October 2, 2019

Candi Coronel

Best Dates to get Married in 2020

October 2, 2019

Candi Coronel

Well, the new year is literally around the corner and if you and your Boo are thinking of taking the next step, it’s really important to get a date locked in. Today on the blog, we are sharing the best or most popular dates to get married in 2020. So, mark down these super special dates, start calling venues, and prep your save-the-dates because these are the best wedding dates to get married in 2020!

December 31st

December is one of the best months for a wedding. In a time of year already full of festivities, family, love, and happiness all through the holidays, December 31st is especially significant because it's the eve of a new year. A wedding on New Year’s Eve is a great way to strut into 2020 with a huge celebration of the start of a new year and your new life with the person of your dreams. New Years is on a Tuesday and people will still be ready to party the night away.

February 20th

If you take stock in the spiritual meanings behind numbers, February 20, 2020, might be a great day for your wedding. ‘2/20/20’ is an unforgettable date. Not only will it make it easier for your partner to remember, it creates a unique opportunity for beautiful monograms and signage. If you've got your mind set on a wonderfully wintry wedding, this is the ideal time of year to have it.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day 2020 falls on Monday, May 25. This is an ideal option for a full weekend of wedding celebrations. If you're looking to save a little money on your venue, many venues charge less for Weekdays. Choose either Saturday or Monday, and you and your guests can dance all night long with no worries of work that Monday.

Supermoons

Supermoons are said to bring about healing and positive change so what better way to start your new life together than during this phenomenon.

For centuries people have believed that during this moon phase where the full moon is especially close to Earth, it’s a great time to start of a new chapter in your life and you are equipped with extra energy to do so. Having your wedding during a Supermoon will not only fill you with heightened energy and a connection to positive change, but it will also light the way for your big day as you will literally have the most light possible for your reception with loved ones!

The Supermoon dates for 2020 :

March 9th
April 8th
October 16th
November 15th

It’s all about the Numbers

2020 will have wedding dates with strong numerical patterns, such as any date that has a 2, twenty or that equals twenty will be popular.

Jan. 20, 2020
Feb. 18, 2020
March 17, 2020
May 5, 2020 - 5-10-20 perfect when counting!
May 10, 2020
May 15 2020
June 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
Especially Oct. 10, 2020! The tens add up to twenty, and it's all neat, tidy, and even, and October weather is beautiful!

Repeating numbers or dates with a pattern can look super cute on an invitation or sign, and are likely to be a major wedding trend of 2020.

2020 will be a year to remember with so many great wedding dates for the new beginning of a decade. Brides and grooms want memorable anniversary dates, and they'll have plenty to choose from next year. Book the space now before it sells out.

XOXO

September 25, 2019

Candi Coronel

Budget Friendly tips for Wedding Florals

September 25, 2019

Candi Coronel

As a trained professional, I can confidently tell you that you need to budget between 8-15 % of your total wedding budget toward the floral décor. Why? Wedding flowers really do make a statement in your event and flowers are usually the dominating factor in your décor to make it feel romantic and luxurious. Today on the blog, we are sharing our budget friendly tips in helping your create the perfect floral choices to help you save money but also create the look you’ve always wanted.

Go With A Professional

Working with skilled professionals can actually be considerably more affordable than DIY, I know can you believe it. Think about it… there professionals, and just like anything else wouldn’t you want your florals to look perfect for your wedding day! Getting it done right, is always better than adding extra stress on your big day.

When you meet with your florist, have those (sometimes) hard and honest conversations with them and be open to creativity. Talk frankly about your budget, ask for recommendations to make it work and concentrate on the focal points where your eyes and those of your guests will be on most.

DIY Is Not Always The Way

On the surface, DIY looks less expensive. When you start drilling in, however, things can start to look a lot less rosy. With a florist, you see a proposal, followed by detailed invoice with line by line pricing and a big bottom line. When you choose to do it yourself, you'll inevitably start buying bits and pieces as you go and spending a little at a time. Over the course of your wedding planning and without the expertise of years of experience, those receipts can really add up. Keep in mind that you're not only investing your time and energy in coming up with design ideas, shopping for supplies, putting everything together, you're also at risk of taking precious time away from enjoying your wedding day to set it all up the day before or of the wedding.

