I’ll be completely transparent, 2020 was going to be a record year for us at Contagious Events. We had high hopes and plans of expansion within the year, only to be stopped in our tracks by COVID-19. Like much of the wedding industry, we too have had to navigate the postponement process with our clients. Everyone knows that planning a wedding is stressful, but 2020 couples: tip of the hat to you – this was not something you signed up for, and if you postponed, your to-do list likely grew overnight.

Hosting a grand wedding relies heavily upon teamwork. You alone will not be entertaining, feeding, escorting, and hosting your guests. You will need to enlist in help from vendors, so that you and your partner can enjoy your big day to its fullest extent. After all, this is your wedding, and you deserve to relax and be free of any …

Trying to offer a somewhat lighthearted title on an otherwise very serious topic. Today, I’ve been fielding so many inquiries from reporters and clients alike asking all kinds of questions as it relates to COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus. Today, I want to transparently share with you some personal thoughts that I initially had typed out as an Instagram post …

It comes as no surprise that planning a wedding can seem overwhelming, to say the least. From the tedious seating chart, to booking every vendor you need, it can take some of the fun out of the creation of your big day. However, it’s important that you don’t let the stress of wedding planning get you down, as you get …

This blog post is sponsored by Basic Invite. We have independently selected Basic Invite as a preferred partner for our clients weddings for the past two years and only accept sponsorships from companies we have an established, positive relationship with. I’ve talked before about the importance of branding your wedding: taking the time to identify your wedding style and finding …

This is an actual photo of a venue coordinator at one of our weddings this past summer. Yes, it’s true: you should consider having a wedding planner AND a venue coordinator! While there are some overlapping responsibilities, the role of a wedding planner and a venue coordinator are different. ⠀ If your ceremony and reception are not in the same …

“I just want average food for my guests.” “I’m not sure what kind of flowers I want… what’s everyone else doing for their wedding?” “I’m going to do the most common color scheme for weddings this year, whatever those colors are.” “Who is the most average photographer in the area?” “I really want my guests to feel like it’s just …

So, it’s engagement season (yes, it’s totally a thing) and suddenly you’re finding yourself bombarded with a whole slew of posts from wedding pros trying to establish themselves as the leading authority in their wedding field. The planners out there are going to tell you that you “must do these three things” to start the planning process (guest list, budget, …