02/01/2021
Wanted to give some encouraging tips and general advice for all you 2021-2022 brides 🤍I meet an array of ladies, young, late twenties, middle aged, and even beautifully aged women who are planning to be married this year and even next.
*The hands-down best advice I can give you is, if someone who is a preferred>licensed >insured> has the best Hospitable staff around>recommended business is offering you an all-inclusive package jump on it! This doesn’t mean I don’t use nor incorporate outside talented vendors(when applicable )that happens often, this means My staff and I literally will take care of everything for you, it’s that easy~Financially it will be the best decision you make. Mentally it will be the best decision you make. Hiring The right planner, director, coordinator, Catering company , DJ, photographer and Lord knows the right venue is crucial to your special day. And I’m gonna leave the rest right here. 
*Next is this... A lot of young people that I meet are trying their very best to plan prep and pay for their own wedding without the support of parents financially. When I come across couples that have both families from both sides supporting, I always remind them how blessed they are because that’s always not the case. So don’t take for granted all the support you have everyone doesn’t have that💜
But with that being said, parents grandparents and families support and encourage where you can!
*Next is this... do not compare your budget,your style, your plan/ideas, your situation to the next one, or the one you were in or a part of, or seen pictures of. Yes, you can always look at pictures for ideas but remember your wedding is about you and your fiancé make it yours don’t play the comparison game and set yourself up for disappointment. People‘s budgets are all over the place it most certainly is not cheap to plan and pull off a wedding by no means but there are definitely ways to save if and when budget comes to play. No matter the budget I always advise save where you can and be wise in choosing what is most important to you. We help guide you in all these areas where that can take place. 
*Next is this... this may be the most important advice yet, as a director I help ensure everyone knows their role for your special day. I’ll elaborate when you hire me.
*Next is this... it’s never too early to save for your dream day
*Next is this... it’s not your responsibility to pay for your bridesmaids dresses. It is an honor to be asked to be a part of such a special occasion. However be courteous and mindful not to choose dresses that are ridiculously expensive or that they’ll never wear again, and give the girls options, options they they all feel comfortable and beautiful in that day as well. The beauty of this generation there are so many options with affordable gorgeous dresses.
*Next is this... not popular. But needs to be said~remember vendors are working hard for you, being of service to you is part of the community of the customer service industry,  tips are graciously appreciated. A lot of businesses already include them in and you don’t even know it some may specify they do and some just assume everyone knows. If you went to a restaurant and didn’t tip your server/s how would that look?
*Next is this... do not fret when dealing with step families or special situation families from one or both sides , we will guide you make it as comfortable as possible and make sure everyone feels welcome knows their place and roll and most certainly knows to put any and all issues aside for that day for the two people that matter the most.
Trust me. The Lady Irene’s has seen it all and has been able to respectfully handle all sorts of family members and there situations. I put the Director hat on gladly and take care of it all💜
*Next is this... we do have our Bible etiquette book we refer to quite often(some families are still very traditional  and nothing wrong with that) but most are not, and the beauty of this 2020 generation is we can do whatever we want, however with that being said sometimes it is good to stick with true etiquette in some situations. it’s a great guideline
*Next and last for today is this... I have met a many a couples that haven’t booked with me due to cost or MIS INFORMED(super frustrating )information from another inquiry  REMEMBER every wedding package is different based on what exactly the Bride needs or has requested . But this is what I find out later, they could have cut out a few unnecessary things that they ended up not even needing or wished they would have did differently and could have used us, there are true stories from previous inquiries that I could share. I’m not going to elaborate I’m just going to let you know when planning remember what is ultimately the most important for that day. Good news is my closing rate is awesome💜 and most couples book 😉The Lady Irene’s is always, always here for you all~ We love to be of service to our community, our surrounding areas and love being a part of the wedding industry🤍
Limited dates left for 2021 and we are already deep into booking 2022 DON’T WAIT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT NOW
Xoxo 
