More $$$ – wedding insurance?!

Has anyone heard of such a thing?  Did anyone actually purchase it?
I was recently contacted by a reader who sells wedding insurance and assures me that I need it.  Car insurance, yes.  Health insurance, sure.  But I didn’t even have renter’s insurance in my old apartment.  Do I really want to spend MORE money on [...]

Say I Do To Wedding Insurance!

Say I Do To Wedding Insurance

If we have learned anything from the swine flu epidemic in the destination wedding planning business it is that even if you are planning a wedding during an ideal time weather wise things can come up which affect/effect your wedding.. like swine flu.

Fortunately in some cases as the case with [...]

Insure Your Heart

As a photographer, we see all the nervousness behind the scenes – the last minute jitters, the delirious flights of doubt that induce brief cases of Turrets syndrome, rashes, hives, and hi-test alcohol consumption. What’s so interesting is that if a cold-footed honoree leaves a fiancee standing at the alter – there is relief! Well, [...]

A Whole Bunch of Random….

I had a bunch of little things to share with you guys and instead of separate posts I just decided it would be easier to put them all in one! It’s kind of like it’s your birthday–you get tons of great presents! Enjoy.
Are you planning a beach wedding? Do you want a colorful bag to [...]

It’s Spring! Here comes the bride… and her insurance policy.

Here comes the Bride, and her Insurance Policy
June brings us not only the start of summer but the start of wedding season as well. As our social calendars become filled with weddings on what seems like every weekend and brides – and grooms – across the country scramble to get the final fittings and alterations, [...]

To insure or not to insure….

If you are anything like me – you’d like to class yourself as a sensible person when it comes to money.  So much so that if you could you’d take out insurance for almost everything.  Almost like a comfort blanket! But which ones are really worth it and which ones aren’t?  I’ve done some investigations, [...]

More On A Story Airing This Weekend…

Avoid Getting Left At The Altar By Your Vendor
 
(I worked on this today but it will air this weekend….tis the season for weddings after all…)

Commercial bankruptcies are on the rise because of the weak economy. You might want to say, “I Do” to wedding insurance.
 
The BBB has had complaints filed about bridal boutiques and venues that [...]

Do i need wedding insurance?

Do I need wedding insurance?
Well in my opinion yes. Your wedding is such a romantic occasion and there is always so much to plan for the day and the last thing people want to think about is what happens if any problems arise, but of coarse sometimes they do. Be it your perfect dress, your [...]

Planning a destination wedding: drawbacks

Doing business should not be exhaustive, emotionally draining, or result in severe disappointment.  However, this was not at all the experience that my firm or my clients had during their one-week destination wedding to the Dreams Tulum Resort in Mexico.
I believe in giving honest feedback. I believe in providing intuitive Customer Service. I believe in [...]

Is Wedding Insurance for You?

My brother and niece came to visit for this past holiday.  Their incoming flight was December 19th… the day of that huge snow storm.  They were nearly stranded in Detroit for two days but thankfully caught the last flight out.
What on earth would you do if you were stranded and couldn’t make it to your [...]

Wedding Insurance - A Form of Protection

Wedding Insurance - A Form of Protection

Your big day is a day of happiness and both of you have waited eagerly for this day. You certainly do not want to get any mishaps along the way to dampen the mood. But if there are unforeseen contingencies, how well are you shielded from them?
If you are [...]

Wedding Insurance: Do you or Don’t?

Wedding insurance has been around for quite awhile now, but it is becoming extremely more important in today’s wedding market.  For the most part, purchasing wedding insurance is a personal decision between you and your fiance.  With the trends of weddings being held in non-traditional locations we have seen some establishments require couples to purchase [...]

Why Insurance?

Why Insurance?

To End Those Sleepless Nights Worrying About Wedding “Disasters”!
Wedding insurance can secure your investment in the biggest day of your life. Whether you are worried about your dress being damaged or severe weather ruining your big day, wedding insurance can secure your investment.  The average U.S. wedding cost is $28,000*, why take a risk [...]

Zadie

Dear Zadie:  I am a photographer trying to convince a bride to allow my team to photograph her and the groom together before the wedding.  She is dead set against seeing the groom prior to the wedding.  Can you give me a couple of suggestions to move this situation a little more toward my direction?
 
Dear [...]

Scare Week: Wedding Insurance

You’ve invested a lot in your wedding: time, money, love and more than a little sweat and tears. If you’re worried about unpredictable weather, problems with your gown, flaky vendors or other wedding day surprises, getting wedding insurance might ease your mind. Wedding insurance plans protect you from things beyond your control — such as [...]

Halloween Wedding Anyone?

Halloween….Such a fun time of the year and the kick off to the holiday season! I know that Halloween is just around the corner, true, but it’s never too late to start planning a fun costume wedding/Halloween wedding.  The costumes, the decorations, the spooky ambiance….What fun! Heck, I am ready to start planning one now! [...]

Scare Week: Coping with Disaster

It’s true: no matter how meticulously you plan your day, there’s a pretty good chance something will go wrong. It’s not always something huge, like the cake falling over. In my case, it turned out that the DJ didn’t have the song I wanted for my father-daughter dance. I was disappointed, but I went with [...]

Scare Week: Wedding Disasters

Halloween is Friday, so this week we’re going to focus on something really scary: wedding day disasters. From toppled cakes to sick brides to errant wildlife, wedding disasters can be hilarious — if they’re not happening to you. (Search YouTube for “wedding disasters,” and you’ll get more than 250 videos and the suggestion to also [...]

A Fun Monday!

You Are a Vanilla Latte

Each day you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the world… even before you’ve had coffee!
You have amazing energy and stamina. You love to work hard and enjoy your rewards.
You are friendly and popular. People love you more than they even realize.
Your fresh, laid back, and happy attitude always [...]

Don’t Keep Your Guests Waiting!

This past weekend I officiated at a wedding and was invited to also be a guest at the reception. Because I am usually the planner and coordinator, this was an unusual experience for me. I’m the one behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly and one time. 
The ceremony  (so nice) and reception were held in the same [...]

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