After every event we manage it is imperative for us as planners to get feedback from our hosts as well as what they have heard from their guests.

Our couples have all loved having a photo booth at their reception. This really provides a new element to the wedding reception. It brings people together and really adds a new light to the event.

One of our biggest concerns from our couples is what will our guest do for 4-6 hours? They are constantly worrying their guests will be bored and want to find a way to keep everyone involved, especially if there is a 2 or 3 hour window that does not include many of the traditional milestones you might typically include in a reception.

Incorporating a photo booth is a great option for ensuring enjoyment for all ages! Kids and adults alike adore the photo booths, for those over 21 it gets even more enjoyable as the night progresses!

We recently managed a reception for a couple in their 50’s and a lot of their guests were older family members which had them concerned with how they would entertain themselves as most of them were unable to dance for extended periods of time, if at all.

We encouraged them to provide a photo booth which they used as their guest book as well. Everyone stayed entertained and had a blast; meanwhile our newlyweds have precious memories that if not for the photos they would have never even seen! It was the perfect solution!

The vendors you choose to work with will no doubt leave a lasting impression on your guests and that is why Events by L only recommends the best to our clients. Photo Booth of the Stars is Events by L’s preferred vendor for photo booth’s hands down. They have been serving the Chicago-land area since 2007. In addition to their number on priority being customer satisfaction, they also offer the highest quality photo booth rentals in the industry.

If you are considering having a photo booth at your event, DO IT, and contact Photo Booth to the Stars. Our most common complaint from our brides – The day went by too fast – Now it can last forever!

Photo Booth Guest Book from my wedding (Photo credit: paperladyinvites)

Photo Booth Wall Art (balzerdesigns.typepad.com)
Wedding Photo Booths are SO MUCH FUN! (natashasonestopweddings.wordpress.com)
A Sunday Kind of Love: A Photo Booth and Two Guestbooks (weddingbee.com)

It’s The Small Things

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It still amazes us how the small things can really make an event. Something so little as just adding 3 cut-out letters makes such an impact in a room. You have to appreciate the small stuff!!!!

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The Small Stuff (revsandy.wordpress.com)

C is for Cookie Theme Party

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This is such a great theme! What kid wouldn’t adore this spread!!!!!!@!

Here’s the 2nd Installment of Tips and Tricks of the Trade – Dress shopping tips

7 / 10 / 13

We are continuing our step by step guide to wedding dress shopping! Enjoy and let us know if you have any tips, questions, or comments. We love hearing from our readers. Now let’s get to it!

Step 2:

Research, research, oh and research. Ask friends and family for dress shop referrals. The treatment you receive at the shop is just as important as the style of dress you want. Finding a reputable dress store whose staff will treat you well is almost as important as the dress itself! I suggest always doing a BBB search on the store to see how they rank, this goes for all of your vendors as well.

English: The logo of Explore.To Yellow Pages Explore.To. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I always recommend going to at least one store that you know is out of your league. This will allow you to see how the expensive, highly detailed gowns look and give you an idea for choosing a dress within your budget with similar characteristics as the dream dress. It’s like going to TJ Maxx and finding a really cute bag for $75 that resembles the Heremes Ostrich Leather $15,000 Kelly Bag.

English: Logo of TJ Maxx (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Once you have found a few stores to go to decide who you are going to take with you. Although it may seem like a really fun and special time to take your mom, Grandma, Sister, and your maid of honor to this splendid occasion, I wouldn’t. Way to many cooks in the kitchen, and think of all of their different styles and tastes you are entrusting on making this huge decision for your special occasion. Take one, or two people at most that will tell you their true and honest opinions.

Now we’re shopping! Be ready to answer some questions specifically: when is your wedding date and what is your budget? We always recommend giving some leeway on both aspects but for your date tell them a month prior to your actual date. This will allow for the dress to arrive and give you plenty of time should any mishaps arise.

You need to have your budget prepared and stick to it. We would understate your budget since most salespeople will try to up sell you and are most likely going to show you dresses just over budget so just be prepared for this. It is your dress, your day, and your budget. Hold your ground… if you think going a little over on your budget here and there is no big deal, think again! Those “little” extras add up.

Take your time on this and don’t make any decisions the same day you try on the dresses. Go home and relax and think it over so you can be sure that you are thinking clearly and making a great decision. You don’t show up to a car dealership and by the first car you test drive without getting information on the vehicle prior and determining it being the best for your needs. Same rules should apply to your dress.

DIY Personalized Candle Lights (Photo credit: eelke dekker)

Summary:

Only take one or two people you know will be honest with you when dress shopping.
Fib just a little with the salespeople when it comes to budget and wedding timing.
Stick to your plans!
Relax. Don’t rush this decision.

Now that we have chosen a dress be sure to follow us for the 3^rd installment of our wedding dress guide which will cover the deposit, extra fees such as alterations, delivery of the dress, linings, and more, so much more. Stay tuned!