Getting engaged is a bit like the Indy 500: you anticipate going through wedding planning with speed and precision (in your head, you've done a practice run a million times!) but once that ring is on your finger, "Boom!" you're racing toward the alter without focusing on anything but the finish line. Whoa-whoa! Slow down. We teamed up with Amy Nichols, lead planner and designer of Amy Nichols Special Events and Co-founder of The Poppy Group in San Francisco, to highlight seven things to keep in mind in the first month of engagement.
Read moreEngaged Over the Holidays? Read These 10 Tips Now!
If you’re sporting new bling, chances are you aren’t alone. The months between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day are known as “engagement season” in the wedding industry. During this time period, more couples get engaged than any other part of the year. But before you go into overdrive, take a deep breath and read these tips before you buy a dress, book a venue and tell everyone you know. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind from California-based wedding and event planner Amy Nichols of Amy Nichols Special Events and Co-founder of The Poppy Group.
Read moreThe Poppy Group vs. Full Service Planning
Whether a couple opts to hire a full service planner or decides they only need professional help the month prior to their wedding, hiring professional help can be a huge stress reliever.
Knowing the difference between month-of coordination and full service planning can help a couple decide what level of assistance they need for an unforgettable wedding.
A month-of wedding coordinator helps a couple prepare one month before their wedding, which means the couple does most of the planning on their own; while a full service wedding planner advises a couple on every detail leading up to their big day.
The chart below outlines the main differences between month-of coordination and full service planning.
Do you still have more questions about the difference between a month of coordination vs. a full service planner? Contact us.
Style Me Pretty Red + Orange Art Deco Inspired San Francisco Wedding Feature
We are super excited for our first wedding feature on Style Me Pretty! SMP recently featured our clients' wedding at San Francisco's Legion of Honor, beautifully photographed by Sarah Maren Photography. This red and orange art deco inspired wedding is the perfect source of inspiration for fall brides especially those who love bold ombre details. Our favorite part? The California poppy motif that the bride incorporated throughout the wedding. Check it out here.
Brides: The Scariest Parts of Planning A Wedding
Check out this recent interview with Amy Nichols, Co-founder of The Poppy Group, about the scariest parts of planning a wedding on Brides.
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Interview with Amy Nichols and Kate Whelan, Co-founders of The Poppy Group on Brides.
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Interview with Amy Nichols and Kate Whelan, Co-founders of The Poppy Group in the Fall 2015 issue of C Weddings.
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Interview with Amy Nichols, Co-founder of The Poppy Group on Love Inc..
Gratuity Guide from Inside Weddings
Photo via Inside Weddings/Jay Lawrence Goldman
Many questions surround the murky waters of weddings and tipping wedding vendors. Is tipping mandatory? Who receives tips? How much do couples tip each vendor? Those are just a few of the questions brides and grooms may have regarding tipping their wedding vendors. We recommend the simple, yet quite comprehensive, A Complete Gratuity Guide for Weddings on Inside Weddings. With one quick read, couples will know how to decide which wedding vendors to tip and how much to tip each wedding vendor. Now this complicated subject of tipping wedding vendors is made easy!
4 Wedding Invitation Trends - Check them Out!
Photo via Brides.com
What are the latest and greatest trends for wedding invitations in 2015? Brides is sharing 4 Wedding Invitation Trends You Need to Know About. Classic brides may want to avoid these trends, while trendy brides will want to embrace them. Either way, it's fun to know these wedding invitation trends!
13 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
Photo credit: Elle Jae Photography
One of our favorite wedding blogs, Style Me Pretty, recently published a list of 13 reasons couples should hire a wedding planner. We couldn't agree more! Here are a few of our favorite points from the article, and examples of where The Poppy Group will help make your wedding day a smooth & enjoyable one!
- A wedding planner is the go-to person for questions on the day-of the wedding (instead of YOU!).
- They keep the wedding party on time!
- A wedding planner will ensure all of your personal belongings are secured and stored somewhere safe at the end of the evening.
- A good planner sticks to the timeline, so you can enjoy and be in the moment during the wedding.
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