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“ The trend we are seeing most is thoughtfulness . Not that there was no thought put into prior weddings , but we are seeing a true appreciation of what an honor it is to be able to host a wedding at this moment . Couples are carefully planning weekend-long celebrations to reconnect with and enjoy the company of their family and friends . Most of our 2022 couples are focusing on the guest experience .” – Danielle McCarthy and Ellen PJ Kelly , Co-owners of Champagne and Ink , champagneandink . com
Look First “ My number one piece of advice is to always do a first look because you get extra time with your spouse and you end up buying yourself so much time back to enjoy your wedding .” – Sara Smith of Sara Drew Photography , saradrewphoto . com
Communication is Key “ Utilize the planning services offered and communicate with each vendor , even if you have a wedding planner ! You can trust industry experts to guide you in the right direction .” – Greg Marcotte of Take it to the Bridge , takeittothebridgeband . com
More Than a Pretty Face “ Determining your hair and makeup team can be quite overwhelming . To start , I would review sites like the Knot or Wedding Wire . Always make sure you have an artist with many reputable and positive reviews and a strong contract . Sure , contracts protect vendors , but that contract should also protect you , the client . I highly suggest reaching out to multiple teams to see who is available and explain the style / vibe you are looking for . If your favorite stylists / artists aren ’ t available , ask them for suggestions . We all have great relationships with each other and can suggest other trustworthy vendors with potential availability . Be sure to invest in an artist who takes pride and invests in their brand , their education and themselves . It will show in every aspect of their business , craft and personality .” – Sarah Depault , Owner of Sarah Depault Beauty , sarahdepaultbeauty . com
Take the Cake “ There ’ s been a slight move back to big cakes — yay ! I am sensing a throwback to the , ‘ How can you have a wedding without cake ?’ mentality . That being said , there is still a huge number of brides wanting a dessert table with their cake . I like to suggest a tiered cake as the centerpiece of the table , with enough servings for about half the guests , and then to embellish with other fun , small , easy grab-and-go desserts . This is great for a dancing break and / or coming to or from the dance floor or the bar !” – Lisa Raffael , Owner of Delicious Desserts , deliciousdesserts . net
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