http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog Wedding Planning Advice by Susan Southerland Thu, 15 May 2008 15:07:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past weekend I had a wedding in Savannah, Georgia. It was at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. It is a gorgeous property with a beautiful outdoor courtyard where couples love to tie the knot. Outdoor weddings are very popular, particularly here in the South. The ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/05/12/outdoor-weddings-and-the-dreaded-rain-call/ I have a beautiful wedding coming up in two weeks at the Portofino Bay Hotel here in Orlando. We are working on all of the final arrangements -- including the wedding party agenda. Nearly ever time I work a wedding when we fall behind, it isn't ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/05/07/wedding-party-agenda-no-excuses-for-being-late/ It's the morning of another event Saturday. Early this morning I received a text from my client asking how much she should tip the caterer. This is a very common question... who should I tip and how much? This is a very subjective question. I know how hard ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/05/03/tips-on-tipping/ Destination Weddings seems to be a topic on everyone's minds. We at Just Marry! have seen a big increase in destination weddings here in Orlando and outbound as well. A college student writing an article for Boston University just contacted me to ask me questions about the pros and ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/05/01/destination-weddings-budget-maker-or-budget-breaker/ I was doing my final planning meeting with one of my brides last week. At this meeting we plan our schedule of events; setup, breakdown, first dance, last dance, dinner service, bouquet toss and cake cutting time. This particular bride wanted to cut the cake late in the ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/27/wedding-cake-service-trends-change-with-the-times/ It isn't often that I toot my own horn, but I was so honored and excited to see this write-up by Jean Patteson, Fashion Editor at the Orlando Sentinel. I hope you will indulge me by allowing me to share these kudos with you. Question: My stepdaughter will be ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/24/susan-southerlands-wedding-planning-dvd-gets-rave-reviews/ I was watching The Early Show while getting ready for work today. Laura and Jenna Bush were on promoting a children's book they co-authored. The last few minutes of the interview, Mrs. Bush was asked what she hopes for her daughter on her wedding day. I was ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/23/enjoy-your-wedding-day/ Happy Earth Day! The most appropriate post today would be tips on how to plan a green wedding. It is a trend that is picking up steam. Planning an entirely green wedding is still quite a challenge, but everyone can incorporate some eco-friendly aspects on the big day. 1. ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/22/tips-for-planning-a-green-wedding/ This has been a busy news week! In response to one of my blogs, I received an email from the WE Network regarding a new television show starring David Tutera. Here is what it said: LET CELEBRITY WEDDING PLANNER DAVID TUTERA ENHANCE YOUR WEDDING ON WE TV! Making your dream ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/16/would-you-like-to-have-your-wedding-planned-by-a-celebrity-planner/ Today I took over a client from one of the other planners in my company. This unfortunately happens from time-to-time when there is turnover. Turnover is a frequent occurrence in the event industry; people get promoted or change companies. Unfortunately, this particular bride has had to deal with being ... http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2008/04/15/coping-with-change-while-planning-your-wedding/