Photo Credits from Right to Left: Sweetheart table, archway, mason jars, keys and centerpiece, candies, flower crown, bride and groom, bouquet, table, bird cages, table setting, bouquet, wood stumps, mason jar flowers, dessert buffet, and tables and florals.

Will you be having a Garden Party for your wedding?

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The Ladies of Interwined Events

Here are some basic ‘tips’ on tips!

Hairstylist/Make-up Artist: Tipping of the Hairstylist and Make-up Artist is expected and should be given at the end of your service.  Typical tipping ranges 15-20% like in a normal hair solon.

Photographer/Videographer: It is not expected to tip your photographer or videographer, but if they do an exceptional job or don’t own the studio you can consider tipping $50-200 per vendor.  This tip can be given at the end of the reception.

Wedding Ceremony Officiant: If your officiant is affiliated with a place of worship, it is always nice to give a donation to the organization; amounts rage from $100-$350. You may consider an optional tip of $50-100 for a nondenominational officiant.  The Best Man can deliver the tip at the end of the rehearsal dinner on your behalf.

Wedding Reception Band or DJ: Tipping the musicians at your reception is completely optional; however, if you are really happy with the job they did and how closely they followed your playlist then consider $20-25 per musician, and for DJs $50-$150; this is given at the end of the reception.

Catering/Venue Coordinators: as is customary there is a standard 15-20% tip on the food and beverage fee; however, it is also very nice to tip the Catering Captain and Venue Coordinator for all of their assistance and execution of your perfect day as they do not receive part of the amount on your original catering bill. Amounts range from $100-$300 each, depending on their involvement and the amount of your final bill.

Wedding Transportation: Depending on your contract is it expected to tip the transportation as you would any limo or towncar driver.

Wedding Planners: Hopefully, your wedding planner has been your closest confidant and biggest fan through your wedding planning process. They have helped you plan every detail and offered the best advice from vendor selection to linen colors. They are usually the first ones to arrive and the last ones to leave and make it their sole purpose to produce your dream. If this is the case we think a tip is a nice gesture to say thank you! Take into consideration how many assistants/coordinators will be on site when tipping. If they are worthy, tips should start at $100 per person with more given to your lead planner.

Keep in mind a tip doesn’t have to be a monetary amount – a tip can be a gift certificate to a nice restaurant, a meaningful gift or a pedicure…if you really got to know your vendors and you have the perfect little something to thank them, go with your gut – a personal gift is always a nice gesture!

From all of us in the wedding industry, thank you for your business and your gratiuty! We are all very honored to be a part of someones Wedding Day (tip or no tip!).

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The Ladies of Interwined Events 

How will you display your cake?!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Congrats you two! We are so honored to be a part of your special day! Thanks to Martin Franco Vielma Photography for the images!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who made us strong; those women who nurtured us, cared for us, and shaped us into the person we are today.  The mother’s who’s shoulders are strong enough for our woes and embraces warm enough to protect us from the world; with a laugh infectious enough to make the world smile and a love steady enough to be felt anywhere.

Happy Mother’s Day.

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Photo credits from left to right: Sweethearts, mixtape, bride school bus, school house, mead notebook, invitations, table number, colored chairs, just married, pencil save the dates, paper airplanes, pencil escort cars, my name is escort cards, crayon guest book, book couple, hello your name is, paper goods, sunflowers, milk and cookies, school bus wedding party.

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

Using monogram projections on your dance floor gives the look of a custom dance floor without the high costs! And, do not forget the outdoor portion of your wedding, lighting the bar and cocktail hour can set the mood right from the beginning! Using globe lights or other types of twinklers will add romance and a wash of soft light over the area!

Will you be using lighting? Say yes!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events

We cannot wait for Cinco De Mayo and love the festivities, but who wants all the calories of margaritas?! We sure don’t – so instead we opt for skinny margs which are surprisingly easy to make!  Skip the sugary mixes and use natural lime juice and a diet lemon-lime soda or a lemonade crystal light pack; the lime juice and the sweetness of the soda will ensure you do not miss a traditional mix!  These options bring a margarita to a mere 90 calories – Salud!

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The Ladies of Intertwined Events