Size Matters

Size matters, especially when it comes to your wedding flowers and budget. Everything grows exponentially! The more people you have in your wedding party, the more bouquets and boutonnieres you need. Likewise, the more wedding guests you invite the more centerpieces you need. When thinking of how many of those you want closest to you when you say "I do" to the family and friends you want to raise a glass to your future with, consider the impacts to your budget, especially with florals. The first way to get the Pinterest centerpiece of your dreams is to need fewer of them. Consider going smaller on the center piece or choosing flowers like Hydrangeas that take more space in the a bouquet. Another way to help with sizing, add looks of greenery. Its less expensive and can still portray a larger look.

Where the eyes FOCUS

Beginning with your wedding ceremony, take a look at where all eyes will be and when, besides on you, of course! If budget is a concern and you are looking to make it go further invest in things that will make the biggest impact to most important views. Stand at the beginning of your wedding aisle and focus on where you will exchange your vows. Focus on enhancing the spaces approximately with in the 4 feet of you two standing up there. Not only will the florals in this space create the dramatic and memorable impression you're looking for, but they'll also appear in all of your photos.

Try to remove floral from areas that aren’t the focus, for example, your guests will be spending a minimal amount of time during the cocktail reception. Fair to assume they'll be more focused on the conversation, cocktails and the tasty bites to eat. Consider whether you really need those small vases on the cocktail tables or the festive rounds on the bar top.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

From a purely financial standpoint, a sweetheart table may be the best way to go for you and your fellow newlywed. Investing in a long head table and adding intricate décor can add up quickly. A sweetheart table can easily become a beautiful focus of attention at the front of the space. Dress it up with a luxurious linen to make it unique, add candles and - hint - repurpose your bouquet or ceremony flowers - and turn it into an affordable showstopper. Remember, you will be the focus at the sweetheart table and that is plenty enough for guest.

Reuse and Upcycle

As you plan your wedding florals, ask yourself, do I need flowers here? If the answer is yes, then ask yourself, can I reuse and repupose these flowers somewhere else.

Pull those swags of flowers you might have used at your cocktail hour forward to your reception and make them part of your sweetheart table décor. Weather permitting, arrangements from your guest tables can begin their life as ceremony décor, accenting your aisle or flanking your ceremony structure. As we mentioned earlier, repurposing your bouquet and those of your wedding party can also enhance your sweetheart table, gift or cake table.
Invest in flowers that will hold up well and arrangements that are easily moved if you plan on using for multiple purposes.

Choosing your flowers is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning. But it's not as simple as picking your favorite flowers and requesting them in your wedding colors (sorry!). However with a little help from a professional and creativity you can have the perfect flowers on the big day while staying in your budget.

XOXO

September 18, 2019

Candi Coronel

5 Things That People Forget When They Plan Their Wedding

September 18, 2019

Candi Coronel

Planning and preparing for the big day itself is a monumental task. There are so many vital elements to take into consideration, from cake decor to ordering corsages for the mothers. The list can go on and on but today on the blog we want to share our 5 things we often see that brides forget when planning their wedding.

At The Wright House we do what we call “The Final Review” appointment. In this appointment, we meet with our couples two weeks prior to wedding to day to cover from top to bottom all wedding details. Its an opportunity for our couples to sit back and let us make sure there are not missing items or pieces to the puzzle. We know our couples have been deep into planning and fresh eyes with a wide perspective is always helpful. Here is are the most common things that are overlooked.

1. Legal Preparations

Yes, the boring part. Technically, however, you won’t be officially married if the legal aspects of your marriage aren’t fulfilled. Depending on where you are in the world, different laws govern the details of what’s needed to get married legally. To get married in Arizona, you’ll need to get visit one of the following Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court locations:

Downtown Customer Service Center - 601 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
Southeast Court Complex - 222 E Javelina Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210, Suite 1650
Northeast Regional Court - 18380 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032
Northwest Regional Court - 14264 W. Tierra Buena Ln., Surprise, AZ 85374

Both parties must be present to obtain a marriage license. Each individual is required to provide a valid government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver's license, passport, etc. to show proof of age and confirm identity. A marriage license must be issued prior to the ceremony taking place, signed at completion of the ceremony, and returned by the officiator not more than 30 days after the ceremony has taken place in order for the license to be recorded. You will receive your marriage license on the same day you apply for the license, and can be married on the same day, if you have made arrangements with an officiator of your choice to perform the ceremony. However, you have up to one (1) year from the date the marriage license was issued to get married, as the license expires one (1) year from the date of purchase.

