Donnie BrownCynthia: There is no set of requirements for how payments work. However I can tell you how we do it with my company. We require half of the minimum in a down payment with the balance of the minimum after a few months and a final installment to be due no less than thirty […]
Kimberly: This is the biggest reason to hire a wedding planner, isn’t it? A novice or individual bride can find the sheer number of options a bit daunting. The answer to your question about making a decision regarding dessert is this: You don’t have to keep feeding your guests more and more dessert. Would […]
April: Having Celiac Disease is most certainly no piece of cake. Most of the time, if you find a recipe without flour, you should be fine, but finding a recipe that is gluten free is the best option. Below are some sites that offer some gluten-free recipes and one that offers a directory of […]
Julia: The book you see me use on the show is my linen sample book. My suggestion is that you go to the local paint store and ask to purchase a color book. That will give you a great assortment of colors to use to work with your brides. Best regards, Donnie
Dear Rebecca: The usual rule of thumb is that when you start the actual planning, it’s time to hire a planner. A good planner should be involved as soon as you can bring them in, due to the fact that their assistance can be invaluable in every step of the process. I recently had […]
Hello Nicole: I am so glad you have asked me this on the forum here. I get this question many times each month from people and perhaps this will assist those seeking guidance in this arena more efficiently in reading my response to you. The best advice I can give you is to get […]
Hi Jean: You summed it up in four words. “It is my day!” This truly is the bottom line. You really should be able to be walked down the aisle by whomever you want at your wedding. Perhaps, there is some other honorary moment that you could include your father in? Why not offer […]
Dear Tabitha: Thanks for getting in touch with me about your wedding. Your cake will likely not do well in that type of heat. One option is to use fondant for the outer layer and that will help a lot. Another option is to have your floral designer create a cake that is actually made […]
Tammy: Thanks so much! Logistically, the more attendants that you have in your wedding, the more you have to contend with as far as travel, fittings, etc. That said; it is your wedding and if you want to have a large wedding party, then you should have exactly what you want. More attendants means more […]
Dear Annie, Traditionally, it has been the rule of thumb to set your deadline for RSVP’s for two weeks prior to the wedding date. I have found over the years that many people, whether it be their busy schedules or what have you, tend to drag their feet and miss the deadline. Therefore, I always […]