The best thing to come from 2021 for those dreaming of their wedding.... the VACADDING!

At my recent wedding, the weather gods all had us set for a perfect wedding day. Bright blue skies, fluffy white clouds. My bride had envisioned walking down the baby’s breath-lined aisle to her loving groom in her venue’s gorgeous outdoor garden. Well, don’t you know that twenty minutes before the scheduled processional, the skies opened unexpectedly and 75 cushioned chairs were collecting all that liquid sunshine. As a planner, I remind my brides to think of their guests fi

Don't let Coronavirus steal your wedding date! Be resourceful!

I recently met with my clients & their caterer for an upcoming wedding. When the bride was asked if she's ready, she replied, "I don't know how you (meaning me, Billie @ Best Day Ever) does this over and over." I always ask my couples why they chose to use a wedding planner. Do you know what the number 1 reason is? Overwhelm... it's always the fear of overwhelm. Overwhelm is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as "to bury or drown beneath a huge mass". WOW! To literally DR

Planning a bachelorette party for a close friend or family member can quickly turn into a big job. When you’re responsible for a group of people and want to make sure the bride-to-be has a memorable event, it can be a little overwhelming. When you’re on a tight budget, it can also be stressful. Fortunately, there are tons of ways you can save money and still throw a fantastic party, whether you’re doing it at home or making it a destination event. The key is to start early an

Are you wondering what you should get your bridesmaids for being so ....awesome? Here is a gift-giving guide from Certified Wedding Planner

Yesterday, I spent some time awhile back chatting with the lovely, Tiffany Takter, owner of Bridal Suite Boutique in Hamilton, NJ. Her boutique is the thing of dreams, I tell you! We were discussing the wedding industry (go figure) when we made a connection to another industry and it hit me, "Yes, that's it!" I feel a struggle as a planner in getting brides to understand that they DESERVE a wedding planner. We related it to hiring a cleaning person to help out around the h

While some people dream of a wedding surrounded by 250-300 of their nearest and dearest (and maybe a few of their not so near and dear), many couples today are deciding to go with a smaller more intimate affair. For my latest styled shoot, I chose a location that would reflect the desires of this unique couple. The Gables, a beautifully restored Victorian Inn located in Beach Haven, NJ, is a gem on Long Beach Island (LBI). It offers the perfect vibe for the couple who want

Did you ever meet someone and know right away that the universe sent that person to you? When I met my clients from last weekend's "Best Day Ever", I had just decided to move on from my other career which had been a part of my life for 21 years. I was, of course, doubting my decision and questioning the direction and stability of my life and how it would impact my family. Enter Paula and Joe. Just being around them breathed encouragement and optimism into me and my busines

Why should I hire a wedding planner?Now more than ever, couples are planning their wedding while working full time jobs and taking care of a