Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs suggests the following breakdown in budget planning. Tip is to make sure that you include sales tax in your calculations.
Reception (Food, Beverage, Rentals and Site) 40 to 50%
Flowers 10%
Photography/Videography 10%
Bride and Groom's Attire 5 to 10%
Music 5 to 10%
Planner/Coordinator 10 to 15%
Cushion 5 to 15%
Make sure that you always set your budget prior to doing anything . You do not want to spend too much on the site and not have enough to decorate it.
Five Budget NO-NOs
1- Never go into debt to pay for your wedding.
2- Don't put your wedding bills on Plastic unless you can pay off the balance in full as soon as you get each statement.
3-Don't agree to any upgrades without knowing if they cost extra.
4-Don't over spend Budget.
5-Don't budget for fewer guests than you have invited.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
5-10 of Simple Stunning Weddings
6- Simple stunning weddings are never trendy. Simple design, by its nature, is both classic and contemporary, with an emphasis on well chosen details, not the latest fads.
7-Weddings should have a unifying theme. Whether it's color or culinary focus, choosing a central theme that works in your setting guarantees a more harmonious mood for your celebration. When all design choices fall into line with an overall theme, from fonts to foods, the result is not only more appealing, it also simplifies the planning process.
8-Couples should know their design priorities. There is more than one way to decorate any setting: the possibilities can seem endless. Make lists of the things are most important to you. Flowers? Music? Food? Each couple feels differently about the details are more crucial. Know your priorities and stick with them.
9-Simplicity is well planned. Knowing your priorities is the key to maintaining your design focus and your sanity, but you will also want to open to new ideas along the way. Look at any new idea in relation to your overall theme, and decide whether the change will adversely affect the whole event or add something wonderful.
10- Simpler is better. Focus on your budget, your preferences, and your approach on smart details and gracious warmth rather than pomp and prestige.
I hope these tips have been helpful to you. Look forward to new postings on Monday.
Have a blessed day.
7-Weddings should have a unifying theme. Whether it's color or culinary focus, choosing a central theme that works in your setting guarantees a more harmonious mood for your celebration. When all design choices fall into line with an overall theme, from fonts to foods, the result is not only more appealing, it also simplifies the planning process.
8-Couples should know their design priorities. There is more than one way to decorate any setting: the possibilities can seem endless. Make lists of the things are most important to you. Flowers? Music? Food? Each couple feels differently about the details are more crucial. Know your priorities and stick with them.
9-Simplicity is well planned. Knowing your priorities is the key to maintaining your design focus and your sanity, but you will also want to open to new ideas along the way. Look at any new idea in relation to your overall theme, and decide whether the change will adversely affect the whole event or add something wonderful.
10- Simpler is better. Focus on your budget, your preferences, and your approach on smart details and gracious warmth rather than pomp and prestige.
I hope these tips have been helpful to you. Look forward to new postings on Monday.
Have a blessed day.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
1-5 of 10 Simple Stunning Truths about Weddings
Keep these basic ideas in mind when making decisions about your wedding design.
1-Simple is not the same as cheap. A simple wedding desing stems from a clear vision which is in harmony with the chosen setting. Your preferences for linens, flowers, even menu items, as well as your location and the size of your party, will determine your costs.
2-Simple is not necessarily minimal. A simple design uses restraints to create a more powerful effect; however, there are times when a single element such as one type of flower, can be multiplied beautifully to express what I consider an "extravagance of simplicity." Imagine one 32 foot long table with a simple cotton tablecloth (always floor length). Picture a one flower repeated 100 times in narrow glass vases placed down the center of the table. This is a streamlined look, but also very abundant in it's look.
3-Simple Stunning weddings are focused and in harmony with your sensiblity and your environment. Take the time to think about and discuss the type of party you want. Make a list of your wedding priorities. Then choose your setting with care and design your party to suit your setting.
4-Great Weddings are comfortable parties. Never make a design choice infavor of "the look" if it will compromise your guests' abililty to enjoy the party. This pretains to but not limited to the placement of tables. You may have to ditch your layout if the space becomes too cramped. You do not want chairs so close together that people have to squeeze through and bump into people.
