Too often I work with couples who book the venue first without considering anything else. After they bring me in and we do a budget analysis, we find that they overspent on the venue and haven’t left enough money in the budget for catering, flowers, and other wedding essentials. My mission as a wedding planner …
In recent years Nashville, Tennessee has become one of the top locations in the nation for destination weddings. If you aren’t convinced on whether to hold your own wedding in here, check out my article on top 5 reasons to have your wedding in Nashville. If you have already decided to hold your wedding here, …
Friends, I love working with out-of-town couples planning their wedding in Nashville, Tennessee. I’ve been in Nashville since college, so about 14 years, and I just love this city. With technology these days we can plan your wedding in Nashville from almost anywhere in the world. My personal record for farthest-away client is Dubai, and …
The full planning package includes designing and planning every aspect of your wedding. It is perfect for busy brides who have no idea where to start with planning and have no time to figure it out. When you combine the package with our floral design and honeymoon planning services, it means a more cohesive wedding …
This piece is the 3rd in a series of articles on vendor contracts. You can also click to read What to look for in a Catering Contract and What to look for in a Florist Contract. For this article, I’ve gone a step farther with a few tips on selecting the best photographer for your …
When searching for florists, clients frequently tell me how frustrated they are that they were just given a total cost as a “quote,” with no breakdown of costs, no contract, nothing in writing, and just expected to shell out thousands of dollars with basically no guarantee. As a florist I understand that there is a …
The latest trend in wedding food is to get BBQ joints or our other favorite restaurants to cater. Not only does it save money, but quite often the food tastes so much better than traditional wedding caterers. You’ve seen me recommend this type of caterer on the website, in my post on Blue Moon BBQ. …
Wondering what to expect when using Kelsey Gray Events for month-of coordination services? This guide will answer your questions and give you an in-depth guide to the experience. Initial Consultation When you contact us for a consultation, I’ll start by scheduling a get-to-know you talk, either by phone or video chat. This will give me …
