The Pursuit of Nappiness

Engagement photos: same colors as wedding, pink sheath + statement necklace

No church decorations, floral wreaths on door, chuppah

Beautiful venue, cocktail tables w/centerpieces

Formal dining area, formal place setting, centerpieces, 

indiv truffles/macaroons=favors

Most money: flowers, food, dress(es)

Mini coke bottle and midnight snack to take home/mini milk + cookie - wedding favor

Invite close friends and family; send announcements only to more distant acquaintances.

Hire a planner for a la carte services or day of coordination only.

Sort through Mom’s wedding pics and select a photo you find particularly striking (bonus points if it includes her parents). Suprise her by bringing the shot to your wedding and recreating the pose with your photographer—we guarantee she’ll be touched by the gesture.

DO pick at least 2-3 poems, readings, quotes that speak volumes about you as a couple. 

personalized vows

spell out exactly who’s invited on the invitation

Bridal Table: Traditionally, the bridal table is reserved for the bride and groom and is a large rectangular table in the center of the room. The groom sits to the right of the bride and the best man is seated on her left. The date of the best of man is seated to his right. The maid of honor is seated to the right of the groom with her date on the left side. If you have excess room the additional members of the bridal party can be seated with their dates; if you don’t have enough space seat them at tables in close proximity to the bridal table.

Family Tables: Traditionally, the parents of the bride and the parents of the groom are seated across from each other at a large table. The additional seats at this table are taken by the officiant, grandparents and close family members. A modern option is for the parents of the bride and parents of the groom to host their own individual table.

Divorced Parent Tables: In the case of divorced parents each parent should host their own tables. Ensure the tables are far enough apart to allow them to feel comfortable and enjoy the night.

Color a picture for the bride and groom

Special luncheon for family before wedding rehearsal 

Bride/groom split up w/friends after rehearsal 

Hotel-Mom, Nia (Mom/Nia/Me=1 suite), Baby Jazz (1 room), Aisha (1 room) , Brittney J (1 room)