What Is A Wedding Coach?

Posted on November 13th, 2010 by admin

Over 80% of the brides do not hire a professional wedding planner. They ask a sister or friend to assist and that can lead to huge problems in relationships. We also see the mother daughter relationship dissolve over the wedding. Worst of all, they attempt to make every decision and handle every problem themselves - leading to huge amounts of stress. We sometimes see…this undo pressure - can undo the engagement.

There is an old saying, “Hind sight is often better than fore sight.” Well you have this “one wedding and honeymoon” so why not make it happen smoothly.

Intelligent women understand they may want to do it all, but with this they know there will be the dynamics of new, uncharted territory, lost funds over something that could have been averted (if they had only known) and last minute details. Many ladies get on the internet, in blogs, and the social networks asking “who knows” and this can lead down a path of problem solving or lead into murky waters.

LETS FACE IT…Isn’t it better to put yourself in line with a experienced and knowledgeable, in-the-know person????? You’re spending a lot of money!!! So why not align yourself with a person who will be there for you utilizing the new social media of bride’s blog, face book and twitter.

So What does a wedding coach do??

Advises you in organizing and keeps you on time for your goals
Shares knowledge and action for management concerns
Gives you a do-it-yourself working formula to complete your wedding
Resolves your questions on hiring and contracting
Brings you solutions to handling people and wedding stress
Assists in finding the creative ideas for wedding or honeymoon
Guides you toward releasing authority at your reception so you can enjoy it.

The Wedding Coach is there to be in touch with - when questions pop up.

Did you know our WeddingLinks.com has a Wedding Class and our Blog is The Wedding Coach. The coach developed a free 90 minute wedding planning Class you can take at your computer….and with all your wedding party from http://www.WeddingLinks.com.

You receive great management forms, audio clips and great advice on lowering stress.

TAKE THE FREE WEDDING CLASS - JOIN HER ON THE BLOG - FACE BOOK & TWITTER

Judith Rivers-Moore is the Super Star Bride “Wedding Coach” on WeddingLinks.com who created all the wedding planning education WEBINARS for www.SuperStarWedding.
Her background in wedding coordination, fund raising and events lead her to teach students becoming wedding planning professionals through the California State University system for many years. She authors and publishes “Beautiful Weddings & Events” an online magazine and publishes articles for the WeddingLinks.com wedding planning portal with global links to thousands of venues, vendors and articles to plan weddings and honeymoon.

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SAFE Wedding Web Pages

Posted on October 28th, 2010 by admin

Subject: SAFE Wedding Web Pages Created by Brides and Grooms

Please - add your ideas and input on this subject

Brides and Grooms enjoy creating a wedding web page/site to invite their friends and relatives to stay in touch with their wedding plans. Brides find these free on web portals - here, there, and everywhere on the web and some brides and grooms are adept at launching their own in the search engines or placing details on Face Book or other Social Networks.

There are some concerns with HACKERS regarding wedding websites and giving out your personal information on Facebook can create problems also. While this is a fun way for brides to notify friends, relatives and wedding attendants, they are also fun ways to notify crooks and rapists of your dates and times of comings and goings. The following ideas are to encourage SAFETY with these “easily accessed and hacked” online details about your personal life.

1. Do not put your actual date of the wedding day — on-line. What better day to come in and clean your home out of your possessions and probably some wedding gifts.
2. Do not put your home address - nor phone numbers - remember Google can even give them (the crooks) a map and address from a phone number.
3. Do not give out dates of meetings coming up or times you will be gone from your home
4. Find a platform that is HACKER - PROOF for your information if you are planning to share this - don’t just post on the web. Some guy in prison can notify the team outside to complete the jobs.
5. Please don’t state when you will be away on your rehearsal or honeymoon dates
6. Place your gifts elsewhere until your return from a honeymoon — or have someone staying in your home.

7. Consider renters insurance or wedding insurance if you do not own your home.

http://www.WeddingLinks.com offers an excellent - safe - wedding web page company who are considered “hacker proof”. left guidance bar for CREATE YOUR WEBSITE.

