Questions Brides Have Asked

     Our consultants have been advising brides on all aspects of their weddings for a number of years.  And while every bride and every wedding is unique and special, the questions brides ask about various aspects of wedding plans are similar.  Here are some of the most common questions we are asked about bridal registries.

     Should I register both online and in a store?

     Absolutely! Registries online can be a huge time saver for your out of town guest, plus you can log on to the site anytime to add or delete items.  But be sure to register your preferences in a variety of retail locations as well.  Be sure to select at least one national chain if you have guest from out of town.  In addition, you should provide a range of purchase options for your guests by selecting one high-end store and at least one inexpensive retailer.  Consider expanding your gift options to include itmes that you would enjoy as a couple - like camping gear or sports equipment.  Some couples are also including information about a favorite charity and will indicate on their wedding website if they prefer gifts to the charity in their name.

     How do I let guest know where I am registered?

     Count on your website and your wedding party to spread the word about your gift registry preferences.  Every season we have at least one bride who wants to include this information in her invitation packet, but we inform her that it is considered extremely bad form to do so.  Parents, bridesmaids and relatives can spread this information to those who inquire.

     Signing up for gifts makes me feel uncomforatable.  It feels like begging.  Do I need to register at all?

     Utilizing a gift registry is as much for the guests as it is for the couple.  Invited guests will want to send or bring a gift to commemorate the occaion.  Bringing a gift that they know the bride and groom will cherish makes the effort even more special.  Think of the registry process as a gentle way of assisting the guests to do what they are going to do anyway.  Registry gives them a comfortable way to help the young couple celebrate.

Call Elegant Beginnings Weddings and Events at 850-814-7526 or email us at planyourwedding@aol.com for more ideas and answer to your questions.

We LOVE Getting emails from our Brides like this!!

Meet Kevin and Stephanie Koblentz

Beuatiful wedding at the Hilton San Destin Resort

October 12th, 2013

Kevin and I wanted to personally thank you for all that you did for us for our wedding. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! We wouldn't have been able to pull it off without you! To this day, we still receive compliments on how much fun our wedding was and what a gorgeous ceremony it was. 

Thank you so much! I would recommend you and your team to EVERY bride looking for a wedding planner without hesitation!!!

I've attached some of our favorite pictures from our beautiful day! :) Thank you for being a part of it!

Sincerely,

Stephanie and Kevin

Jeri Lynn and Andrew Herrington married at the Wyndam Bay Point Resort

Jeri Lynn and Andrew Herrington

September 14th, 2013

Our Team at Elegant Beginnings had a blast with Jeri Lynn and Andrew's wedding!  We provided them with Full Service Planning and I am happy to say the Bride and Groom had the wedding of their dreams and everything went perfect!  

A Special Thank You to the vendors involved.  Their professionalism and eager to please the couple and work together as a team, made this day what it was!

Wyndam Bay Point Resort - Wedding was on the Grand Lagoon Deck, Cocktail hour in the Foyer area and the Reception for 150 guest in the St. Andrews Ballroom.  This team from the Chefs, banquet staff gave top notch service!

Holly Gardner Photography - Amazingly Talented and a joy to work with.  All of the pictures shown here, shows how truly gifted she is! 

Sugar Art by Angela Bowden - Suburb wedding cake 

Kirby's Studio - Floral Designer, this bride wanted something unique and he certainly met her expectations and more!

Gulf Talent Servcies - provided a harpist for the ceremoy and a AWESOME Band for the reception.  If you want a band that can keep your guest up and dancing, this is the one for you!

Congratulations Jeri Lynn and Andrew Herrington, it was an HONOR to be apart of your special day!

So anyone that knows me, knows my LOVE (or addiction, lol) for SHOES!!

So I just adore the different color shoes that the Brides wear with their white dresses or the Bridemaids with all the same shoes and matching bouquets.

TOO CUTE!  

Wouldn't this be a beautiful sweetheart table?

Bridal Emergency Kit

You've planned a flawless wedding and believe with all your heart that it will go off without a hitch.

Your family has thought about and planned for any eventuality. However, should "Murphy's Law" show up, the wise bride and her wedding consultant always have an emergency kit available.

What should go in your kit? These are the basic items we recommend for every kit.  Add your own items as you see fit.

• A small sewing kit.  At a minimum be sure it has thread to match your gown, the bridesmaids dresses, the mothers' dresses and the tuxedos.  There should be a variety of needle sizes, small scissors and a collection of extra buttons for your gown (if appropriate) or for shirt fronts, safety pins and hemming tape just in case.    We had one Bride that didn't have her last fitting and we actually sewed her into her dress the day of the wedding!!  You just never know.

• A roll of Hollywood tape.  This is used to keep low cut necklines in place amoung other handy uses.  If you can't find it in your area, you can find it online.

• A small medical supplies box.  This should include aspirin or Tylenol, Tums or other antacids, band aids, smelling salts, breath mints and some Pepto Bismal tablets.

• A box of personal grooming aids.  Include a hair brush for touch ups, hair spray (used for both hair and for elimiinating static cling on fabrics, hair or bobby pins, hat pins (for securing boutonnieres), your make up, mouthwash, deodorant.

• Rolls of scotch Tape and white gaffer's tape (you should be able to get at local hardware store.)  These are to be used on emergency fabric tears and on bouquets that "come undone".  Also bring a couple of sticks of white chalk to cover up stains on your white gown.

• Ohter micellaneous items include: a lint brush, a pair of white or ivory ballet slippers for when your feet scream "Take off the heels", spot remover, lip stick, Evain Water Spray and touch up fingernail polish.

Knowing that you can cover most emergency situations should give you peace of mind.  Of course, when you are prepared emergencies are less likely to happen.

Introducing Mr. and Mrs.Chad Birden

What a FANTASTIC wedding!

This bride and groom were so precious and so much in love, we LOVED planning their big day for them.  They were married at the San Destin Golf and Beach Resort on the Terrace.  For those brides looking for a view of the water, this is the place of your dreams!  The service is top notch too!!