Shake It Out With The Best Wedding Music Options One of the most common questions that I get as a wedding planner is whether a dj or band is a better choice for your wedding.  The answer?  Either. Both. It all depends… Basically, the short answer is that there is no ‘right’ answer. Having either […]

How to Decide on Wedding Colors So many of my couples come to me with the same question: “How do I choose a color scheme for a wedding?” It can be an overwhelming task to accomplish, right? The colors you pick really do set the stage for your wedding; they help decide on the vibe […]

Making the Most Out of Your Wedding Venue Site Visit Every spring, my days are filled with meeting with clients and having a wedding venue site visit. Spring season is usually busy for wedding planners as we meet with clients—finalizing plans and gearing up for our summer and fall weddings. I love site visits and […]

Without Sacrificing Your Dream Wedding One of the top questions that I get asked are ways to cut your wedding costs. While we all wish budgets were unlimited, the reality is that they usually aren’t and, at the end of the day, most people do have to find places to save on the expenses. Start […]

How to know what type of wedding planning service you need.  So, you are getting married. Great! Amazing! Congratulations!  Now what? Here at Soiree 99, we get inquiries every day asking about our services and what exactly we do to help couples plan their dream wedding. So I thought a little explanation would help you decide […]

Plus, why do you need one in the first place?  So, you are thinking about having a wedding rehearsal. Most people think they don’t need one but, the truth is, the majority of people really do need a wedding rehearsal.  Wedding rehearsals are important. I am going to tell you why AND give you my […]

A Planner’s Best Advice For Serving Alcohol at Weddings Alcohol at weddings. It seems simple enough, but is it? How do you even start planning for having alcohol at your wedding?  Once you decide that you will be having alcohol at your wedding, there are some key points that you need to consider.  Some are […]