5-A stunning wedding is as simple as 1-2-3. This means that as many elements as possible are limited to no more than three choices. Color in the most important example. For the most powerful impact, focus on a maximum of three colors in each area of design. Maximum of three color choices should flow to linens, flowers and even printed materials. For example using tones of just reds and pinks set against a white background will create a more striking, harmonious aesthetic than say a room filled with a riot of yellows, pinks, oranges,purples,blues, and greens. Apply the 1-2-3 principle to as many elements as possible and you will be surprised at the stunning effect.
I hope these are helpful hints when planning that simple stunning wedding. Stay tuned tomorrow for additional tips.
1-Simple is not the same as cheap. A simple wedding desing stems from a clear vision which is in harmony with the chosen setting. Your preferences for linens, flowers, even menu items, as well as your location and the size of your party, will determine your costs.
2-Simple is not necessarily minimal. A simple design uses restraints to create a more powerful effect; however, there are times when a single element such as one type of flower, can be multiplied beautifully to express what I consider an "extravagance of simplicity." Imagine one 32 foot long table with a simple cotton tablecloth (always floor length). Picture a one flower repeated 100 times in narrow glass vases placed down the center of the table. This is a streamlined look, but also very abundant in it's look.
3-Simple Stunning weddings are focused and in harmony with your sensiblity and your environment. Take the time to think about and discuss the type of party you want. Make a list of your wedding priorities. Then choose your setting with care and design your party to suit your setting.
4-Great Weddings are comfortable parties. Never make a design choice infavor of "the look" if it will compromise your guests' abililty to enjoy the party. This pretains to but not limited to the placement of tables. You may have to ditch your layout if the space becomes too cramped. You do not want chairs so close together that people have to squeeze through and bump into people.
5-A stunning wedding is as simple as 1-2-3. This means that as many elements as possible are limited to no more than three choices. Color in the most important example. For the most powerful impact, focus on a maximum of three colors in each area of design. Maximum of three color choices should flow to linens, flowers and even printed materials. For example using tones of just reds and pinks set against a white background will create a more striking, harmonious aesthetic than say a room filled with a riot of yellows, pinks, oranges,purples,blues, and greens. Apply the 1-2-3 principle to as many elements as possible and you will be surprised at the stunning effect.
I hope these are helpful hints when planning that simple stunning wedding. Stay tuned tomorrow for additional tips.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Simple but Stunning
At Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs we work with Brides of all personalites and design styles. Today Is all about the Simple Stunning Wedding.
"Making the simple complicated is commonplace; Making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity." Charles Mingus
Infuse your celebration with simple meaningful details. A small book of love poems with a beautiful bookmark makes a wonderful gift for your guests or your wedding party. Add a handwritten note inside for a special touch.
Simplicity, to me, is an aesthetic that is both classic and contemporary, elegant and unfussy. It always begins with a clear vision of your intended mood or ambiance, and defines itself in direct relation to its environment. Work with the Environment don't try and change it.
A simple wedding can be inexpensive or extremely luxurious, depending on the materials, setting, food, and other elements that you choose. My simple approach to design is less about the budget than planning details, color, flowers and menu to create a powerful mood, whether your wedding is casual or formal.
Limiting the number of types of flowers in your bouquets and centerpieces is both elegant and economical. A small posy of perfect, striking blossoms make a dramatic and colorful statement.
Be sure to check in tomorrow as I will have 10 Truths about Simplicity.
"Making the simple complicated is commonplace; Making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity." Charles Mingus
Infuse your celebration with simple meaningful details. A small book of love poems with a beautiful bookmark makes a wonderful gift for your guests or your wedding party. Add a handwritten note inside for a special touch.
Simplicity, to me, is an aesthetic that is both classic and contemporary, elegant and unfussy. It always begins with a clear vision of your intended mood or ambiance, and defines itself in direct relation to its environment. Work with the Environment don't try and change it.
A simple wedding can be inexpensive or extremely luxurious, depending on the materials, setting, food, and other elements that you choose. My simple approach to design is less about the budget than planning details, color, flowers and menu to create a powerful mood, whether your wedding is casual or formal.
Limiting the number of types of flowers in your bouquets and centerpieces is both elegant and economical. A small posy of perfect, striking blossoms make a dramatic and colorful statement.
Be sure to check in tomorrow as I will have 10 Truths about Simplicity.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
10-Saves Time-The average couple spends 200 hours planning their big day. A wedding planner can save you time, money and energy.
9-Saves Money-Hiring a Wedding Planner can save you a great deal of money. Because wedding planners provide so much business to vendors they are often able to negotiate discounts for their clients. Wedding planners no budgeting and can help you to stick to your budget.
