Simone Sophie

Wedding planner + producer of 5-star events with a sophisticated level of execution. Bridal Blogger + Creative Consultant. @completelybridal #iDo 💍🌎

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Slow down
Be present
Anchor yourself
Bask in beauty
Embody worthiness

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It’s Wedding SZN!!!

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At the wedding have a basket with envelopes, so guests can fill them out with their addresses. Think of the time they’ll be cutting you when sending out thank you cards.

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Guests remember two things the most from the wedding, The food and the music. Send them home with good memories.

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It��s Your wedding day, not theirs. Be kind but don’t try to please everyone.

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Splurge on a new perfume. It’s a great way to capture the day’s memories. Every time you smell the fragrance, you will think of your wedding day.

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If you don’t RSVP, but show up to the wedding, it does not mean you automatically can attend the event.

You will most likely not have a seat or a plate to eat.

If you would like to just enjoy the reception (i.e. dance floor) that is up to the couples discretion.

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When you don’t RSVP until the last minute, couples are not obligated to give you the green light on attending the wedding.

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Couples usually pay for the amount of people attending at the venue + they have to take in account food/beverage per person.

Average Prices:
Venue $3,000-$8,000
Cocktail Hour Menu $35-$65 per person
Dinner Menu $65-$125 per person
Open Bar (premium) $40-$65 per person

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If you are a guests attending a wedding, it is imperative that you RSVP to the event in a timely fashion! Whether it’s on the couple’s website or via the RSVP card.

There are usually (2) options
- Accepts with Pleasure
Or
- Kindly Decline

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When planning a bachelorette party, You'll want to talk to the bride up front about the type of party she wants--destinations and timeline included. Don’t just assume! Remember the real reason for the trip/party is the BRIDE!

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Research Wedding Venues & Vendors prior to booking. Don’t sign the dotted line until you’ve scouted out at least 5 of each. Just because 1 photographer offers both Videography & Photography (2 for 1 special); doesn’t mean their services pair well with your desired wedding style.

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Guests List (Traditionally)
Bride: 50%
Groom: 50%

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Really do your research, Listen to random love song Playlists & jot down your favorites + Discuss & Listen to your options with your partner and pick your choices as a collective. Inclusion will take away a lot of your wedding planning stress.

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Your Wedding Songs should resonate with you and your relationship with your fiancé. Pick songs that make you feel something! Don’t pick the same song you heard playing at a celebrity wedding you saw on tv, because it sounds good or it’s popular.

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There’s a group of people talking about the old you and can’t get in contact with the new you. Those people don’t get invited to the wedding 🤞🏽

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Just be careful—the last thing you want is everyone downing too many and getting a headache, being too buzzed to concentrate on details or feeling extra jittery. We say two per person is a fair amount.

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While prepping for the big day,
Don't drink too much.
Along with breakfast or lunch, providing mimosas or Bellinis for your crew is always fun—who doesn't love a cute cheers-ing photo op?

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Pack Light Snacks in your Wedding day bag! Just in case you begin to get hungry again. Cereal or Granola Bars are my top go-tos because they are filling + don’t create a lot of mess.

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Weddings usually start around 4:30pm, so my Bridal Wake up calls on the big day usually start from 7:30a - 8:30a, because hair & make up should commence no later than 10:00am for the Bride + Bridal Party. Get a healthy & hearty breakfast so you don’t get Hangry throughout the day