Choosing your vendors is easily one of the most intimidating steps to planning a wedding. They can literally make or break your event. Not to mention your budget. You want people that work well with others, that will listen to your wants and needs but will still give you their professional opinion on what works best. The very first vendor that I recommend researching and hiring is, of course, a planner. They are like the insurance to your wedding. They know the ins and outs o

We love getting to work with brides, grooms and their families to create the perfect wedding day. Chelsie and her mom, Jeri, were no exception! We enjoyed all of our planning sessions! Chelsie wanted a beautiful Catholic church wedding with a fun barn style reception. Chelsie was one of our brides that knew exactly what she wanted! Kate Spade all the way! Spain Ranch with all of it's white walls and ceiling was the perfect setting. Gold guest tables with bright orange and pin

Your venue is one of the most important parts of your wedding. It can honestly make or break your big day. If you choose an outdoor venue with no indoor options, what do you do if it rains? You can rent a tent if you have budgeted for that additional cost. But you need to be sure you have a large enough flat space to put a tent. 1st things 1st, decide on your budget. You don't want to spend 3/4 your savings on your venue and not have money for food or a DJ. Between your venue

Need some original guest book ideas? We have some fun and simple ideas that will blow your guests socks off.

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Last week I blogged about how to keep the toddlers busy at the wedding but what about the family that wants to help with the planning of the wedding? They have good intentions and we know you don't want to hurt anyones feelings but you have the real planning covered so let's talk about some ways to make them feel loved while you and your planner take care of all the big stuff. Look it up. Ask your music loving dad to research some bands for you. After all he did play in a gar

We know one of the hardest decisions when planning your wedding is whether you should invite kids or not. You love your sweet 3 year old nephew very much but know that he can be a handful. You paid a lot of money for those centerpieces and don't want them knocked over by a group of 9 year olds running around like a group of wild animals? Want your guests to be able to relax, have a drink and have a good time? We understand! Let us help you to entertain those cute little kids!

We are big dog lovers here at Bride in a Box so naturally we love when you include your fur babies in your special day! First things first, make sure that your venue allows dogs. Once you have it approved, consider how well behaved your pup is. If they are hyper and don't listen, then you may want to reconsider having them there physically. But if they love people, are friendly and listen then they are the perfect addition to your wedding! These are some of our favorite ways

Wedding favors are a great way to send your guests home with a little something to remember your special day. But they can be a little rough on your pocket book when you have 200 guests at your wedding. So we've come up with a few ideas that are fun and a little different and maybe not so pricey! *Sweets! Let's be honest here, who doesn't like sweets? Doing a sweets bar can add up, so why not send your guests home with a cute little s'mores kit? Just take a clear bag and add

A lot of brides ask us how they can honor their lost loved ones at their wedding. It can be parents, grandparents or even friends that made an impact on your life. We understand your desire to show your respect. I've put together some ideas on how you can show your love for them from public to private. 1) Tribute. You can add a simple tribute to your ceremony program with their names and a message. 2) Save them a seat. Place a photo or flowers in a seat either before the cere

Bride in a Box was designed to help save you money and we know that is #1 on all DIY Brides list. So we've come up with a few ways to help you save on your wedding from A all the way to Z. A - Alcohol: Don't offer endless options. Pick a few favorites and stick to those. B - Buffet: Requires less staff . C - Cake: Choose a smaller cake and have a sheet cake in the back ready to be served. D - DIY: Make your own decor. But only stuff you can. Hire the pros to do the big stuff.

We know how stressful planning a wedding can be, not only on the bride but the groom and family as well. But it doesn't have to be! How you may ask? By following our simple Do's and Don'ts. -Do lighten up. Remember that you probably haven’t been your best self in the past few weeks, so remind your fiancé why he fell in love with you. -Don’t sweat the small stuff. Did one of your bridesmaid’s purchase shoes in charcoal instead of matte black? I promise that nobody will notice!

Exciting things have been happening behind the scenes at Bride in a Box and now we can tell you Bride in a Box is THRILLED to welcome Skiatook Springs to the family of quality planning for the DIY Couple. You have chosen a gorgeous venue and made a considerable investment, are planning a fabulous wedding so now it's time to fill in the blanks with beautiful decor that complements the setting and be sure your hard work is implemented just as you've dreamed without busting the