Trying to Choose a Wedding Date?

It isn't easy trying to pick a date for one of the most important days of your life, the day that you declare your love to that special person in front of your friends & family, the day that every little girl dreams of, yes...your wedding day!! I thought I would give you a few little tips for each month to help you decide which month you want to walk down the aisle. Let's start by breaking down the year...



January, February, March, & April...



These months are some of the least popular months to get married in because of the weather. In the majority of the country snow is a huge possibility during January & February all the way into March some years. When late March to April comes around, we'll you all know the saying...This would be the least expensive time of year to tie the knot. Vendors necessarily do not have their calenders full, so this would be the time of the year to do some major negotiating. On the other hand, it could make a beautiful setting with snow covered grounds, and as you get into March & April those flowers that only bloom in the spring, such as tulips, daffodils, lilies, etc. are all starting to sprout which might save some money.




May & June



May & June are two of the most popular months to get married. Spring & Summer are here! There is color, and life outside again of course anyone would want to get married in these picture perfect scenarios. This is also a season for graduations, BBQ, holidays, & even vacations. These events come into play when you are inviting guests as well as venue selection. With choosing one of the most popular times of the year, planning a year to a year in a half prior to the date is always strongly suggested. The price for everything also rises because of the demand during these two months. Also, June is a special month to become newlyweds because June is named after Juno, the Roman Goddess of marriage. It won't hurt to the have stars on your side.




July & August


This time of year is not the most "popular", but can make a beautiful setting for your dream day. You have the warm summer weather, which depending on where you are located can work to your favor or disadvantage. Outdoor & beach ceremonies would be wonderful at this time of year, with the appropriate planning. Make sure you have a gazebo, or something for guests to stay out of the sun, also because of the heat, to would be a good idea to sick with light fabrics for your wedding party & for the brides dress. The down fall about this time of the year is also the weather. It is quite a gamble with heat waves during the months of July & August, please take precaution when having an outdoor ceremony with elderly & young guests.

September & October

September brides can enjoy all the benefits of those marrying in the height of the summer. Autumn weddings are memorable. This time of year brings to mind golden & copper themes through the fabrics & the flowers. Flowers are earthy & rich. Sunsets at this time of year are incredible, so try and use this to your advantage in photographs. Honeymoons are easier because everyone is back to school and not thinking about vacations, yet some destinations could be more expensive because you are in their peak season.


November & December

We are back to the expensive, non "popular" months, with snow & the holidays the last thing on everyone mind is marriage. Everyone is planning their holiday parties, thanksgiving dinners, & shopping. This is definitely a factor when it comes to planning, save the dates would be wise suggestion. November is great because you can still pull off the autumn theme that you might like in September & October, but save some money with it being the wedding "out season". December is magical with the Holiday lights, possibly snow fall, & the new year is right around the corner!!


Well, there is definitely fruit for thought. My suggestion is right down what you want for your big day. What flowers, outdoor or indoor, colors, possibly even budget? Then look through the start eliminating the months. Good Luck!

4 Ways For Meeting Planners to Prepare for Flu Season

The Following Blog written by Sarah Larkins was featured at blog.cvent.com/blog/event-planners on October 22nd, 2009 - I thought it was important enough to re- post for your information:

As the meetings industry prepares for the H1N1 flu virus, are you ready for handling events during flu season? Check out these 4 tips for how to be prepared:

1. Stock up on hand sanitizers.

Hand sanitizers are a decent safeguard to spreading diseases from hand to mouth. Though they don't replace hand washing, they are especially helpful at meetings and events where your guests cannot always run to the bathroom for soap and water. Just make sure to purchase sanitziers that contain an alcohol (ehtyl alcohol, ethanol, etc.) in a concentration of at least 60 percent. Studies have shown that anything less than this is not effective.

2. Educate your guests.

Provide your attendees with helpful information on how they can keep themselves and others healthy. Washing hands frequently, avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth, and coughing into a sleeve or elbow—not hands—are among the best tips to stay healthy. Share these with your attendees on your event website or in your email marketing.

3. Stay informed.

Just as your guests should be in the loop, event planners should make sure to regularly visit reliable websites such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep current on the flu vaccine, influenza activity in the United States and more.

Additionally, it also helps to be familiar with the symptoms of the flu, which include fever, sore throat, headache, body and muscle aches, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose and fatigue. Note that for adults, symptoms such as difficulty breahting or shortness of breath, sudden dizziness and severe vomiting warrant urgent medical attention. Establish a plan of action should an event guest, or one of your staff members, fall sick. Designate a contact person to whom guests can turn for medical assistance.

4. Have a back-up plan.

Last year, many event planners were caught unawares by the pandemonium brought on by the flu. Make sure to establish procedures for attendee cancellations, speaker cancellations, etc. Have a policy in place when it comes to refunding event fees for your attendees. This also holds true for your event venue and suppliers—go over how payments/refunds will be handled should you need to cancel or change locations at the last minute.