From Ring To Veil | Wedding Planning Podcast

Alternatives to a Sit-Down Dinner and More - Episode #170 Join our Facebook Group Wedding Timelines and Checklists What options do you have when it comes to your reception food? What the heck is pipe and drape and what is it used for? Readings, what are they and why do you even need to consider them? We are here to answer all these questions. Alternatives to a Sit-Down Dinner Cocktail style Family style Food trucks Buffet Food stations/app stations Afternoon Tea Cheese and Wine THANKSGIVING! Bars of all kinds Omelet Taco Burrito Baked potato Popcorn Pancakes Fondue BBQ Picnic Brunch Dessert Pipe and Drapes What is a Pipe & Drape Pipe and Drape is a simple way to decorate, divide rooms, and hide things. They can be used as a backdrop for a head table, sweetheart table, or photo booth. The backdrops can also be used around an entire room to hide plain walls and add elegance. Pipe & Drape Backdrops are a great way to add beauty to your wedding or event. Can even be used as an arbor or chuppahs They

Wedding Websites, Designers, and Trends - Episode #169 Join our Facebook Group Wedding Timelines and Checklists ( http://fromringtoveil.com/checklists ) We've got a little of everything in this episode. We'll help you figure out your wedding website. Tell you about wedding designers and fill you in on some trends. Wedding websites -can be scary but if you remember one rule it will all be easy. Keep it simple. If you've included all the when, where's and how's, everything else is just gravy or icing (depending on how you look at it:) What to include on/in your wedding website: How to get to the ceremony, directions What time the ceremony starts An idea of what to wear Timeline If it’s a cash bar If there is a hotel block reservation Any other transportation information Registry options Honeymoon funds Who to contact with questions Ideas for out to town guests #(hashtag) info and/or if the ceremony is unplugged Your story RSVP options Photos Wedding Designers, what are they? a.k.a Wedding Stylist or Wedding A

All Things Bridesmaids - Episode #168 Join our Facebook Group Wedding Shower: Bridesmaids are a very important part of your wedding. You pick them carefully so that they can help you in this wedding planning journey. This episode is all about them and for both you and your party. Brides this part of the episode is for your tribe! We will be sharing our suggestions on how to make your job as bridesmaid the best it can be for both you and your bride. Etiquette Show: Episode #94 How to be the best bridesmaid: The bride, your girl, needs you to be there. Take care of her needs. If you see something that needs taking care of, do it! Or find someone other than the bride that can do it. If someone comes to the bride, asking questions, complaining, step in and take care of it. Keep it positive. Don't bring the vibe down with negativity and complaining and fighting! If the bride is stressing out, take her to the side and listen to her worries, take charge and help her. Breathing and laughter are truly the best way

Weddings in the News-Spring 2018 - Episode #167 Join our Facebook Group This episode is a fun one, man-gagement rings, the royal wedding, and wedding stats! Man- gagement http://fromringtoveil.com/mangagement https://jezebel.com/eight-reasons-why-the-mangagement-ring-should-totally-1524567911 https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/02/the-rise-of-the-man-gagement-ring/283827/ Royal wedding info Prince Harry designed the custom engagement ring he gave to his fiancée -- and it includes some special sentiments. The center stone is from Botswana, where the two visited in August. But the two stones that flank the center jewel honor Prince Harry’s mother as they're from Princess Diana's collection. The ring was made by court jewelers Cleave and Company, according to Town & Country magazine . The wedding is on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at midday at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry was christened. What about the best man and bridesmaids? The Duke of Cambridge is expected to be Ha

San Antonio Venues Episode – Episode - #166 Join our Facebook Group San Antonio is a beautiful, culture-filled city surrounded by rolling hills. This leads to many varied choices in the type of venue you can find in the city and surrounding area. SA is also fun filled with the River Walk, Six Flags, and Sea World. The Allen Farmhaus - New Braunfels Rustic Barn with covered ceremony area Capacity- 250 for a seated reception with dance floor, 299 for a cocktail event Can bring in own alcohol and catering vendors Rental includes - 12-hour (11am-11pm) facility use; table and chairs for 250, engagement and bridal portrait use; lawn games Bridal Suite Fair Oaks Ranch - Fair Oaks Ranch, TX Country Club setting with several outdoors settings for ceremony and receptions, ballroom for an indoor reception Capacity 200-400 In-house bar and catering service only Rental includes: linens, tables, chairs, setup and break-down, glassware, serve ware and plates. Use of décor. Many catering packages available to choose from

Gifts Ideas for Each Other on your Wedding Day & RSVPs - Episode #165 Join our Facebook Group TeePublic FRTV SWAG! http://fromringtoveil.com/tee It's a tradition to give each other gifts on your wedding day or wedding night. Sometimes it hard to find just the right thing. We are here to give you some ideas that might spark your imagination to find the perfect gift. Groom: The first tip is to know what he is into then go from there. Is He sporty, geeky, outdoorsy? Find something special that shows him you know him and that you want to give him something that he will love and treasure. Can be encouraging like BBQ items Manly bands groomsmen gifts work great as groom's gifts too! MANLY BANDS Band engraving Man Crates Apple watch/watch/pocket watch Nice shaving kits Boozy stuff, flask, glasses, mugs... Cufflinks/tie pins Groom's emergency kit (episode 163) Tickets to something he loves, sports, concert, driving at an indy500 race, comic cons Boudoir pics (professionally done) Man's jewelry/wallet station Lin