Take the FREE wedding planning class at http://www.SuperStarWedding.com

Best Wishes, The Wedding Coach, Judith Rivers-Moore

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Planning A GREEN Wedding or Honeymoon

Posted on September 6th, 2010 by admin

Environment awareness is happening with wedding and event business. I wanted to discuss some of the “echo friendly ideas” brides can place in their wedding planning. Green solutions will add up to a step forward toward greening our world and often without changing what you spend.

I’ve met so many brides through the years that want to visit every wedding site in their area. Using the web does help to narrow your choices to those that fit your style, budget and guest list. This cuts down on your gasoline and emmissions. WeddingLinks.com has thousands of venues - both local and destination. The portal also has a Green Link area in each geographical menu that links businesses practicing Green Methods. Here are things we see being done.

1. Find venues for your wedding or honeymoon that have green attitudes. Linens changed every few days or weekly for long stays. The use of biodegradable cleaners.
2. Find caterers who use local, sustainable foods for your event.
3. On-site during your reception use re-cycle trash receptacles.
4. Set up car pooling to your wedding and use of limos that use alternate fuels. Many limo services have special vehicles today.
5. Use of water in bottles increases and you can find those bottled in biodegradable plastics.
6. Invitations made from recycled paper.
Please share your GREEN ideas and questions.

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Do It Your Self Wedding Coordination Compared To Signing Up With A Wedding Coach

Posted on May 19th, 2010 by admin

Subject: “Do It Yourself Wedding” Coordination

Over 90% of the brides today want to plan, hire and direct (manage) their wedding preparations. The “do-it-yourself” brides believe they will save money, maintain control of everything in the planning process, and many enjoy the experience of planning every detail. It can be a very creative project!

For some this works great and for others they meet pitfalls and problems and become bridezillas.

Our expert in the industry is your “Wedding Coach” She gives you the tools, knowledge and how-to every step of the way.

These bridal concerns are all addressed in the free 90-minute on-line wedding planning class at http://www.SuperStarWedding.com. Sign-up today!

So – why take the Free 90 minute class?

1. You gain your management forms and planning text called the “Wedding Manifesto”.

2. It jump-starts your wedding and sets you up for success!

3. It advises you “play by play” on how to circumvent problems in planning.

4. It is a green program that can be kept in your computer.

5. The COACH sets you up for success, lowers your stress and gives you a play by play formula.

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Tenting Your Event

Posted on May 4th, 2010 by admin

So often people believe the only reason to use a tent is in case it rains. Of course that is an excellent last minute decision…yet there are many diverse reasons to use tents, awnings and shade items for your weddings and receptions. Tents can be very glamorous and come with air conditioning or heating, windows, staging, audio systems and interior décor. There are many styles to choose from and we also see the unique circus styles and the Arabian nights style tents on the market. Smaller shade tents with misters for very hot days are especially great for the catering lines at a celebration.

1. Large Tents take special knowledge to set up. Size and lack of overhead wiring is important to consider, but wherever you place them it is important to know exactly where the sprinkling systems are placed.

2. It takes a trained team to raise them and take them down, so there are added costs for their services and not just the tent rental.

3. High windy areas do not respond well to tenting and the rental company may turn down a setting when they believe the safety is in question.

4. This is not a last minute decision. If you live in a rainy climate and want the outdoor event then get your name on the reservation list for an emergency tent. You might not get your first choice, but it is better than no choice at all.

5. We see tents used to add glamour and movement of the guests to the dessert area, the wine and beverage areas.

Many of the Party and Rental companies have tent teams who are trained to complete every detail. They have to consider where the electricity is coming from and how much it will take to complete the lighting and guest comforts. Also realize a bare piece of property will need electricity generators, water, porta potties and upon occasion, heaters. Great Tent & Party Rental Companys Linked on http://www.WeddingLinks.com

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Why Add Wedding Insurance To My To-Do-List

Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by admin

Why Add Wedding Insurance To My To-Do-List

Purchase of wedding insurance is possible from a variety of reputable companies. While this minimal purchase is important for any type of wedding, it is very important for destination wedding couples and high budget weddings. Things happen, wedding cancellations and deposit losses due to illness, being called up for military duty, wedding dress damage or loss, gifts stolen, vendors failing to show up and of course the requirement often found with the wedding venue is LIABILITY INSURANCE.

