitations out already? What's the style and formality of them? If not, you can easily enclose an insert, letting guests know what the dres... Question:
I am planning my wedding for July 3rd,2010. I am having a really hard time with colors. My Bm dresses are black I want Hot pink in there somewhere. I have an idea of limes in different vases for the reception so do I need to go with pink and lime green? I would like to have red but I am unsure ho...
Answer From Sharon:
A great floral coordinator will be able to show you amazing flowers that are so unique, and not usually used at bridal, such as vibrant zinnias and asters, astilbe for fall weddings, and more -- a floral expert has a super-trained eye for picking out the sizes of flowers you want, choosing the ma... Question:
HELP! recently engaged this past wkend,trying to plan an oct 2010 wedding. not sure where to start. fiance and i want small, simple wedding (nondenominational) looking for a place mayber near oconomowoc....good scenery. possibly a place to get married and have the reception.
ANY SUGGESTIONS????
Answer From Sharon:
First, check WeddingMapper.com's fabulous page where you can ask other area brides and grooms where they got married, who they hired, and what they thought about those options. Talk to recently married friends and family to see who they used for their special celebrations and corporate parties, m... Question:
Should I begin planning although we don't have our entire budget together?
Answer From Sharon:
First, make your priority list to see where the biggest chunks of your budget will go. I don't know your wedding date, so I'm not sure of how much time you have...but essentials such as the locations and wedding date should be set as early as possible. Your guest list should be top-priority task ... Question:
I am looking to get married October 2011 outside, do you think that will be a good idea or is being on the inside better off?
Answer From Sharon:
That depends. Are you planning for early October or late October? The weather can vary wildly in this month, so is there are way to find a location that offers both indoor AND outdoor party space -- such as a ballroom that opens out to a nice terrace and garden grounds, so that you can use the sp... Question:
My fiance and I are planning a wedding in Mexico Beach, Fl. and would love to have our ceremony and reception on the beach. There are many questions that I have and a couple of those are: 1) Is having the wedding at 1:30 a good time of the day (we would like to get married then because that is th...
Answer From Sharon:
Hi Tam: The heat of the day is a big concern. What is the season/month of your wedding? In Florida, you really have to take heat, humidity and storm season into consideration when it comes to your guests' comfort and the safety of your wedding day. Just let me know, and I can help you further!... Question:
I am looking for wedding vow suggestions to include my 3 1/2 year old. He calls my fiance' dad and he treats him like his own. I hope you can help. I am in wedding stress mode. Thank you
Answer From Sharon:
This is fabulous!! Here's how many couples arrange their vows when they want to include their children, too. First, they do their own vows, either following traditional wording or writing their own personal vows. BEFORE you move onto the ring exchange, you'll then speak new vows to your son... Question:
Im planning an evening wedding in september 2010, and I would like to know if I can get away with heavy appetizers instead of a full dinner?
Answer From Sharon:
Yes, you absolutely can! This etiquette rule has bent,and you no longer HAVE to provide a sit-down dinner just because your reception takes place between 5pm and 8pm. The key, though, is to MAKE SURE GUESTS KNOW in advance that this is a 'Cocktail Party Reception' by the way you word your invitat...Sharon's Latest Book
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