New York Wedding Planners, Coordinators, & Consultants Q&A

Gratuity for Wedding Planners/Coordinator

We just had a destination wedding a few weeks ago. I'm having a hard time finding what the proper etiquette is with regards to the amount we should be tipping our Wedding Planner/Coordinator. They did a wonderful job and I feel they deserve something. I've read on one website that it should be.... [Read more]

Responsibility of being in the bridal party, but living out of town

I was asked to be in my friends bridal party who lives in Florida, I live in New York. I will not be able to attend her bridal shower due to the distance. What is my financial responsibility to help with the cost for the bridal shower? I have no problem with having no say in any decision making.... [Read more]

Do I need a wedding coordinator for a vow renewal?

My husband and I were married by a justice of the peace in a courthouse on June 9,1997. We want to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows in a church followed by a reception in the church dining hall. Do I need to hire a wedding coordinator to facilitate the ceremony and.... [Read more]

Announcing Cancelled Wedding and Reception

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My problem was a few layers. When we announced our engagement and wedding date, we were already married in New York a few weeks before. This was not common knowledge to most of our family and friends. We set about planning a formal ceremony and reception and even mailed, "Save the date.... [Read more]

Should we send bridal shower gifts if not attending shower?

My cousin is getting married next month in New York. In March, my Aunt had his fiance's sister mail my sisters and I invitations to her bridal shower. I live in KY and my sisters live in CO. We obviously could not have attended. None of us sent gifts because we think it is tacky to mail people.... [Read more]