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I am a wedding show junkie.  I’m obsessed with them.  I Tivo so many, that I have to spend some evenings catching up (despite my husband’s objections…. I tell him it’s research!)  Whose Wedding is it Anyway?, Say Yes to the Dress, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, Flowers Uncut, the list goes on.  I literally am genuinely fascinated by weddings.  It is such a momentous occasion, all the planning, details, and last minute preparations all keep me on my toes until the bride and groom have their first dance.  After that, it is smooth sailing.  All is well with the world now.

As I think back to my wedding, I realize, I didn’t have many resources.  TLC, WeTV and the Style Network did not have any wedding themed reality shows where I could get ideas from.  There was not many websites like  The Knot, Wedding Wire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Channel, etc.  Would I do things differently if I were planning my wedding today?  You bet!  And, I’d probably elope to VEGAS!  No, seriously, I would do things quite differently.  For one, I’d hire a planner in a heart beat!  I would also get a floral designer, and not a florist (yes, there is a difference).  My venue would be on the beach like The W Hotel South Beach or Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach, or even in trendy Downtown Miami like The Epic Hotel.  And, lastly, I would add a purple sash to my wedding dress!  (Just like Khloe Kardashian wore for her wedding!  Love her Vera Wang Dress!  LOVE!)

There is so much information and inspiration at your fingertips that there’s no excuse for having a “bad” wedding, or even an “ok” wedding.  I mean, do your research.  Think of ways to include your personalities in your wedding, whether it be in venue location, flowers, color scheme, in anything!    Even bridal gowns are no longer these traditional ball gowns that you have to stand up the entire night because of how huge it is!  Now, bridal gowns are chic, trendy, and with splashes of colors.  Traditional is meaningless.  And, I love it that way.  And, hiring a planner, although an investment, will make your day stress free and help you make decisions that will make  your wedding a dream.  You should look back at your wedding album and see your personalities all over.  Not “what was I thinkging?”  So, when planning your once in a lifetime day, make sure to make it special, make it you.