Hopefully everyone is having a great weekend so far! We didn’t post a video yesterday so for the weekend we’re showing you a little video engagement love. Here is a great video proposal that we came across a couple weeks ago. Hopefully it inspires you to put together a little special something for your significant other! Remember, the proposal is the beginning of your marriage! Make it count!
As a bride-to-be, I understand that ceremony decorations can be daunting and complicated. You don’t want to go overboard but you want to make an intricate look that is classic and enjoyable for your guests. My main goal when planning our wedding is to create a comfortable environment that is elegant and fun for everyone. The last thing I want to do is make anyone uncomfortable at a wedding. That is why I’m approaching the subject of cards and money. There are numerous amounts of wedding books that will tell you that it is in poor etiquette to discuss wedding money and gifts directly. But, there are bound to be people who prefer to handle you checks or wedding cards instead of purchasing a gift. Especially when shipping costs are so high!
So, plan accordingly or you will get stuck in an awkward thank you conversation between your guests. The best way to prepare for this is a wedding card holder or Money box. I know it may sound tacky to put a box out, I personally worry that it might send the message that we’re expecting it to be filled. However, the alternative– people awkwardly providing any explanation for their card or gift–makes a card holder sound all that more inviting.
Here are some great ideas for how to decorate your welcome table or gift table with a place for guests to put their cards and well wishes. A popular trend is the birdcage. This style creates a modern or vintage look very easily. Depending on the shape of the birdcage, it can easily be dressed up with a Diamond Rhinestone Wrap or a sign to invite guests to place their cards inside. When choosing a size, I would select a medium cage in either black or white. Remember, card holders can easily be spray painted to match the rest of your decor.
Photo Courtesy of Style Me Pretty
The traditional option for a simple money box is the covered box. Boxes come in a square or rounded shape and can easily be personalized to match decoration colors. This option also offers the benefit that guests won’t be able to see the number of cards in the box, allowing for privacy. Crafty brides can decorate the sides of the boxes with signs or letters.
DIY Gift Card Box Idea Courtesy of elizabethannedesigns.com
A little bit of glue, modge podge craft supplies, ribbons and paper can really make your card box go a long way. If you’re especially creative there are a lot of other objects that you can use to match your decorations and theme. A fishbowl or large glass vase can create a modern vase to put cards in. If you’re using a small bowl, be sure to empty it out throughout your event so your cards aren’t easily accessible or crammed together.
I will carefully address the trend that some brides have been experiencing. Not pointing fingers but it seems that some unfortunate events have occurred in the wedding world where guests or location staff steal cards out of the wedding box. Or worse yet, the entire box themselves. Not to spook our brides but it is definitely something to consider preventing. If you can’t secure it to the table, a recommendation would be to load down the bottom of the box with a heavy object. It is better that your card box can’t be easily hoisted or fall over, then it will be to have it disappear altogether. Secure your box to a piece of wood that you can cover with a tablecloth, so in the event of unfortunate behavior the removal of your box will be obvious to vendor staff and other guests.
Creative Wedding Suitcase Card Holder Courtesy From bubbyandbean.com
If you’re feeling really creative, use a vintage suitcase or mailbox. Decorate with large wooden letters to spell “CARDS” and your decorations are unique and fun. This will create a fun atmosphere and avoid the stuffy card situation altogether. Paint and decorate your letters to match your decor for a stylish display. Match your signs and fonts with the same as your wedding invitation cards for a coordinating look.
This alternative works as a great decoration to the wedding table. If you’re planning on inviting your guests to come visit you at the sweetheart table they can easily put their cards into a basket tied to the back of your chair. This creates an easy out for that awkward card exchange and a great way to assure that you know where your cards are at all times.
This Friday’s proposal story is totally awesome. All it takes is one awesome idea and the motivation to make it happen. A proposal is a big thing for most girls as it marks the beginning of your married life together. This girl was totally surprised and my favorite part is how he is just beaming with pride about the word “fiance”!
Okay, so I’ll let you in on a secret. I’m very nervous about the bachelor party. I know, it’s none of my business what my trusting loving husband-to-be does on his last big hurrah of single-dom. But none the less, his friends are crazy wild and therefore I am nervous. Distraction you say? How about I focus on the hilarious fun that will ensue at my Bachelorette party!