1. Wedding Insurance is an affordable and quick on-line purchase from the company websites.
2. Event Location Liability covers property and guest welfare concerns. Many companies write these off of the “family home liability policies” as a rider for a specific amount to cover your one-day-event.
3. Wedding Insurance companies give you the option to include or leave out specific areas of coverage and most purchase of wedding insurance can be completed online quickly.

WeddingLinks.com offers reputable online insurance services.

Vendor Legal Concerns

4. Binding contracts to your date, time and performance of duties is very important with each of your wedding vendors/professional services is a very important part of your legal standing. These also serve to assist any insurance claim for damages.
5. When selecting your wedding vendors – it is important THEY have liability insurance for their business and all caterers have certification evidencing they are approved by local health departments and the limo service have specific legal licenses and insurance to operate their vehicle.
6. When lawsuits arise over a wedding day and lawyers are involved, it is their obligation to sue any and all involved in the wedding day process. When you stand up in lower courts to claim damages, your signed contracts - outline the agreements made. He said-she said does not hold up in court.

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Wedding of Your Dreams or Nightmares

Posted on March 15th, 2010 by admin

A modest 7% of the brides today can afford anything they want for their wedding. At bridal shows I ask brides, what they have in mind for the ambiance of their wedding or what type of wedding do you want to have? Women design their weddings from so many different view points. Some shop with a budget attitude and others determine if the colors suite their creative ideas and bottom line - what if the wedding venue will answer at least 5 out of 7 of their concerns. The ability to create the food and mood of their dreams is a priority with most. Some tips on keeping it the wedding of your dreams. WeddingLinks.com offers a great Article on wedding locations.

1. The locations must suit you and your goals. Use a wedding planning web portal where there are links to MANY venues and professionals for your selected area is important. Also if the portal indicates the number of guests for the venue - is a great assist and saves you time in reviewing links. Use a knowledgeable coordinator if planning a destination wedding. Bride’s generally understand halls, women’s clubs, park service and community centers are more affordable.

2. All-inclusive is very popular and can save funds. It is best to try the food and meet the professionals who will be working the wedding. Your wedding day comfort zone is extremely important in each area of your wedding….this helps you relax and feel confident.

3. Please be a due-diligence bride and review the contract, understand your agreement prior to signing and don’t expect someone to show up who you have not contracted with. Contracts are very important………even true of friends and family who are serving as one of your vendors during the wedding…. Being tooooo relaxed in this area can lead to nightmare weddings.

4. Bringing a second set of ears and make notes of the conversation can be a great asset when interviewing the wedding professionals. Often there are new words and concepts for the bride. After the interview, discuss all aspects of what was said with the “extra set of ears” and complete your notes before going on to the next person you interview - or you can get confused on what was offered. The nightmare here - please be clear with the “second set of ears” to listen and take notes. This can cause huge arguments if not communicated properly.

5. Call/e-mail and confirm your location, wedding professionals and attendants and family to be at the rehearsal and wedding ceremonies - a week in advance. People forget and some do not carry calendars. Texting, e-mail etc is still a foreign subject to some.

6. You may have noticed on the right side column of each geographical page on WeddingLinks.com the couple will find Activities++ Dining. A nightmare wedding can be those where the relationship weakens and real communication breaks down… because … to many planning issues. Please take the time to date during your engagement time - and not talk about the wedding.

Brides love the 3-line budget found in the creative tools given when they take the http://www.SuperStarWedding.com. A FREE 90 minute webinar class at your computer.

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Safety Concerns For Your Wedding Day

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by admin

Safety Issues For Events

Who would think there are safety issues for weddings and events. Actually they are a major concern and can lead to a number of law suits. For some reason, guests with children do not keep an eye on their children. It does make for a better event if you have considered the following. So tuck this in your file for reference.

#1. Safety of Children: Who is working your event or wedding may be of major concern regarding the handling of children. With nannys or entertainment personnel, consider asking for or doing a background check.

