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Tips On Booking Your Wedding Vendors

Let’s plan your wedding! This process all starts with selecting and booking your wedding vendors. Do Your Research Reading reviews and getting feedback on other couple’s experience with the vendors you are considering is so important. This is why we have a network of vendors we know and trust to refer you to! Always seek […]

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Tips On Booking Your Wedding Vendors

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Unexpected Wedding Expenses Couples Overlook

Wedding costs can add up quick. Tips – Tipping your vendors at the end of the night can add up if you are not factoring this into their overall cost from the start. Alcohol – If you are opting for an open bar, the cost of alcohol can add up quickly depending on your guest […]

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Unexpected Wedding Expenses Couples Overlook

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Tips On How to Live Stream Your Wedding For Guest That Could Not Make It

We have adapted a lot over the past two wedding seasons with changes to our guest list and accommodations for those who live far away. If you are hiring a videographer, consult with their team on whether they already have a live streaming service they prefer that they can assist you with. This is the […]

Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Tips On How to Live Stream Your Wedding For Guest That Could Not Make It

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Groomsmen gift ideas

Your wedding party sticks by your side through thick and thin. Show them your appreciation with a personalized gift! There are so many great resources to help assemble groomsmen gifts. Popular gifts include matching cufflinks, custom wallets, or engraved decanter and glass sets. We like to turn to customizable gift websites such as Etsy where […]

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Groomsmen Gift Ideas

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Ways To Get the Groom Involved in the Planning Process

It may be tradition for the bride to take control of the wedding planning, but grooms are getting more and more involved! Make a date night out of it! The best way to get your groom interested is to pair wedding talk with some food and beverages. Rather than feeling put on the spot, you […]

Engagements, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Ways To Get the Groom Involved in the Planning Process

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4 Tips To Reduce Stress Leading Up To Your Wedding

Planning a wedding can lead to some unexpected stress. We have tips to keep your cool before the big day. 1. Trust your planner – that’s what we’re here for!! We keep your checklist in order, so you stay on track without having to worry what your next step is. 2. Perfect your timeline – […]

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4 Tips To Reduce Stress Leading Up To Your Wedding

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Tips To Avoid Wedding Day Stress

You spent months planning; a little stress is inevitable. To enjoy your wedding day to the fullest, we have some tips on avoiding wedding day stress. Expect the unexpected. We say this for anything in life – you never truly know what could happen! If you aren’t expecting absolute perfection, any minor obstacles seem like […]

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Tips To Avoid Wedding Day Stress

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Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

Your wedding vendors work hard! How do you show your appreciation? We have the breakdown of how to tip your vendors. DJ/MC – 15% of their service Bartender – 15-20% of total bill Hair/Makeup – 20% of services Wedding Planner – 15-20 of their cost of services Photographer/Videographer – 15-20% of their cost of services […]

Budget, Vendors, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

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How To Create Your Wedding Guest List

With so many changes in the wedding industry over the past year, creating a guest list should be your first task in wedding planning. Your venue, catering, and other major decisions are contingent on your guest list size. Where to begin? Start by organizing your list by wedding party, immediate family, other relatives, friends, and […]

Engagements, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

How To Create Your Wedding Guest List

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Wedding Timeline Tips

Your wedding timeline brings the scope of the entire day together. Having a cohesive plan that includes all your vendors is so important to keep everything running smoothly. Leave room for travel. Always consider movement when creating your timeline. Whether you are walking from your hotel room to the limo, traveling from your hotel to […]

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Wedding Timeline Tips

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Plan your wedding with a little more clarity.

Download The Ultimate Southern Wedding Planning Checklist for a simple guide to what to focus on and when, from the moment you get engaged through your wedding day.

The guide includes the month-by-month timeline, vendor booking checklist, wedding-day emergency kit, and final planning reminders.

- Jocelyn & Malik

“Working with Destiny Events for my wedding was amazing! Sherrissa and her team made sure the hiccups during our wedding were covered and fixed. The day was beautiful and she was there every step of the way!”

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“I just want to express my extreme gratitude! The level of service is commendable and should be modeled after! Overly exceeded my expectations!!! Sherrissa and her team were prompt and very available when we had adjustments 10/10”

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