Hi All,

Wedding season is off to a great start!  We are blessed to have been a part of Dustin and Katie's wedding and Kelsey and Bryan's wedding in September.  Looking forward to our exciting fall weddings in October and November. 

I wanted to write a blog about tipping.  Every bride and groom ask us our thoughts on tipping and their is lots of information out there.  Some of that info I agree with and some...not so much.

By definition:  a gift of money, over and above payment due for service

A tip is given for service that is above and beyone what was expected.  It is a gesture of thanks and appreciation.

So often in our business I hear people say..."you don't have to tip him/her she is the business owner. They make plenty of money." But that is missing the point.  The point of a tip is to say "thank you...I appreciate all you did for me."

We love getting a handwritten thank you note, a gift card to our favorite restaurant, a spa or the mall, and cash is good too.  It says "I value all of the late night phone calls, random texts, handling of family drama, etc...and organizing our wedding."

No, a tip is not expected by all vendors, including us.  

Please take the time to write a note to your vendors...give them a tip. Thank them for their hard work on your behalf.  Believe me, it will make their day. Honestly, we are all invested in you and your wedding and want it to be just as perfect as you do.

So have a great day! 

Best,

Jen, Mandi, Jan, Amelia and Karlee

Hey everyone,  Are you having a great week?  We are!  We had another amazing wedding last weekend.  Watch for photos!  This week is a week off for us.  We are celebrating my son's birthday by taking him and 4 other boys overnight camping on Saturday. It will be interesting to say the least.  Next week we are looking forward to Liz and Brendan's specactular wedding!

Today we are talking about the role of the Mother of the Bride.  I know that the mother/daughter relationship can get complicated, emotional and stressful whileplanning a wedding.  I have to give a huge shoutout to my Mom who was amazing during the process of planning my wedding.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate these waters.

1.  Mom, remember that this your daughter's wedding, not a do-over of your wedding.  While that may sound harsh, it is something to always remember.

2. Even if mom and dad are paying for the wedding, many vendors have clauses in their contracts that state they will only take direction from the bride and groom.  

3.  Sit down and have an honest conversation with mom, dad and the future inlaws.  Talk about budget, who is paying for each item and what everyone's expectations are as far as involvement in the planning process.

4.  Articulate your ideas for your dream wedding.  Show Mom lots of pictures, have brainstorming sessions.  But remember that the final decision should be the bride's and not anyone else's.

5.  Brides let mom know how much your appreciate her input.  Thank her for listening to your ideas and thank her for her input and help.

6.  Mom, if you really are into food, ask to be involved with planning the menus and go on tastings.  If mom really loves flowers be sure to include her in the floral design.

7.  If Mom, the bride and future mother-in-law don't live near each other go high tech in order to include them.  Skype and show them things on video chat that you have purchased, are thinking about, etc.  Set up a wedding blog (tools like blogger and wordpress are free and easy to navigate).  Plan a weekly or bi-weekly call to talk about everything that is going on with the wedding.

8.  Make sure that all contanct with wedding professionals comes from the bride.  It can cause stress and confusion when we are getting direction from the bride, mom and mother-in-law.  

9.  Remember that you Mom and Bride may not always agree but that this is the bride's day.

10.  Talk about bridal showers and pre-wedding events in the beginning of the process and decide who is handling them so that events are not scheduled too close together or end up competing with each other.

Planning a wedding should be fun and joyful.  It is a celebration of the love of the couple and the joining of two families.  Please don't let wedding stress cause any stress, rifts or drama in your family while planning this amazing day.

Have a wondeful weekend!
Jen, Mandi and Amelia
561-254-2041
Jennifer@fabuluxeevents.com
www.fabuluxeevents.com

Hi everyone!  Hope you are having a wonderful week so far.  We are getting super excited about Meghan and Bill's wedding this weekend at Jonathan's Landing in Jupiter,FL.  We have 3 days of amazing events planned!

I know it may sound silly or even cheesy, but we are so honored and blessed to work with you on your wedding!  We get to know you over a period of months or even a year as we work together to plan your perfect day.  You become part of our family.  So in the spirit of working together productively, here are some tips on building fabulous relationships with your wedding professionals.

1.  Remember that your vendors are professionals.  Working on weddings and other special events is how we make our living.  We all truly understand that economic times are difficult right now. 

2.  Please be realistic with your expectations and your budget.  There is so much info out on the Internet and it can be overwhelming.  But, you can get a general sense of what things cost by doing a little research before meeting with your vendors.

3.  Please communicate with us.  The reason we ask so many questions is so that we can provide the ultimate in customer service for you.  We ask that when we email or call you, the email is responded to or the call returned as soon as possible.  At Fabuluxe Events, we respond to all emails and phone calls within 1 business day.  We want to make your dreams a reality, make your vision come to life, to do this we need your input.

4.  In relation to the topic above, please understand that many of us have families, etc.  We will respond to you quickly and in a professional manner.  However, please don't expect a return email at midnight or during our dinner timer with our families.  Treat us the way you want to be treated.

Our goal is to make your wedding day as special and unique as you are!  Don't forget to check out our website at www.fabuluxeevents.com !

Have a great day.

Jen, Mandi and Amelia
561-254-2041
jennifer@fabuluxeevents.com