I Do We Do Wed

30/08/2022

16/11/2021

16/11/2021

07/09/2021

I’ve had DIY newly engaged couples hire me in all phases of their planning journey…

Some had already selected a venue, some already settled on a theme and color palette, while others had not committed to a budget yet….

Being decisive in planning is important! It can save you time and more important, 💰MONEY💰

One fact that stands is many brides-to-be had not thought through ASSOCIATED COSTS with some plans they already made.

One newly engaged client was dead set on a winter tent wedding – great! Did you consider the thousands of dollars heating a tent costs?

One client wanted to change their color palette – great! Did you consider the cost of having the invitation suite re-designed to match the new colors, and the bridesemaids gowns that were selected will now incur an upcharge because your new color is considered a premium color by the boutique.

As a bride-to-be, you just don’t know what you don’t know.

It’s that simple. You can’t expect to know everything about wedding planning, if you’re not a wedding planner....and that's OK! This includes your wedding budget.

No number of internet searches for "how to plan a wedding" or Pinterest boards will change that. But that’s where my planning program comes in.

If you want to avoid making wedding planning mistakes that prevent you from staying in budget, send me a DM or click the link in my bio!

06/09/2021

Have you discovered you’re planning two weddings??!!
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While you’re over there pinning away every gown and décor piece that catches your eye, the big day is creeping closer and closer! I see you...

You’re struggling to:

❌Work within your budget

❌Stay within your budget

❌Figure out how to even create a wedding budget

❌Know where to cut costs

⁉ Budget? Weddings are supposed to have a budget??!

If you can relate to any of these struggles and:

✅Want to focus in on wedding plans that actually make sense for your budget

✅Stay on track with the right tasks that will bring to life the flawless wedding day you keep daydreaming about....

I have something for you, click the link in my bio or send me a DM saying "I want to plan a flawless wedding day".

21/08/2021

Is this you? I find that many brides-to-be just:

❗️are concerned about staying within their wedding budget

❗️don’t know where to start in their planning process

❗️are unsure about the timeline to have everything complete so that their big day can flow easily...

If you can relate to any of these struggles, send me a DM, let’s talk about it 💜

20/08/2021

Married ladies, is this accurate or is this accurate?

19/08/2021

That’s my client Makia and her sweet fiancé, now hubby, wiping her tear during the ceremony (photo credit: ).

Makia’s heartfelt words on planning her big day included “Being a DIY bride was a tough challenge, and a few months before my wedding, I realized it was a bit too much for me to handle. That’s when I reached out to Raquel …..

She welcomed the challenge of helping me tie up loose ends and finalize decisions.

Raquel is also extremely organized, which helped to keep me on task with getting vendors coordinated, décor finalized, and layouts planned.… and made suggestions when I felt completely stumped.

It was a true pleasure having Raquel help me with my big day! With so many things to keep straight and worry about, it was nice having her on my side to keep me on track.”

If you’d like to have these same feels about your magical wedding day, send me a DM!

19/08/2021

Is there such thing as etiquette? We're sharing our top 3 tips to ensure the open bar is a hit:

#1 Tip the bartenders
#2 Tip the bartenders
#3 Tip the bartenders

18/08/2021

Going from engaged...to THIS, is a huge accomplishment, takes a lot of planning and attention to detail.

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Here's to those who have made it down the aisle to their happily ever after ❤ and to those who are still working on it.

17/08/2021

My (engaged) friends! It does NOT have to be this way. 😭😭😭

What if the excitement you felt on your engagement day could continue through to your wedding day? What if organizing all of your wedding details was not overwhelming at all? And you actually stayed in budget while planning the big day you envision?

If this sounds like a "wedding win" for you, send me a DM, let's chat!

17/08/2021

Hey friends! I’m Raquel – I have an innate passion for being an innovative helper, which led me to a life of all things hospitality.

From working at Walt Disney World to the Ritz-Carlton, corporate events, catering, weddings and travel planning.

I’ve done it all and continue to assist more clients through the branches of my company R. Alyse Event & Travel:
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#1 IDoWeDo💍 wedding services
#2 Travel Coordination 🌏 adventure awaits

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What can I help you plan today – a wedding, event, or a group trip?

27/04/2021

How do you want to feel when you look back on your wedding day? 👀 🥰

I imagine you want to look back and feel your heart filled with joyful memories of a magical day surrounded by those you love.

We're here to help make sure your special day comes with special memories and no regrets. One way that we do that is by working with couples to create and stay within their budget.

The financial impact of a wedding can be a source of stress if your spending gets off track and it goes without saying that a blown budget can come with potential regret.

We’ve put together a free wedding budget planner for so you can get your plans in place and avoid surprises down the road.

Grab your free copy here: https://bit.ly/32Ax3la

24/04/2021

It’s season and couples all over the world are entering into planning mode. It’s such an exciting time!

We’re leaving this little reminder here for everyone planning a celebration.

Your story deserves to be celebrated your way.

You do not have to settle for anything less than the magic you’ve dreamed of. Here’s an option you can consider to ensure that your wedding day is a magical celebration, not one full of last minute loose ends you have to wrap up....

Day-of wedding coordination is a service we offer for couples in the Washington, DC area who want to do the planning and booking of vendors themselves, but want some extra support on the big day. Having an extra set of eyes, ears, and hands on-site to bring your vision to life frees you up to live in the moment!

Learn more here: https://idowedo.wedding/wedding-services

22/04/2021

Planning a can come with some stress -- less than a traditional wedding to be sure, but juggling lots of details is tough no matter what.
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That’s why I’ve leveraged my experience as a travel planner, specifically for couples seeking a destination wedding. Making sure that every couple I work with has the wedding of their dreams is my promise to you.

You don’t have to research and figure everything out on your own. Just dream your perfect day and choose a destination-planning partner who will go all-in on bringing it to life.

Drop your questions below or click the link to learn more.
👉👉 https://idowedo.wedding/wedding-services

21/04/2021

Cheers to you and your future husband! 🍾 🥂🥂 🍾

We're lifting a virtual glass with everyone out there still getting used to saying the word "fiance!"

The coming months will be filled with excitement, anticipation, love, and yes -- planning and details.

One of our most important pieces of advice to make sure you actually get to enjoy the planning instead of letting the details overwhelm and keep you stuck, is to get organized and lean on a planning expert and a proper checklist.

To that end, we’ve made this Wedding Task Tracker worksheet available to you for FREE!

We’ve spent years helping couples plan for their walk down the aisle as wedding planners and know firsthand that without a proper checklist in place, something is bound to fall through the cracks.

Download your tracker and don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help you get your head around the next steps.

Free Wedding Task Tracker: https://bit.ly/3tAWZcc