The Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show is JUST around the corner, and I have to say we here at Talen are very excited. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, make sure you do as Jaye Marsh, the organizer for the event has really brought a great group of eco companies together to make this a unique show. There are going to be other fun things going on during the show so make sure you check out the following:

1. INTERACTIVE FASHION STATIONS: They’ve taken your regular Fashion Show and added a twist. At the Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show you’ll get to be up close and personal with the stunning eco-fashions and also be able to chat with the designers who will be there showing off their gorgeous creations. Four floor-level stations with circulating models so you can see just how beautiful ‘green’ can be! So you’ll be able to talk one on one with some great eco-conscious designers and get advice on great eco fashions.

2. MINI-SEMINARS: At the Eco Wedding Show there are many different seminars you can join to get some great information about financial planning, renovating for a greener home, and DIY invitations.

3. WEDDING CARBON CALCULATOR: You can check out the onsite calculator to see just how much carbon a wedding produces and what you can personally do to lower your carbon and offset it.

4. ECO-CAFÉ: Sit, Relax and enjoy the eco-cafe with an Internet Research Centre for our Virtual Vendors.

For more information about the Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show be sure to check out:

http://ecoweddingshow.com/

If you’ve read our article on Why to Hire a Wedding Planner, but are still confused as to what to expect from a Wedding Planner, we’re here to help!

Here at Talen Events, we’ve made it our mission to help and guide our clients through the whole planning process as smoothly as possible. To make sure that the wedding they are imagining is made into a reality. Every wedding consultant is different, so make sure you ask your planner what to expect from their services. If you asked us, our answer would be five-fold.

What can you Expect from a Talen Wedding Planner?

1. Trained professional who is dedicated to ensuring an elegant, affordable and high quality wedding from the planning process to the thank you cards.
2. A Complimentary Consultation with the bride and groom to share information about the special day
3. An Extensive Vendor list of high quality and eco-friendly alternatives for the couple.
4. A Helpful Hand during the contract process offering advice when asked to make an The Resolve to do whatever it takes to make sure the event runs smoothly.
5. Along with that, the list of duties a wedding coordinator can take care of is endless. But we’ve broken it down and listed the top seven responsibilities you can expect from an eco-friendly wedding planner like us.

What can a wedding coordinator do for you?

• Create the wedding of your dreams with extensive experience and knowledge of different vendors and venues in the area.
• Budget Management: Helping you stay on your budget and keep track of where your money is going.
• Vendor Selection: Wedding professionals have the contacts needed to make sure your vision becomes a reality. Offering vendors and venues they know and trust.
• Wedding Day Schedule: Planning your wedding day to make sure everyone feels comfortable, and you and your partner can enjoy the day!
• Saving you Money: After a wedding, the first thing people say is “If I had known.. I would have saved money here.” You’re wedding planner is the one person who can tell you where to save money without anyone noticing.
• Eco-friendly Tips: A wedding is a fresh start to a new sustainable lifestyle. Talen can provide the tips you need to hit the “green” ground running!
• Wedding Emergency 101: Your wedding planner is your own personal bridal survival kit trained to deal with emergencies instantly.

Remember, your wedding consultant needs to be the perfect match. After all, you’re about to spend up to a year working with him or her. Take the time, to ask the right questions and make sure you have made the right decision.

As always… Happy Planning!

Tiffany

Your life is hectic. Sometimes it’s hard to get through to lunch and still remember what you had for breakfast. And in most cases, a statement like “there are 24 usable hours in everyday..” seems like an understatement.

For those of you who are nodding your head right now, could you imagine freeing up the 250 hours it takes to plan a wedding from scratch? Add about 10 more if you live in a metropolitan area where there are hundreds of vendors to choose from.

Wedding Planners used to be thought of as a luxury item of the “shi-shi” folk, but now it’s thought of as the much needed entourage to your special day. Why? Wedding Coordinators can save you money, take care of an emergency without stress, and be the much needed voice for any vendor, family, or maid of honor disagreement that might come up during the planning process.

Still not sure if you need one? We get it. So we’ve created a questionaire to help you make your decision. We’ve even made it nice and simple: If you answer yes to four or more of the questions, then a wedding planner might be in the cards.

Here we go:
1. Do you work more than 35 hours a week?
2. Is your weekends packed with extra-curricular activities, sports, work-related events, family celebrations?
3. Do you have a strict wedding budget to adhere to?
4. Do you have many family traditions on both sides you’re not sure how to blend?
5. Do you want to find a unique way to celebrate your special day?
6. Do you want access to high quality, affordable vendors in your area?
7. Do you want to have someone around who will stifle any disagreements between family and friends during your engagement period?
8. Do you need someone to help you with negotiations and contracts?
9. Do you want to enjoy your wedding day and not have to worry about every little mixup along the way?

Remember, hiring a wedding planner doesn’t mean you lose all rights to planning your wedding. It’s still your special day, and any qualified wedding planner will make sure your dream wedding is still the main focus throughout the planning process. Even if you wanted to plan your day yoruself, there are always options to have someone around for the week of or wedding day so that emergencies can be dealt with and you can have the much needed calm and solice to enjoy the day you worked so hard to plan.

If you have any questions, about what a wedding coordinator can do for you, ask! There’s no harm and most consultants will even meet you for a free consultation to make sure you’re the perfect match. So it’s risk-free! If you’re interested in a free consultation with Talen Events, email us today at info@talenevents.ca.

Be sure to check out our next article on what to expect from your wedding planner!

Cheers!

Tiffany