Welcome To Our First Podcast!

We're excited not only to be doing our first podcast, but also to have our first guest! Today I'll be sharing an interview with bridal stylist and concierge, Tuesday Morris. She's a seasoned wedding fashion professional and the owner of The Cosmopolitan Concierge, a wedding concierge service. She'll be telling us a bit about how to begin a successful dress shopping journey.

Is It Time To Consider A Day-Of Wedding Coordinator?

Today was another long day full of deadlines and dissatisfied customers. It didn’t help that you had to spend your breaks and lunch hour on the phone with another round of florists. One of them is bound to understand your vision – and your budget – eventually…right?!? Sigh. The weekend is here, but you’re exhausted thinking about it. Another payment is due on the venue and there’s a cake tasting on Sunday. Somewhere along the way you need to remind your maid of honor to order her dress – again. For a moment you wonder if this is how your wedding day is going to feel? Will you be putting out fires the whole day? Although it's exhausting, you’re happy to have your finger on every detail of the planning. But do you want to delegate and coordinate on your wedding day? You imagined it being a lot more relaxing and enjoyable. It might be time to consider a day-of wedding coordinator. Unlike the name suggests, a day of coordinator usually comes in about a month before your event to help you get all the details in order. She’ll start communicating with vendors, confirming arrival times and coordinating timelines. She’ll make sure the groom gets to the alter and mom gets seated in her place of honor. Your wedding day coordinator will handle any crisis that come up as well as make sure you get a plate of food. They can be a godsend to the DIY bride and well worth the investment. If you had a day of wedding coordinator or have hired one, tell about your experience in the comments below!

Should You Elope?

You're neck deep in to your wedding planning and the drama keeps coming: your maid of honor hates her dress...your mom hates your dress...and somehow your guest list has doubled. The wheels are in motion with deposits paid and decisions made. But a courthouse elopement sounds like a dream right now. Should you go for it? Will you regret it?

A healthy elopement happens when both people in the relationship want to focus on getting married. Often, emphasis gets placed on the wedding while the marriage gets put on the back burner. Everyone is so wrapped up in the party, they lose sight of the commitment both people at getting in to. If you're focused on getting hitched and less concerned about the party, an elopement might be a good bet. You'll you save yourself the stress of planning and the financial investment.

Yet many brides and grooms enjoy celebrating with their friends and family. For them, the more, the merrier! Even if you elope, you can have a reception later. But some brides feel like it's "not the same." If that's you, consider having a smaller wedding. It will cut back on the budget and the intensity of the occasion.

If family drama is the reason for wanting to elope, it might be time for a chat with your parents, siblings, or anyone else driving you crazy. Let them know that you respect their opinions but that your wedding day is going to be about you, your fiancée, and the things you both love. You may experience some blow-back for standing up for yourself, but those who love you will respect your boundaries.

Wedding planning can be stressful, but it shouldn't make you sick or lose sleep. If it is, it's time to reevaluate your priorities. It might be time to cut down on the DIY projects or drop things that are causing you anxiety. Ask for help if you need it. Hire a planner if you can. Do what you need to do to keep your sanity.

Still feel like a court house celebration is calling? You're in luck! There's no wrong way to get married. At the end of the day, as long as you've followed the legal protocols of your state, a marriage is a marriage! Rules and traditions shouldn't stop you from having the wedding day of your dreams - whether that's in a fancy ball room  or on the steps of city hall.

We know there's a lot of opinions about whether to elope...tell us yours in the comments below!

This Is For The CEO Brides

Stressed out by wedding planning? Overwhelmed? Over it? Unless they're one of those million dollar brides who has "people" to make their Pinterest wedding dreams come true, every bride has been there. Trying to plan your own wedding, stay on budget, and create an Instagram worthy experience is a tough job. Yep, it's a job! Most brides spend as much time planning their wedding as they do working at their regular job. That's a lot of work! But as the CEO of your own wedding, you're responsible for a lot of time consuming projects and tasks. This blog is for you. Welcome to your virtual wedding boardroom! This is where you'll find the advice, etiquette, and ideas you need to be a wedding boss babe. It's honest, authentic advice DIY brides with imagination and hustle.

No wedding CEO can be successful without a team, so we encourage you to ask questions and send your advice. Let's build a community that is totally #teambride. Send all your thoughts and concerns to tuesdaysbrides{at}gmail.com. You're about to build an event your friends and family will be talking about for years to come!