#2 Hosting events from a cliff top, adjacent to busy streets, near water, or at locations where children are out of sight or hearing range, it is very important to assign watchful eyes and staff to take care of their needs and safety.

#3 Allergies and reactions to food can be a problem for guests. Ask the catering staff to have a list available of what is in each of the foods. This can be placed near the buffet table and ask that one of the staff be made available for these questions or that all the staff may answer questions.

#4 A first aid kit, fire extinguisher and phone connections are very important to have on-hand at any event. Most caterers carry these.

#5 When the off-site event/party includes children there should be one or more adults looking after their welfare. Every exit and restroom requires supervision. This is especially true of a public hotel or beach site where outsiders can walk in to your wedding day.

#6 Stop serving alcohol at least one-hour prior to the end of the reception or event. Serve coffee and soft drinks.

#7. The Gift Table safetly. Surprisingly when this is not watched,

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Wedding Tips for Hot Weather Ahead

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by admin

Here you are in the middle of winter realizing you must choose a wedding location for the middle of summer.

Most of us understand timing for a wedding or event can run into some very hot circumstances. There are methods for you and your guests to be more comfortable. The first is to plan your time schedule away from 1 to 4 pm in the afternoon. If planning to be outdoors - look for shaded wedding locations and air-conditioned inside. You will find thousands of wedding venues on WeddingLinks.com with the term indoor/outdoor to assist you in your selections for rehearsal, ceremony and reception. Please ADD your solutions & tips.

Prepartions & Solutions to Wedding & Event Planning Problems for hot summer and early autumn are:

1. Beat the heat at your event by providing some of the great misters available from the party rental companies.

2. Old fashion remedy under clothing is good old talcum powder. Especially helpful for hot wedding dress wearing.

3. Awnings and tenting that provide shade along with umbrella tables work well.

4. Colors - dark shades, black tuxedos or winter satin dresses make people hot and they do absorb more heat.

5. Plenty of water. In pitchers, punch bowls and bottled, will quell the heat. Alcohol heats up the body. A bottle of beer, hard alcohol drinks and a glass of wine all have the same alcohol content.

6. Hand held fans are a fun favor to provide guests. They can be personalized with significant photos, dates and event info for the guests.

7. High necks on summer wedding and bridesmaid dresses gives them a visual hot look and feel

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Share Your Tips On Attending A Bridal Show

Posted on January 12th, 2010 by admin

Subject: Tips on Attending a Bridal Show

We see brides attending a Wedding Fair or bridal show in the regions where they plan to wed. While the prizes are very exciting and the possibilities of winning are great, there are other reasons to attend. You gain great ideas, find out prices in your area and meet personally people you might decide to work with at your wedding. Most vendors have table drawings and some offer bridal show discounts.

1. Because you will be filling out contest forms and entries, you may want to create a label to speed up your efforts at the bridal trade shows. The label should have your aprox. wedding date, number of guests, where you want to host your wedding and your e-mail, phone number, mailing address. Then all you have to do is put it on the forms and enter their drawings.

2. Bring friends or your groom. Often the groom or bride can attend free if she brings so many with her.

3. Register from the show website so you can to move into the show at a faster pace.

4. Understand for most bridal shows YOU must be present to win the big prizes (think about how sad it is for a show producer to give away a big honeymoon or gift package and no one is there to walk up on the stage and receive it).

5. Sign up at most of the booths - they have amazing prizes, but understand, they may contact you - regarding your bridal needs.

6. My final tip is to not hire any vendor without a complete interview time or a contract in writing. Take the time to complete your due diligence to have a more relaxed and enjoyable wedding day by feeling secure in who you hire. Take the free wedding planning class on http://www.SuperStarWedding.com

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What Is A Wedding Coach?

SAFE Wedding Web Pages

Planning A GREEN Wedding or Honeymoon

Do It Your Self Wedding Coordination Compared To Signing Up With A Wedding Coach

Tenting Your Event

Why Add Wedding Insurance To My To-Do-List

Wedding of Your Dreams or Nightmares

Safety Concerns For Your Wedding Day

Safety Issues For Events

Wedding Tips for Hot Weather Ahead

Share Your Tips On Attending A Bridal Show

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