I’m not sure what we will end up putting together as a full bash is not very economical. Bonus as the bride I don’t have to take on the responsibility of buying the supplies. However, since my two bridesmaids are my future sisters (in-laws!) I happily take on some responsibility in attempt to make all our lives easier. Yes, I take on more tasks than I ever need to. Regardless, I wouldn’t mind this fun and spirited bachelorette sash to wear throughout the night. Nothing says free drinks and awkward congratulations like a giant sash announcing future wedded bliss. This sash will go great with my Bride’s cup. Yes, I am that bride to buy myself this just so I can revel in the awesome feeling of being a bride!
Combine my awesome new cup with an over abundance of bachelorette party feather boas and we’re sure to have a much better time than any stinking bachelor party!
Stay tuned for more bachelorette party ideas and party supplies suggestions as I’m sure to come up with more closer to the date. If you had an awesome time or have any ideas for bachelorette party ideas that you’d like to share with me or our brides, please email me at claire[@]koyal.com! Let me know what you think about these Bachelorette wedding stickers, would you wear these for party name tags? Yay or Nay?
No, I get it, you want to look your best. You’re the bride and the center of attention but there are a lot of things that can go wrong with your hair. Don’t shoot the messenger I’m merely just telling you what my hairdresser and Google have taught me. I’ve been working on accomplishing my wedding hair for six months already and my wedding is still two months out… trust me, there’s a lot involved when you’re a blonde bride.
1. Amateur Hour Is Over. Stick with a professional hairdresser! The last thing you want is to be stuck with someone unprofessional and unaware of how wedding makeup needs to be applied.
2. Someone Didn’t Check their Wedding Checklist. Don’t be the bride who forgot their veil or headpiece. Always keep a back up, even if you can’t afford duplicates of all your accessories keep extras on hand. There are lots of affordable options for wedding tiaras, veils and headpieces, no need to break the budget.
3. Stay Away From the Scissors. Especially if you’re using a new stylist, avoid cutting your hair days before the wedding. If you are planning to alter your hair before the wedding day, plan at least a week ahead so that your stylist has time to fix it before the big day.
4. Caught Red-Headed. Same advice goes for coloring. Bleaching your hair can cause serious damage and not waiting the proper amount of time in between session can cause breakage. So if you’re going to color your hair plan at to have adequate time between the big day in case you have to recolor it.
5. Brainstorm In Abundance. Your wedding hair is unlike any other updo you may have had done in the past. Your hair has to stay beautiful for the whole day and the photos will last the rest of your life. Your stylist is not responsible for picking your hairstyle– you are. So be sure to bring ideas and inspiration to assure that your stylist has the right vision of your style. If you don’t you might end up with wedding hair that you can’t stand and no time to change it.
6. In Case of Emergency. Even if you can’t afford the all day stylist, be sure to factor in touch ups and blunders. If the wind picks up and you find yourself without enough clips there may not be time to have someone run to the store. Ask your stylist ahead of time to put together a touch up emergency kit. Most professional wedding stylists offer or include an emergency kit for your big day. Some ideas: wedding garters, ballet flats, extra wedding jewelry all put together in a nice personalized wedding bag.
7. Test Your Options. You probably didn’t buy the first wedding dress you tried on so why would you stick with the first hairstyle? There are a lot of options for wedding hair styling and it’s a good bet you’ll like more than one. Try different options so you know which one works best. If you wake up on your wedding day and you have a unfortunate event (there’s always that one zit) you might consider changing your mind again!
8. Remember the Dress. The last thing you want is your hair to distract attention from your dress. If you’re wearing a strapless wedding gown try wearing your hair down in loose curls. If you’re going for a retro 50′s look then wearing your hair up with a pomp might work best. Just remember, use your hair to complement your dress not hide or cover it.
9. Add a Little Extra. Regretting the Pixie cut? Just because you got irritated with your longer do and cut it off days before the engagement, doesn’t mean that you can’t have it long for the wedding. Talk to your stylist about your different length options. A lot of brides add extensions to add length or volume to their wedding hairstyle.
10. Make Room for the Groom. The most important part of your day is standing in front of your groom exchanging vows. He’ll be looking at you at all and the sweetest thing you can do is keep in mind when planning your look. If he likes your hair up with a veil, consider it. You can wear your hair up for the ceremony and release the back part for a casual reception look. If it’s important to him it’s crucial that you consider it.
My groom told me that he prefers my hair up with a veil. While it’s not always the final decision, it’s still nice to know your groom has an opinion and cares. If you disagree but it is still important to him, compromise. What better way to start a marriage?
