DIY Wedding DJ-- Is it worth it?
Guests overwhelmingly remember two things from a reception: the food and the dj. According to QC Wed Me research, the average dj investment is $1100. Seems like a lot when you can just plug your phone into a speaker with an aux cord, right?
Well… not so much. There’s a lot more that goes into dj-ing a wedding. QC Wed Me has recruited Donnie Haggerty from Double “H” Entertainment to shed some light on the cost of hiring a professional dj.
How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do I Need?
You’re planning your wedding and have found the photographer of your dreams! But what package do you want from them? Will you want photos of the whole day, from getting ready to leaving the reception, or would just half the day do? Do you need to add on extra hours? Is there a difference between full-day and all-day coverage? This seemingly simple concept can easily become confusing.
Every wedding and every couple are different, and the amount and type of coverage you need for your big day depends on a variety of factors, but before counting hours, there are a couple things you should definitely keep in mind.
Your Wedding Day Timeline
It seems pretty trivial— you wake up, get ready, get married, and party, right? Well, you’re missing a few details. Weddings have many moving parts. Significant time and discussion should go into planning your wedding day timeline to assure your day runs as smoothly and stress-free as possible.
How to Create a Magazine-Worthy Wedding Day
Throughout your wedding planning, you’ve probably scrolled through Pinterest for an hour or two (or 12) and admired the jaw-dropping decor and florals of your dreams. But not everyone can afford a celebrity-style wedding day.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank. We’ve put together some tips for creating a stunning ceremony and reception.
How to Plan a Relaxed Wedding Day
Your wedding day is a huge event that involves lots of planning, multiple vendors, and friends and family from all over the place coming to celebrate you. As much fun marrying your best friend will be, your wedding day can also cause unnecessary stress, especially if you’re already prone to anxious feelings.
Fortunately, your special day doesn’t have to be stressful. There are simple things you can do to keep your big day nice and chill.
The Average Cost of QCA Wedding Vendors
According to The Knot®, the average cost of a US wedding overall is about $34k. However, this number varies greatly by state or region. State averages range from $53k to $19k.
But what about us here in the QCA? We’re not firmly set in rural Iowa where the state average wedding budget is just over $22k, nor are we living in the burbs or big-city Chicago where that number jumps to almost $40k.
Seating Chart No-No’s
Just as you put a significant amount of time and thought into your guest list for your wedding, you should also take plenty of time and thought to construct your reception seating plan. After all, you want all of your guests to enjoy their time at your wedding, not just on the dance floor, but at their tables as well. A seating chart is the key to making that happen.
10 Groomsmen Gifts They'll Never Forget
The best groomsmen gifts are useful on your big day and beyond. Give your best friends something they can hang on to and that will always remind them of the friendship you share and your awesome wedding day. You don’t have to give every groomsman the same item! If your guys have different interests and personalities, give each one a different gift that they will most enjoy.