We hear you loud and clear, but the other boss voice reminds you that your time is just as valuable as your money; when will you actually have more of the time that you already don't have?

How many hours are you scouring the internet to find the perfect whatchmacallit that goes on that thing to only find yourself in a rabbit hole and feeling like you should have just eloped already? 

Breathe ... you've got us to help you make the right wedding money moves!

Let us tell you about the many ways our professional expertise helps you rest easy at night. Call us at 512-270-8796 or e-mail us at info@eventsunleashed.com, let's have a heart to heart.

Yes, now. Especially before your family and friends are looking at you sideways saying "bless her/his/their heart(s)."

Mark 10:6-9 emphasizes the beauty of marriage and there are many ways to outwardly express an inward commitment two your spouse. One way that we love to see are the elements that couples choose to symbolize their union. The Unity Cross is a simply gorgeous idea to consider. The outer cross symbolizes the man and his covering of the delicate and intricate cross that represents the woman and there are three pegs that represent the father, son and holy spirit.

Why is it that we apologize for being who we are? As a professional wedding planner there are women out there who actually DO NOT dream about planning a wedding all of their life. If this is you, breathe that freedom in to be exactly who you are! When you were younger, maybe you didn't dream of every last detail of a wedding and that is OK! SERIOUSLY! It's totally OK!

Regardless of what your aunt says at every family gathering, the social pressure of an Insta-Marriage and the thoughts that run through your own head. Weddings are stressful, which means that you may be better off than you think. 

Oh and by the way, you didn't have to dream then when you can dream now! We would love to talk to you about dreaming and creating your wedding day in real time. Contact us to chat! 

Purchasing your wedding dress is not a task that a bride should take lightly, after all, it will probably be one of the most expensive pieces of attire that you own. As you consider purchasing your wedding dress, you want to make sure that you ask yourself the following 3 questions: 

1. What are your likes and dislikes about dresses and how they fit you? 
2. When you consider the way you want to feel on your wedding day, what comes to mind? 
3. What is your wedding theme? 

Most women, when we aren't putting some much emphasis on what they are not can pick out at least a few things that they like about themselves. Close your eyes for just a moment and think of all the good things you love about yourself, then ask someone who you know that loves you about your best attributes. Then, think about what other people compliment you on; yes, even the things that you just blow off. 

Stay right there... 

This is a good place to focus as you consider the areas that you might want to highlight on your big day!

Think about your favorite dress. I know that this can be a hard place with an over-sized t-shirt and yoga pants right now, but just think about it. What do you like about it? Why? How long is it? What color is it? What does it hide or accentuate that you like? Write it down.

3. What’s your wedding theme?
What does your venue feel like? Is it a ballroom at a new chic downtown hotel? Is it in the center of the country? A rustic waters-edge venue? A restaurant? Evaluating the decor and ambiance is one great way to think about what you will wear on your special day.

2. How do you want to feel?
Some brides grow up dreaming about being transformed into a fairy-tale-princess on their wedding day, while others have a hard time imagining their day period. Whichever category you fall in, there is help for you. Make a list of what you want it to feel like when you are walking down the aisle, dance with your spouse, and when you dance with your father. 

1. What are your likes and dislikes about dresses and how they fit you? 
Not everyone can imagine all of the above, but maybe you can think about what you don't love. For example.. Shoulder pads, I mean really.

If you need more help, we are here. Contact Us!

There is nothing more beautiful than having super intentional details on your special day. My clients and always have conversations about what is really important.You can have a beautiful event with a simple pops of color. As shown in the photos about the color pallet, although basic, It is definitely something that would make you pause for just a moment and take notice. Keep that in mind as you consider your special event! 

Admittedly, as a dreamer and vision executor for clients, we sometimes are using a lot of instinct and experience as we navigate through all the possibilities of what could be. We recently had the honor of producing an inaugural event for the Greater Austin Black Chamber and it went off so well that we wanted to share it with you! 

Checkout Post-Event Press: SoulCiti, Austin360, and Cuisine Noir Magazine

Quick Tips for getting and keeping your guests on the dance floor:

1. Choose an experienced and professional DJ or musician. 
2. Ask people what they want to hear on your RSVP or website. 
3. Choose songs that are appropriate for your audience. Not all your guests want to twerk or boot scoot all night, but there is the right mix of both!

Check out our previous blog where we talked about why guests choose to and/or choose not to dance. 

Photo: ​Maryna Marsten

Selecting your bridal party for your wedding can is a really daunting task for most couples for a number of reasons. Often time our clients spend a lot of time trying to be pick the best bridal party and sometimes you should, but sometimes picking the best bridal party for your wedding is simple. Without thinking about it, only noting the people that really come to mind, answer the following questions. 

1. it's 2 a.m. and you're locked out of your house, who would you call? then? Why? 
2. If your car had a flat tire and you needed a ride to work and had to get there on time, who would go out of their way to come pick you up?
3. If you needed helping moving in an emergency because a pipe burst in your home, who would you call?
4. If they weren't there, would you miss them? Why? 
5. When you scroll through your phone log, what names and numbers pop up? 
6. What if you didn't worry about how people felt and there was no pressure, who would you pick? 

Think about it. These people that you mentioned are the ones you probably do real life with and will be there for you when you need them and vice versa. Try to keep in mind the following three tips when considering your bridal party

When you are selecting your bridal party, please keep in mind the bridal party that you don't need are those who:  

1. Don't pick flaky friends. Not every friend needs to be in your bridal party, because honestly you can’t depend on them to be on time or show up when showing up was all they had to do. Be reasonable and smart about deciding who can commit and be there when you need them to be.
2. Don't pick kids just because you have to. Just because it’s the "norm," you don't have to replicate it. Most of the time, kids get stagefright and do the exact opposite of what you had in mind.
3. Don't have a large bridal party, just to have a large bridal party. Cost, organization, dependability, and dress/tux fittings are all things you have to consider when thinking about the size of your bridal party. They may be your 10 closest friends but is it reasonable and will you be able to coordinate all of that? 

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