Wanna know one thing you can always count on with me, Reader ?

To tell you the truth. Straight up.

I would want someone I hired for their expertise to be 100% honest with me so that is the kind of support and service I provide my clients!

SO here are THREE things you will NEVER hear me say:

1. Your budget is too small.

Pinterest can be deceiving because you don’t know what things actually cost. Yes, those huge floral installations are beautiful - but do you have $12-20K to spend on florals?

You ABSOLUTELY CAN do a wedding with a small budget - BUT you need to be realistic on what that can truly be included.

2. DIY-ing everything is a "SAVINGS".

While DIY-ing may cut costs, you still expend time thinking and purchasing items, becoming the expert to putting it together, transporting it, setting it up, packing it up, selling it, cleaning it, etc. It may save some money, but not time.

It's like moving... you can hire movers to help you pack, load up, they provide a truck, they set up the beds, etc. OR you can pack for weeks, ask your friends to help, rent a large truck, spend possibly days moving furniture and boxes.

3. It’s cheaper to have a wedding at home.

While this SEEMS like a way to save money, what you may not realize is that YOU become the one to have to build a venue - and create a rain plan if it’s outdoors. 😟

You have to bring in everything: food, dishes, bar, alcohol, trash, trash removal, tent, extra toilets, etc.

I promise, I’m not here to rain on your parade or be negative (actually I’m quite a positive person, I swear!), but I am a realist. And after 10+ years of wedding and event planning, I will share my very honest opinions with you because that’s my job.

And I want YOU to have the best day you possibly can AND set you up for success!

Unsure of your current wedding plans OR need someone to talk through logistics with?

We can create timelines, back-up plans, discuss potential problems, and in 60 minutes make you feel the BEST you have since getting engaged.

Questions? Respond to this email and I’ll be happy to answer them!

AFFIRMATION: Having clear expectations helps me to be stress free!

Cheers!

Hi, I'm Andrea. Founder and visionary of Wedding Blueprint, happy you are here. Follow on Instagram to see more wedding inspiration from weddings I planned and follow on TikTok for more wedding tips!