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!

We all know the stereotype of the disinterested groom. We all know the kind - he doesn't want to be part of the planning, he just wants to know when to show up. Fortunately the days of the absent groom are waning. More men want to be involved in the planning process. After all, it's their day, too.

Wondering what tasks to take on as the groom? Try these, for starters:

Your wedding day look - take control of whether bow ties or skinny ties will rule the day by having a major say in what you wear. You can even have some fun picking out crazy socks or matching Converse for your wedding party.

The reception playlist - Are you a music aficionado? Put your skills to use by creating a list of songs that will keep your guest dancing all night long.

Helping with the guest list - Help your sweetheart create or pare down the guest list. This is a big task and one your partner shouldn't have to tackle alone.

Anything else that will ease your partner's stress! - Planning a wedding is a big endeavor. Don't make your sweetheart carry all the weight. If there is somewhere you can chip in (helping with a DIY project, selecting a boutonniere, or something else!), get to it!

Got an idea for a groom's task? Leave it 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!