Wedding Bridal Shower Photo Courtesy of myweddingplace.blogspot.com
So first, since my mind is very wedding centered and one day soon I’ll be attending my own– I have a great bridal shower idea to share with you. I have no part in the planning and coordinating of my own so here’s hoping this idea works for you!
My aunt suggested a tea party bridal shower which, quickly might I add, got nixed by every other woman in the room. Mind you, in my family the bridal shower is a adorable affair my aunts throw together to show love and doting appreciation on the bride and welcome her into the wondrous club of housewives and mothers my family consists of. We’re strong minded, outspoken Hungarian women who sure know how to make a good pie– if I can humbly say, it’s a pretty awesome club. Hence why throwing a food oriented bridal shower seems like a no-brainer to me.
Anyways, bridal shower themes? Stick with something that is related to the bride but still fun and not run-of-the-mill. If your bride is a foodie, try a potluck bridal theme. I know it sounds tacky but stick with me on this one. The bride is going to be entering into a marriage and more likely than not won’t have an established cooking repertoire. So the idea would be each guest brings a something to eat that their husband or family has loved and include the recipe. The bridesmaids then have the fun task of collecting the cards and putting them together to create a recipe book or box. This way your bride to be will have plenty of recipes to choose from in the future.
Wedding Cupcake Favor Boxes From KoyalWholesale.com
Take home desserts and food related items work great as bridal shower favors. The point of a bridal shower is to spoil and embarrass the bride so favors are not necessary. However, some easy favor ideas are personalized iced cappuccino packs and cute little cupcake favor boxes which work great with left over dessert cupcakes.
The bonus for a food themed bridal shower? Your bride gets to avoid the nerve-wrecking embarrassment of opening lingerie in front of her groom’s family. Instead, have your guest list stick with food oriented gifts- aprons, cookbooks, decorating books and other Martha Stewart-esque options.
Oh man, I can not imagine anything worse than having to smile politely and quickly hide that creepy zebra print negligee your kooky Aunt Katie got you before your future mother-in-law sees it.
I recently made some big changes to my wedding party, dwindling down and sticking with people who really want to be in the bridal affair. I’ve noticed there are a lot of misconceptions about what being a bridesmaid entails, that being said I thought I’d take some time to give you some bridesmaid advice.
Being a bridesmaid is not about spending loads of money or wearing the ugliest dress. Bridesmaids should be the women nearest and dearest to the bride, who cherish friendship and commitment and bottom line, support and love the bride. The bridal party is captured in photos that last a lifetime and you want those photos and meaningful memories to be positive and pleasant reminders of your friendship. Not a depressing token of your jealousy and resentment.
If you’re chosen for the honorable task of Maid of Honor you undoubtedly mean a considerable amount to the bride. Should you accept the honor, any and all personal judgement and selfish behavior has to disappear. Your focus is on making the bride shine and glow. After all, people will remember your behavior.
Be Helpful: There are a lot of details involved and one bride can’t possibly handle it all. When you see an opportunity to give positive advice and problem solutions, jump in and offer your assistance. Ask if you can help in whatever way you can to reduce the stress load.
Be Courteous: When you shove a lot of balloons into a tight compartment, they burst. Women are no different. The trick to a smooth drama free wedding is being gracious and courteous. It doesn’t matter if the groom is the your ex-sister-in-law’s boyfriend’s cousin’s high school gym partner and he stepped on her foot during the tango, let it go. These things are rarely worth the time and energy and they’re remembered for who started the drama not what the drama was about.Please and Thank Yous go a long way.
Be On Time: Nothing spoils an afternoon like being behind schedule. Flower arrangements and chair decorations might seem silly to you but they can make or break the whole wedding day. One bad vendor meeting and your bride’s stress levels will go through the roof. Be on time to appointments and go the extra mile by logging information and keeping track of costs and details.
Be Prepared: A run in your stockings is inevitable, bring an extra pair. Heck, go to Costco and buy the grande pack. Put together an Emergency kit in a personalized tote with a few things the bride is definitely going to want around that day: backup makeup, hair pins, hairspray, extra jewelry and earring backs, hair clips and safety pins. Don’t forget to make a list of people to watch and keep track of, people to suck up to and people to thank. Keeping track of who’s who is a great way to let your bride see your preparedness and assure her she made the right choice by choosing you.
Overall, treat your bride how you would like to be treated on your big day. If you value the friendship and relationship then focus on what is really important. Her wedding will be one of the biggest days of her life and you have the honor of being apart of it. Make sure that her day goes smoothly and her memories are happy ones.