8-Saves Relationships- Weddings are stressful and can cause conflicts. Wedding planners have been there done that and know how to avoid problems. Wedding planners can take the responsiblity off of family members so they can enjoy your day with you.
7-Ensures Dreams become Realities-Wedding planners work for the couple and ensure that all desires are met and even surpassed.
6- Offers Advice- Wedding planners have planned countless weddings and know exactly what works and what doesn't. They are also very knowledgeable on wedding etiquette. Wedding planners are able to recommend competent vendors based on personal experience.
5-Act as the "Go To Person"-Vendors, Wedding party, and guests; that is a lot of people asking questions and having a lot of concerns. By hiring a wedding planner the couple can simply say "Talk to the Wedding Planner!"
4- Creates Schedules- There are so many events leading up the big day! Wedding planners are well versed at making detailed itineraries for all involved (Including Vendors) and making sure that everything happens on time!
3- Handles Crisis- Whether we like it or not, most big events involve crisis. The Wedding planner will handle all crisis big and small.
2-Orchestrates Rehearsal through the end of the reception.Wedding planner ensure that everything goes off without a hitch!
1-Minimizes stress and maximizes fun! Hiring a wedding planner ensures that you will have a worry-free and stress-free day. Thus allowing you to enjoy your day like your guests!
Let Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs handle you next wedding or event. We look forward to your feed back so please let us hear from you.
9-Saves Money-Hiring a Wedding Planner can save you a great deal of money. Because wedding planners provide so much business to vendors they are often able to negotiate discounts for their clients. Wedding planners no budgeting and can help you to stick to your budget.
8-Saves Relationships- Weddings are stressful and can cause conflicts. Wedding planners have been there done that and know how to avoid problems. Wedding planners can take the responsiblity off of family members so they can enjoy your day with you.
7-Ensures Dreams become Realities-Wedding planners work for the couple and ensure that all desires are met and even surpassed.
6- Offers Advice- Wedding planners have planned countless weddings and know exactly what works and what doesn't. They are also very knowledgeable on wedding etiquette. Wedding planners are able to recommend competent vendors based on personal experience.
5-Act as the "Go To Person"-Vendors, Wedding party, and guests; that is a lot of people asking questions and having a lot of concerns. By hiring a wedding planner the couple can simply say "Talk to the Wedding Planner!"
4- Creates Schedules- There are so many events leading up the big day! Wedding planners are well versed at making detailed itineraries for all involved (Including Vendors) and making sure that everything happens on time!
3- Handles Crisis- Whether we like it or not, most big events involve crisis. The Wedding planner will handle all crisis big and small.
2-Orchestrates Rehearsal through the end of the reception.Wedding planner ensure that everything goes off without a hitch!
1-Minimizes stress and maximizes fun! Hiring a wedding planner ensures that you will have a worry-free and stress-free day. Thus allowing you to enjoy your day like your guests!
Let Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs handle you next wedding or event. We look forward to your feed back so please let us hear from you.
Monday, January 4, 2010
"Best Booth" in Atlanta
Wow! The Bridal Show at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta was amazing. "Southern Aisles" which is composed of Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs, Panache, Provisions and Beach Bartenders received the "Best Booth" Award of the entire show of over 200 vendors and over one thousand Brides. This was our first Atlanta Bridal Show promoting our area and we were very proud to win this award and being a "rookie" . I hope that everyone is as blessed as I am, I love doing what I do and look forward to each new day and each new bride. Life is Good!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Cobb Galleria Bridal Show
Steven Clay Wedding and Event Designs will be in the Cobb Galleria Bridal Show in Atlanta, GA on Sunday. If you are a bride and you will be in the Atlanta area please come to the show. You will find us in the booth Southern Asiles. We will be participating in the show with Provisions Catering and Panache Tent and Event. We hope to see you there.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Congratulations "You're Engaged!"
Everything leading up to "I DO" involves a flurry of "to-dos". The word engaged itself implies that you are busy, occupied, employed. Yes, planning your wedding is supposed to be a joyful experience, not a painful process. Do not let it overwhelm you. More than 2 million couples in the United States alone pull off this feat every year, so having your dream day is an entirely realistic ambition. To get started you just need to establish a manageable time frame; the rest of the details will, like paper confetti, fall delicately into place.
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