MAKE an APPOINTMENT TODAY

2. Guestbook

Let’s be honest, wedding details like the guestbook table decor is something every bride is so excited about, but some how its a week before the wedding and you just realize you have not chosen anything. Remember, we want to put a little thought into this table as it will be the first thing your guest see as they walk into the wedding.

Be sure to arrange a book for all your guests to leave their comments and well-wishes throughout the day, as well as plenty of pens for them to write with. DON’T FORGET THE PEN! From thoughtful messages to hilarious anecdotes, you’ll delight in looking back on all the beautiful massages after the wedding is over.

Also, get creative and have guest sign a globe, a canvas photo, or even a Jenga game piece. You’ve got options, our favorite is to choose something you will use or see regularly in your home after the wedding to remind you of the beautiful day.

3. Final Number

By now your food is already arranged but what the caterer needs to know to make the night successful, is how many guests you’re expecting on the day. For any sit down meal, a buffet, or served, your catering staff needs it final number! The week of the wedding your catering staff will be doing most of the shopping and at that point they are shopping for the number you gave them. If needed, make calls, emails and text messages to find out from those last guest who have not RSVP. Usually catering staff will make a little extra food but you should not count on that being enough to serve 10 extra guest.

Also the final number will help your venue and any other vendors prepare to set up the correct amount of items, and seats for your guest. We always tell our couples, that some guest that RSVP might not make it that night due to an emergency and a guest that brought a plus one will show up.

Please know your final number is what every vendor uses to plan, but we are all professional and it’s OKAY, we are ready to make things work the day of the wedding!

4. A Timeline

You will need to have a broad overview of everything that needs to be done to pull off your perfect wedding. Having a timeline is essential for making the wedding day flow with no or less hiccups. Typically, you will build a timeline with your DJ of how the evening will go. It will include ceremony beginning and end time, ceremony music, cocktail hour, grand entrance, all the way to the end of the night with a last dance and grand exit. We always suggest adding a few items to the Timeline such as, hair and make (with location), arrival time to the venue, flower drop off time with who the flowers are for (example grandma Betty gets a corsage , etc.) Photography details, and don’t forget to add a list of name and numbers of all of your vendors.

After your timeline is set, send it out to all of the vendors! Everyone should be working on the same timeline.

Consider adding a point person, a mother or bridal party member to be the day of contact. You most likely will not be taking calls the day of the wedding, and it is always best to have a liaison set before the day of the wedding to answer small questions or concerns.

5. Technology

Ensure your phones are charged and you bring your charger. Now think of bringing all the correct cables for any technology you might need, such as chargers for cameras, music speakers, and other gadgets.

HDMI, Dongle and AUX - oh so many cord options. If you are planning a video, did you bring your computer with a HDMI cord to mirror on to the large TV? Or maybe bring a back up in DVD form.

Do you have an iphone and want to play a special song but didn’t bring the DONGLE to connect to the music speakers.

There are many situations you can have but we suggest speaking with your vendors, especially the venue and DJ about any special technology needs you might have or want to do.

Bonus Round:

6. Take Care of You

You’ll need all the energy and brain power you can get, so it’s important to eat a hearty breakfast before you set off to get married. PLAN AHEAD, have a family member or friend either make you breakfast or pick up food.

An extra pair of shoes can go a long way. Make the selection a comfortable one. If you've ever spent any time in heels, you know that dancing at your wedding reception in them is not a sustainable activity! You’ll be glad you brought a backup pair!

Last but certainly not least, this day is about you! Ensuring you have all the small details planned out helps to reduce stress and keep you calm. Yes, there’s a ton of stuff to take into consideration to make your wedding memorable for all the right reasons, but remember at some point you need to sit back and enjoy the day!

XOXO

December 31st

February 20th

Memorial Day Weekend

Supermoons

The Supermoon dates for 2020 :

It’s all about the Numbers

Go With A Professional

DIY Is Not Always The Way

Size Matters

Where the eyes FOCUS

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Reuse and Upcycle

1. Legal Preparations

MAKE an APPOINTMENT TODAY

2. Guestbook

3. Final Number

4. A Timeline

5. Technology

Bonus Round:

6. Take Care of You

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