Wedding Bridesmaids Courtesy of preownedweddingdresses.com
“There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving” ~ Henry Drummond
Are you shopping for a bride who already has everything? Or how about shopping for a bride whose registry is already filled? Look into these options for a creative and practical alternatives to the standard gift registry. These items last a lot longer than the average dish towel and can satisfy bride and grooms regardless of their personality or style.
1. Movie Rental Subscription: Netflix offers gift subscriptions for monthly membership and couples can decide to extend the subscription. Monthly fees are as little as 7.99 and givers can sponsor the entire first year for under $100.
Presentation: Wrap up the membership gift with a must have romantic comedy and your gift is complete!
2. AAA Membership: This membership gives in multiple ways, your bride and groom will be able to thank you when their AAA card gets them discounts at hotels as well as bailing them out when they’ve run out of gas. This gift is a practical option for the parent or grandparent who wants to lend a helping hand.
Presentation: Attach the membership forms and gift certificate to a handy emergency kit (another great gift that is often overlooked) and you’re a life saver!
3. Cooking classes: Nothing pokes fun at the bride to be like a cooking class. Localcookingclass.com has a list of local cooking classes.
Presentation: Simply print off a gift certificate and tie with a spatula or kitchen set.
4. Costco Membership: Nothing says bridal like a giant bulk supply of toilet paper. It sounds impersonal but guests tend to overlook the necessary items such as food, TP and cleaning supplies. These items are expensive to buy in small quantities and are cost effective to buy in bulk. Individual membership costs $50 per person and couples can renew on a yearly basis.
Presentation: Poke fun at the industrial gift with a 24 pack of toilet paper tied together with a bow and a gift membership. Your guests will laugh, tease and be secretly jealous of your TP.
5. Harry & David Fruit Baskets: What else is there to say? Harry & David fruit baskets have delivered many fresh baskets to grandparents and college freshman, it just makes sense that the newlyweds would love fresh seasonal fruit as well. You can pick and choose which fruit to send or go with a standard seasonal arrangement. Baskets range from $100 to $400 and fruit vary by season.
Presentation: If you haven’t planned ahead to have the first month arrive around wedding time, presenting the monthly gift is easy- simply buy a selection of fruit from your local grocer and wrap together in a basket. Make sure your newlyweds know their real gift will come monthly via their local shipping company.
6. Forever Stamps: Growing up, every holiday I was given thank you cards from my mom as a subtle reminder that if “you want to receive a gift next year you send a thank you this year”. Stamps are probably the least remembered item from a wedding check list but thank you cards are crucial to receiving good karma. The US Postal Service just released new Garden of Love forever stamps (above) and they’re perfect for bridal thank you notes.
Presentation: The combination gift of thank you cards and forever stamps will help take the stress off by eliminating something from the bride’s never ending to-do list. Just bundle the two items together in tissue paper and a bow and you’re done!
7. Gas Cards: Gas cards are available at any local gas station and in any amount you’d like. Some gas station cards are also available at Costco or in bulk options.
Presentation: The best way to deliver a gas gift card is with a brand new car! But since you probably don’t have that much investment in the newlywed couple, settle for slipping the gift card into a nice card and your practical gift will speak for itself. No fancy Audi or BMW necessary.
8. Amazon Kindle or similar E-readers: This gift is perfect for the gadget couple, assuming they don’t already have one (if so, this eliminates the need for sharing)! The Kindle goes great with an Amazon gift card so the bride and groom can pick which books they’d like to read on their honeymoon. Couples can relax in the sun with a Kindle because the e-ink is fully visible in direct sunlight!
Presentation: The effort you put into delivering your Amazon Kindle is completely up to you. You could give a gift card for the amount or if you’re gadget friendly buy the Kindle and set it up accordingly. However, most people would settle for purchasing the Kindle, attaching a gift card to the ribbon and calling it a day. I suggest, unless you’ve got your own technical department, that’s the route to go.
9. Magazine or newspaper subscription: Nothing makings you more grown up than your own newspaper subscription. Keep your newlyweds up to date with the latest trends or news stories with a subscription to their local paper or favorite magazine. Studentmags.com offers great introductory prices and boasts up to 85% of cover prices. I know I’d love any and every Martha Stewart magazine!
Presentation: This is probably the easiest gift to purchase. Simply head to your nearest pharmacy convenience store and pick up the magazine that you’ve previously ordered the subscription for. Take the subscription card (you know, the annoying post cards that fall out whenever you’re in the middle of an interesting article), fill out the To: section with a clever title and your small gift will get a big laugh.
