You’ve hired your vendors, paid your deposits, and nailed down all of your details–except your timeline. Sure, you think, that’s pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things, right? Wrong. Your wedding timeline is the governing factor of your event, and the way in which you construct it can, and will, seriously affect the trajectory of your day. […]

As you plan your reception, you will begin to debate an age-old question that has plagued brides for decades: should I have a seating chart or open seating? While each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, we believe that the choice you make is largely dependent upon the unique style and details of your […]

We nailed down Save the Dates last week, which is the first step to your printwork process. Now, it’s time to take the logical next step—creating your invitations! To get started, what you need to know is in the list below! Have a sense of your timeline. Typically, invitations should be sent out six to […]

Our favors make a great addition to any event! Here at Custom Love, we can customize your favors to perfectly match your event! Below, you can see your fabric, ribbon, and label options! Fabrics:  Ribbon:  Labels: 

Congratulations! You’re engaged, and the wedding is approaching quickly. Suddenly, you’re at the stage in the planning process where it starts to get real—sending out Save the Dates. While printwork as a whole can be confusing, the etiquette of sending Save the Dates is often a more head-scratching endeavor than invitations and thank-you cards. Below, […]

While we love wedding planning, we know that not every aspect of the process is going to be as thrilling as shopping for the dress or choosing décor. One of the most dreaded parts of planning, creating the guest list often begins with questions and ends with stress and frustration. By following the four tips […]

Happy Tuesday, everyone! We were so excited when Zola reached out to us asking if we could write a blog about why engaged couples should hire a wedding coordinator, and we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to revisit our previous blog all about this topic! Enjoy! A full-service wedding planner acts as the […]

As anyone planning a wedding is well aware, figuring out your wedding budget can be quite the daunting task. Where to splurge, where to save, and how to cover all of your bases are questions that keep many brides and grooms awake at night, poring over excel spreadsheets with fatigued expressions painted across their faces. […]

One of the most important steps in wedding planning, establishing your wedding vision is a step you should take on as early as possible, as the decisions you make here will necessarily inform the rest of the planning process. From your vendors and venue to stationery and favors, cultivating your wedding vision is paramount to […]

As we have officially stepped into the new year, we have been reflecting on all of the incredible occasions that made 2017 such an excellent year for our business. All of the styled shoots, networking opportunities, and (of course) fabulous weddings were bigger and better than ever, and we can’t thank all of you enough […]