Planner’s Perspective: What Signage Do You Need for Your Wedding Day?
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Planner’s Perspective: What Signage Do You Need for Your Wedding Day?

Wedding day signage is much more than a decorative detail—it plays an important role in guiding guests, enhancing the overall design, and creating a seamless experience from start to finish. Thoughtfully selected signage helps answer guests' questions before they even have to ask them, keeping the day organized while complementing your wedding aesthetic. From the moment guests arrive through the final course of dinner, each sign serves a unique purpose while adding another layer of personalization to your celebration. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, investing in the right signage can elevate both the guest experience and your wedding design. Here's a breakdown of the most common wedding day signage pieces and why each one deserves a place in your celebration.

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Stationery: “Do I Actually Need All of This?”
Planner's Perspective Lauren Gertz Planner's Perspective Lauren Gertz

Stationery: “Do I Actually Need All of This?”

When couples begin planning their wedding, one of the most common questions they ask is, "Do we really need all of this stationery?" With so many paper goods available, it can be difficult to understand what each piece is for and which ones are truly essential. Wedding stationery is more than just beautiful paper, it serves as the primary way you communicate important information with your guests while also setting the tone for your celebration. Each piece has a different purpose, and understanding the role of every item will help you create a seamless guest experience from the moment your wedding is announced until long after the celebration ends. Here's a breakdown of the most common wedding stationery pieces and why they matter.

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Your Wedding Guide To: Bars
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Your Wedding Guide To: Bars

If you are having an open bar at your wedding (100% highly recommended), there are a few things to consider regarding aesthetics and guest experience! Whether you are working with your venue or caterer's bartenders, or working with an outside service, you’ll need to decide on the number of bartenders based on your guest count and of course, then bar amounts! And whether your venue has a bar/bars, or not, you’ll want to take note of your options for bar fronts! We will walk you through all of the things you need to know, so that you can make the best decision for your day!

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Planner’s Perspective: Best Wedding Venues in Naples, Florida - Our Top 12 Picks
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Planner’s Perspective: Best Wedding Venues in Naples, Florida - Our Top 12 Picks

Naples Florida is renowned for its stunning beaches, luxurious resorts, and charming country clubs — making it one of Southwest Florida’s premier wedding destinations. Whether you’re dreaming of a beachfront ceremony, an elegant ballroom reception, or a unique natural setting, Naples offers an array of venues to fit every style. As wedding planners, we’ve gathered our favorite Naples wedding venues, organized by type, to help you find the perfect backdrop for your special day.

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Planner’s Perspective: Best Wedding Venues in Fort Myers & Sanibel - Our Top 12 Picks
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Planner’s Perspective: Best Wedding Venues in Fort Myers & Sanibel - Our Top 12 Picks

If you’re planning a wedding in Fort Myers or the surrounding Gulf Coast, there are seemingly endless stunning venues to choose from. From charming historic estates to luxury waterfront resorts, there’s something here for every couple’s style and vision. We love so many of these gorgeous venues and thrive on helping our couples find the perfect fit for their special day. Here’s our guide to our top 12 favorite Fort Myers wedding venues — organized by venue type to make your search a little easier!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Dance Floors
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Your Wedding Guide To: Dance Floors

If your venue does not come with a designated hardwood or tile dance floor area, then this blog is for you! And if your venue does have a designated dance floor area and you don’t like how it looks, this blog is for you too! We’ve got the details on sizing the dance floor for your guest count, choosing the perfect style dance floor, and a few tips that you will want to remember when making your decisions!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Furniture
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Your Wedding Guide To: Furniture

Selecting furniture for your wedding day will come down to two categories: needs and wants. You may NEED tables and chairs, but we know you WANT that gorgeous lounge set you saw on your favorite rental company’s insta. We’re going to walk you through the essentials, and the extras, so that you can make the best selections for your luxurious and dreamy big day!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Tents
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Your Wedding Guide To: Tents

Tents provide a tremendous amount of versatility to your wedding day! We know the topic can be a bit overwhelming…What size? What type? What am I forgetting? Trust us, you can totally tackle this! We will lay it all out, so you know exactly what you need, and what not to forget! So go and book that dream venue location, and then come back here for the rundown on how to select the perfect tent!

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Planner’s Perspective: Why We Love a First Look
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Planner’s Perspective: Why We Love a First Look

Maybe you have already decided that you want that magical moment when your eyes meet while you’re walking down the aisle. You’ve waited your whole life for this moment and NO ONE is going to convince you to do a first look. We hear you. Or maybe you love the idea of a first look, and you need help getting your spouse-to-be, or well-meaning family on board. We hear you too. We’re going to share with you everything we know about the first look debate, and share with you why we personally love a first look, so that you can make the absolute best decision for your big day.

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Your Wedding Guide To: Installations
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Your Wedding Guide To: Installations

The word “installations” can seem a bit intimidating, but really all that means to you is taking your luxury wedding dreams to the next level. Your Pinterest inspo and your mood board are going to be the starting place to these stunning inspiration collaborations! We won’t lie, it’s going to take a team to pull this together, but when it comes together, you and your guests will be blown away. So let’s chat about all things installations, and get those creative ideas flowing!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Lighting
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Your Wedding Guide To: Lighting

Lighting is often a rental category that does not get the attention that it deserves! This is because many people do not fully realize the amount of lighting options available, or how even simple lighting can transform a space. We are here to break down the importance of lighting, fill you in on the types of lighting available, and give you some helpful reminders when making your final decisions!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Stages
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Your Wedding Guide To: Stages

Whether you’re hiring a DJ or a band, a stage is a great way to add a little something extra to the look and feel of your wedding day! We know that right now you may be undecided on getting one, but after we walk you through everything we know about stages, we think you’ll be dialing the number for your rental company and adding it to your contract!

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Tips for Having Your Pet Be A Part of Your Wedding Day
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Tips for Having Your Pet Be A Part of Your Wedding Day

Are you thinking about having your dog at your wedding, but you’re not 100% sure it’s a good idea? Or maybe you know they HAVE to be there, but you’re not sure how to pull it off. And what about making sure that you go with a dog friendly wedding venue? Logistically it seems like having a wedding with a dog can get a bit complicated, but rest assured, we have the tips, tricks and resources to make sure that your furry family members can be included in your big day!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Tabletop Rentals
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Your Wedding Guide To: Tabletop Rentals

Welcome to our little guide to everything you need to know about tabletop rentals! Whether you have your dream tablescape vision in mind, or you haven’t even started thinking about this yet, we are here to help! We will break it alllll down, and give you the details on linens, flatware, plates, chargers and glassware rentals! So grab your wedding planning binder or notebook, your favorite pen, and your drink of choice, and get ready to dive in!

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Tips on Tipping Your Vendors
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Tips on Tipping Your Vendors

We know you've got questions! Who do I tip? Do I HAVE to tip? How much do I tip? Can I just get them a gift instead? We’re here to help take the awkwardness and guesswork out of gratuities!

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