10. Honeymoon Fund: I know this is a tad bit trendy and I’m still undecided with the etiquette of the whole asking for cash gifts but I’ll jump on board for any useful alternative to the cliche wedding registry. Honeymoon funds such as 1800Registry and Traveler’s Joy are offering great incentives ($200! ) just for joining their site and registering for a honeymoon. They give you suggestions and ideas for what things cost as well, as a variety of typical activities other couples put on their lists.
Presentation: There is really no necessary follow up with this gift, just sign a card with your name and no one will question you.
A lush green garden, the scent of flowers on a cool breeze, the sun shining down on a couple standing under a beautiful arbor – it’s the ultimate wedding dream for many. But if you’re one of those who would love to have an outdoor wedding in a garden, there are several things you should keep in mind, like the weather, the decoration, and the setup. An outdoor wedding demands a whole different kind of plan, and it’s one that needs to be flexible as well as practical.
1. Setting the Date. Although it’s impossible to predict the weather far in advance, try to choose a time of year when the days tend to be sunny and rain-free, but not unbearably hot.
2. Developing a Plan B. A garden is lovely – except when it starts to bucket down with rain. Always have an alternative place to shift the ceremony and/or reception in case there is bad weather.
3. Deciding on a Tent and Lighting. You don’t have to have a marquee, but you should consider how you will light the event and whether you’ll need extra electrical connections.
4. Choosing a Theme and Color Scheme. Take your inspiration from the beauty of Nature and pick a floral theme, a ‘green’ palette or a rustic country theme.
5. Designing the Décor. The main advantage of holding your wedding outdoors is that Mother Nature will provide you with a beautiful backdrop. But you’ll have to decide what extra decorations, floral arrangements and tables and chairs you need.
Depending on the garden you choose, you can opt for any number of themes. Your own or your parents’ garden is always a lovely, homely choice, and you can build on that theme with rustic-inspired decorations. Hang Glass Lanterns, filling them alternately with candles and full-blown flowers. Try grouping together colored Glass Votive Holders for a really simple but pretty centerpiece. And fill jam jars or Glass Pitchers with hand cut seasonal flowers for a home-made look!
Flowers are a popular theme at weddings. One of the best contrasts with the green of a garden wedding is pretty, delicate pink. Forget cliché roses – choose the flamboyant peony as the symbol for your wedding, and fill the centerpieces, bouquets and aisle decorations with these dramatic blooms. You can extend the floral theme to smaller details like the place card holders and bottle openers, even the Favor Boxes, Invitations and Wine Bottle Labels.
A really beautiful theme that is easy to create is the vintage garden tea party. Use lots of authentically old pieces like the gorgeous distressed dresser in the picture below, used to display the cake. Have your bridal party dress in twenties or fifties style outfits, invest in some retro Hair Accessories, and go wild with long beaded necklaces, feathers and cocktail rings. Other great ideas: an old-fashioned White Birdcage to hold the place cards, Vintage Crystal Drop Candleholders in the center of each table, and a Personalized Aisle Runner with a traditional scroll to walk in on.
The Office’s Jenna Fischer told People that the most important part of her upcoming wedding, besides family and friends, was food. Use Koyal Wholesale’s Caterer Checklist to ask your caterer all the right questions. Bon Appétit!
BACKGROUND
Are you a full-time caterer? If part time, what do you do the rest of the week?
Have you received formal training as a caterer/chef?
How long have you been a caterer, and how many events have you catered?
Have you handled events of my type and size before? What is the largest event you have catered?
What makes you better or different than other caterers?
Do you have all the necessary licenses and health permits?
Do you have liability insurance? Are you properly insured?
Do you have a liquor license?
Have you ever been cited by the Board of Health, or incurred any fines?
PRE-HIRE QUESTIONS
Will you cater any other weddings on the same weekend, the same day, or at the same time as ours?
Who is the main contact? Will the same person I work with when planning also oversee meal service on the day of the wedding?
How involved do you get at a wedding reception? Do you stay backstage or do you work like a wedding coordinator or banquet manager, cueing the band, telling the couple when to cut the cake, adjusting the schedule if guests don’t seem ready to sit down to dinner, etc.?
Can you handle special dietary requests (vegetarian, vegan, eggless, gluten free, Jain, halal, kosher, etc.)?
Are you willing to include a recipe I provide, like a special family dish, or an appetizer with some sort of sentimental significance?
Do you provide food tastings? Is there a fee for tastings?
