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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Wedding Photographer
Choosing your wedding photographer is about more than loving their Instagram. Here are 10 questions to ask before booking, from a wedding planner's perspective, including questions about style, timelines, communication, coverage, and working with your vendor team.
DJ vs Band for Weddings: How to Choose the Right Entertainment (or Have Both)
DJ vs Band for your wedding? Discover the pros, cons, and tips from a wedding planner, plus how to combine both for an unforgettable celebration.
Just Engaged? 5 Things to Do Next
Just engaged? Discover 5 essential steps to start your wedding planning journey smoothly with expert tips from Shelley Ann Events.
Now Booking 2027 Weddings | Limited Fall 2026 Dates Available
Now booking 2027 weddings at Shelley Ann Events, with limited Fall 2026 dates available. Thoughtful, full-service wedding planning for modern couples.
How to Create a Realistic Wedding Budget: Tips from a California Wedding Planner
Plan your dream day with confidence. In this guide, I share my expertise as a California wedding planner to help you create a realistic wedding budget, prioritize what matters most, and avoid overspending while designing a celebration you truly love.
5 Reasons to Schedule Bridal Portraits with Your Wedding Photographer Before Your Big Day
Planning your bridal portraits with your wedding photographer before the actual wedding day can significantly enhance your overall experience and the quality of your wedding album. Here are five compelling reasons why scheduling a bridal portrait session beforehand is a great idea.
How To Word Your Wedding Invitations
Looking for the perfect wedding invitation wording? As a wedding planner, I know how important it is to get the details just right. This blog post breaks down everything you need to know—from traditional phrasing to modern options—so your invites feel true to you and clearly share the who, what, when, and where. Let’s make wording your invitations simple, stress-free, and beautifully on-brand.
How to Build a Wedding Timeline: A Wedding Planner’s Guide
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a wedding timeline, this blog post is for you! As a wedding planner, I know a smooth timeline is the secret to a stress-free celebration. From your first look to your last dance, I’m sharing everything you need to know to keep your day flowing beautifully.
Tips for Planning a Mountain wedding
Are you dreaming of a wedding surrounded by breathtaking mountain views? Planning a wedding in the mountains can be an exciting and memorable experience. The natural beauty of the mountains can provide a stunning backdrop to your special day, making it an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. By following these tips and ideas, you can create a memorable and magical mountain wedding that will be cherished by all. Embrace the natural beauty of the mountains and let it be the perfect backdrop for your special day.
Finding the Perfect Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage
Wedding planning can be a whirlwind of excitement, but one question that often arises is: "How many photo coverage hours do we need for our big day?" Don't worry, we've got you covered! In today's blog post, I am thrilled to announce the guest writer for this post - the talented Ashley Norton, with Ashley Norton Photography, who will guide you through the process of determining the perfect number of photo coverage hours for your wedding.
Reasons why you should not have a friend be your day of coordinator on your wedding day
Your wedding day is near, and you are wondering who is going to help with executing the beautiful details, timeline and manage vendors while you get ready and enjoy your day to the fullest. Your first thought may be a close friend, a friend of a friend or maybe it’s a relative. Let’s break down some drawbacks that I recommend you consider when deciding who the best person is for your day of coordinator on your wedding day.
How to Look Your Best on Your Big Day: Tips for the Perfect Spray Tan on Your Wedding Day
Getting a spray tan before your big day can be a great way to look and feel your best and the perfect accessory to your dream wedding dress. In this blog post we share some of the top reasons to consider getting a spray tan before your wedding.
12 questions to ask your venue before booking
When searching for the right venue for your wedding day keep each of these questions in mind to ask. Each venue is different, offering various levels of service, packages, amenities, and pricing. You can find a venue that is right for you, that sparks joy! I want to give you the confidence to find a venue and not have any surprises as you continue the planning process.
Love your wedding contingency plan
Planning your wedding day is exciting and a fun experience! It also comes with decisions that need to be made and understanding what possible outcomes could occur. One of those outcomes is being prepared for the expected and unexpected weather. Having a wedding contingency plan and loving it from the beginning will help you enjoy your day to the fullest no matter what happens. As your wedding planner I will make sure we have a plan in place.
5 things to include in your wedding day timeline
Your timeline is the most important document on your wedding day. With the thousands of details planned here are five things to include in your timeline to help you have the best day ever and celebrate!
3 myths about wedding planners
There are many wedding planner myths that may prevent you from connecting with a planner or day of coordinator to assist you on your wedding day. Let’s debunk these myths together. It is my passion to know that you can fully enjoy your wedding day and see all of your dreams come true.
how to choose a signature drink
With many details to plan on your wedding day, let’s make planning, and tasting your signature drink options fun!