Welcome to Our Blog
We are so glad that you made it here. This is a helpful place on our website to get wedding tips and tricks from our Wedding Day Girl team of wedding coordinators. We try to compile the most useful information to help you plan your wedding so that by the time we take over your day-of coordination (also known as Month of Coordination) or even dive deep into the planning, you are armed with helpful info to guide your planning process.
Our ultimate goal throughout your entire planning process is to support your wedding planning journey. Whether we are doing Day of Coordination or Full Planning we want you to feel confident that we are going to get you where you need to be to have a successful wedding. This blog is also helpful if you are planning locally here in Austin, TX because it has some articles geared to helping you navigate our beautiful green city, wedding venues, amazing vendors and all things Texas. Let us know if you have any special requests for articles - because we are always open to posting what you need. We would rather have you hear reading our blog then aimlessly googling “how to plan your wedding in Austin”.
We don’t write love stories here, or blog about our wedding couples, our corner of the internet is to provide couples that are working a full time job and planning their wedding the tools, ideas, and experiences we know will help you get closer to the best wedding ever. We know you want the best wedding ever!
If you are looking for useful information, tools, and all the wedding guidance to help you plan, you are in the right place. Whether you are the Mom of the Bride, Mom of the Groom, Fiancé or Fiancée, obviously Bride or Groom, or fall within the LGBTQ family - our wedding articles are going to give you helpful information to consider, even if you are simply in the process of hiring us. And know that as your Wedding Day Girl, we are here if you can’t find what you are looking for. As our clients - remember - we are only one wedding text, wedding email away so we can be your fairy godmothers throughout your wedding planning journey. And if you aren’t our clients yet - do you know you get unlimited communication with our team - take advantage of it - we want to get to know you and you get to know your planner. After all - you are handing your dream day to us, so let’s be friends. Happy Planning!
XO Wedding Day Girl - Day of Coordinators
All About Engagement Shoots!
Being in front of the camera can make taking engagement photos stressful, especially if you're not used to it. We want to offer the advice we've learnt over the years to help you feel comfortable and succeed in your engagement session, whether you're already engaged or you believe the big question may be on the horizon. Before your upcoming photo shoot, keep these eight things in mind, from what to wear to where to go!
Austin's Best-Kept Secrets: Hidden Gems for Engagement Photoshoots
When it comes to engagement photos, Austin offers a wealth of beautiful and well-known locations to choose from. But for couples seeking a unique and enchanting backdrop, some of the city's hidden gems are the perfect choice. In this guide, we'll reveal Austin's best-kept secrets for unforgettable engagement photoshoots, giving you a chance to capture your love in some of the city's most charming and less-explored locales.
Incorporating Texas Wildflowers into Your Wedding
When it comes to wedding decor, few things can match the natural beauty and charm of wildflowers. In Texas, where the landscape is adorned with an array of stunning native blooms, incorporating wildflowers into your wedding can add a touch of rustic elegance and a sense of natural wonder. In this guide, we'll explore how to bring the beauty of Texas wildflowers to your wedding, creating a picturesque and uniquely Texan celebration.
Intimate Elopements in Austin: Planning Your Dream Private Wedding
In the bustling heart of Texas, where live music and vibrant culture thrive, lies a perfect backdrop for an intimate and memorable wedding—Austin. While the city is known for its lively music scene and bustling events, it also offers a charming and romantic setting for couples seeking a private and meaningful celebration. If the idea of an intimate elopement in Austin has crossed your mind, you're in for a treat. In this guide, we'll explore how to plan your dream private wedding in this captivating city.
Tips for Choosing a Wedding Venue
Weddings are important occasions that everyone wants to remember fondly and forever. To make that particular day enjoyable for you, though, will take a lot of preparation. There are a thousand and one tasks that need to be done, frequently quickly.
Wedding Planning Timeline
It can be challenging to set priorities while organizing a wedding because there are so many moving parts. It's simple to skip a step or carry out activities incorrectly.
You'll keep sane while wedding preparation if you know not only what needs to be done but also when to do it. Here is an easy-to-follow wedding timeline as a service to you.
How to Plan a Wedding
Your wedding will probably be the biggest party you've ever hosted, so arranging one can seem rather difficult at first (especially if you're doing it in the midst of the COVID pandemic). However, the processes are the same whether you want a small, straightforward wedding or a large, extravagant event: establish a budget (a crucial first step!), source inspiration, begin your guest list... We will break it all down step-by-step below. To avoid feeling overwhelmed by the wedding planning process, we advise concentrating on one activity at a time. And if you're short on time, feel free to assign some of these duties to family members and friends; they'll probably be happy to assist you as you move through this process.
Capturing Live Music Capital Vibes: Music-Focused Wedding Planning in Austin
When it comes to planning a wedding, every couple wants their special day to be memorable, unique, and reflective of their personalities. If you and your partner share a deep love for music, especially the vibrant tunes that resonate throughout Austin, Texas, then consider infusing the Live Music Capital's vibes into your wedding celebration. In this guide, we'll explore how you can create a music-focused wedding in Austin that will have your guests grooving and reminiscing for years to come.
What does Wedding Insurance cover?
Wedding insurance assists in paying for vendor accidents, damages, or injuries that might happen on your wedding day, as well as the cost of the event being canceled or postponed. Similar to auto or home insurance, wedding insurance covers the expenses associated with your wedding.
Details to include at a Brunch Wedding
So you're planning a brunch wedding? That's a bold move, my friend. But don't worry, I got you covered with all the deets. In this blog, we'll dive into why a brunch wedding is a great choice, how to set the scene, the invitations, dress code, entertainment, and some unique ideas to make your brunch wedding extra special. So grab a mimosa, sit back, and let's brunch it up!