How many people can I bring with me to the tasting?
How will you arrange the food on the buffet table or on plates? Can I see photos of previous work displays?
May I see sample menus from the last 3 weddings you catered?
Can I speak to previous clients? (Get at least two references that had a similar number of guests and a similar menu style.)
GREEN QUESTIONS
Do you use organic fruits and vegetables?
Do you use fresh (not frozen) produce?
Is your produce locally sourced?
Is your protein organic and free-range?
Can you serve only fair trade organic coffee and tea?
Can you provide organic cane sugar, agave, and stevia?
Can you donate uneaten food to a local shelter?
If you are not using china tableware, is the tableware recyclable or biodegradable?
If you are washing the tableware, will you use biodegradable detergent?
Can all drinks, including soda, be served in glasses?
Will the bar use fountain soda rather than individually packaged soda?
Can the water come from the tap? (ie no plastic)
Can you use organic and local wine, beer and juices?
Can you provide recycled paper napkins and biodegradable cutlery?
Can you recycle all cans and bottles?
What other eco-friendly practices do you use?
DAY OF EVENT
Where will the food be prepared? Are there on-site facilities, or do we need to make additional arrangements?
What equipment do you provide, and is there a fee?
What time do you arrive to setup your equipment?
What are your hours of service?
Do you bring backup equipment?
What is the staff to guest ratio?
What is the staff dress code? Formal or casual?
If buffet style is offered, are servers provided or will it be self-serve?
Is there an extra charge for buffet servers? If so, how much?
Is there an extra charge for bartenders? If so, how much?
Who is supplying the beverages, liquor, water, ice, etc.?
Do you provide cake cutting/serving service? Is it part of the basic package? If not, what is the additional cost?
Do you provide the wedding cake, or should I hire an outside baker?
If caterer provides the cake, is there an extra charge? If so, how much?
Is the champagne toasting service included or is that an extra charge? If an extra charge, how much?
When is the final headcount due?
Does the headcount include wedding professionals at the event (photographers, DJs, etc.)?
May I supply my own linens, chargers, to offset the cost?
Do you provide rentals, or are they from another company?
SPECIAL CHARGES
Are there special prices for children?
Are there special prices for feeding our DJ, band, photographer and other wedding professionals?
Is gratuity included in the price? If not, how much is gratuity?
What percentage are the taxes?
What is the overtime charge?
Is the set-up and clean-up included in the final price?
What are the costs for alcohol and beverages?
Are linens, tables, chairs, charger plates, china, glassware, silverware, serving accessories, etc. provided or is there an extra charge?
If something you provide is stolen (silverware, etc.) what is the charge?
If I supply the charger plates, place cards, favors, or other items, will you charge to set these up (ie charge for the table setting)? If so, how much?
Are there any additional charges not mentioned (travel, gas, waiting time, etc.)?
PAYMENT & POLICIES
May I pay in cash, by check or by credit card?
Is a deposit required? If so, how much and when is it due?
May I make partial payments?
When is the final payment due?
Do you provide a written contract and guarantee?
What are the refunds/cancellation terms?
What is your leftover policy?
Package 1:
Cost of Package 1:
Package 2:
Cost of Package 2:
Package 3:
Cost of Package 3:
FINAL QUESTIONS
What is the biggest misconception couples have with regard to hiring a caterer?
Is there anything else I should know in hiring a caterer?
Saima Jamil Ashraf is one of the newest bloggers to join the Koyal team. Writer, journalist and editor, part-time blogger, full-time mom, and year-round enthusiast for all things wedding, Saima loves creating fabulous new themes and inspirations for the Koyal blog. With a degree in English and another in Media & Culture, and several years' experience as Editor for a leading women's magazine, Saima finds that writing online combines her need for expression with her joy in everything glamorous and romantic. "It's impossible not to get swept up in the world of color, vibrancy and sheer beauty of weddings... am I the only one who feels like doing it all over again - and again!?" she says.
Claire Martine is the newest member of the Koyal team. As a recent college graduate, she brings a degree in business management to our team. A current bride-to-be herself, Claire brings a fresh perspective you can relate to. Whether it’s picking out flowers or reception decorations, you’ll be along for her adventure! “There are so many options out there; creative possibilities are endless for today’s bride.” Claire loves everything vintage, DIY and garden fresh. “I look forward to blogging and sharing my ideas with our brides.” Stay tuned for her unique wedding ideas and ways to help you create your own dream wedding.
Images from 
Images from 
Images from 