Where to Seat Everyone and How to Tip your Vendors - Episode #164 Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! Join our Facebook Group Seating charts are tricky, but we have a few tips on where to seat everyone. We also include a guide for tipping your vendors! Seating Charts are usually done toward the end of the planning process because of the need to wait for RSVP's to come in. Most tables are 60-inch round that will seat 8-10 comfortably, Shan prefers 8, more elbow room (Kim prefers 6, a place to put your feet up, lol) Farm tables are setup up end to end with each table 6-8 feet long and 2-3 feet wide and will fit 6-8 people depending on whether you want people sitting on the ends. There should be 60 inches in-between tables but no less than 48 or people will not be able to get in and out of seats comfortably. Head Table or Sweetheart (couples) table You will need to decide whether you are going to have a head table featuring you and your SO plus wedding party, or are you going to need a Sweetheart

Groom's Timeline and Day-of Emergency Kit - Episode #163 Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! Join our Facebook Group Thanks to Miriam-Rose for the episode suggests she wants to know if there are a timeline and emergency kit for the groom and we say absolutely! 6-12 months Select and purchase bride's rings Discuss who will be paying what- you, fiancé, parents Determine a budget, number of guests Along with SO choose and secure venue locations Officiant Choose best man and groomsmen Make your guest list (Episode on making your guest list) Start planning honeymoon (Most romantic honeymoon destinations) Check or get passports Inquire about room blocks at the desired hotel for oot guests Reserve transportation for the bridal party and possibly OOT guests 4-6 months Select and order formal wear for you and groom's party Book room for wedding night Start planning rehearsal dinner with your parents (The Rehearsal Dinner Show) 2-4 months Confirm rehearsal dinner reservations Start shopping for bride

Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! Facebook group We've given you venues to dream about all over Washington, some in Montana and even a few in Texas. But Texas is a big place and it's time to share some in the Austin metro area.   Angel Springs Event Center - Georgetown Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites available Bridal and groom party dressing area Max capacity 200 Onsite coordinator Open for tours on Wednesdays from 5-7pm Table and chairs included with setup and break down Antebellum Oaks - Austin Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites available Bridal and groom party dressing area Max capacity 200 Onsite coordinator AT&T Hotel and Conference Center - University of Texas Austin Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites available Bridal Suite Max capacity 600 Chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware, glassware, rental setup and cleanup included Onsite catering and bar service Onsite coordinator Hyatt Regency Lost Pines - Bastrop Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites availa

Planning a Second Wedding – Episode #161 Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! We never get married expecting the marriage not to work. But sometimes you find yourself getting remarried. So, when you do we have some "planning a second wedding" tips for you! If you have children, tell them first–no matter what their ages. Budgeting is very important since you now most likely have mortgages and kids. It's ok to wear white or red or blue...it's up to you! The veil, on the other hand, is a first marriage thing as what it stands for is purity and being "untouched". Traditions and interests that suit you. Traditional, nontraditional, or throw a surprise wedding! Don't talk about the past or what's gone wrong, focus on the now and the future together. Involve your kids, if you have them, in your wedding: Let them stand up for you. Greeting guests, handing out programs, attend the guest book, and/or usher. Include them in your vows, make it a group exchange. Give them rings or bracelets as a symbol. Let

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ZOLA MANLY BANDS Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share!  Ultra Violet may be Pantone's color of the year but we wanted to share with you the top 12 colors for spring 2018. You may want to visit the website if your podcast app doesn't support photos.  We have an example palette for each color so go to www.fromringtoveil.com/160 to see them. The first color in the palette is the main color.  We used mycolor.space to find these palettes.  You can use the hex codes to find more.    Pantone Spring 2018 Top 12 Color Palette  4 seasonal shades  With Hex codes for searching!  Meadowlark EAD94E  Cherry Tomato EB3C27  Little Boy Blue 6EA2D5  Chili Oil 8E3C36  Pink Lavender D9AFCA    Blooming Dahlia EB9687  Arcadia 00A28A  Emperador 684832  Almost Mauve E7DCD9  Spring Crocus BA69A1  Lime Punch C0D725  Classics:  Sailor Blue 0E3A53  Harbor Mist AFB1B4  Warm Sand C5AE91  Coconut Milk F0EDE5  PINTEREST BOARD    ***Listener Question*** Logan writes:  I

Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share!  Planning a wedding in six months is a quite an endeavor but it can be done if you use your time wisely.  It will seem daunting and overwhelming but if you stick to the timeline and cut the things that you really don't care about, you will be fine. A coordinator/day of planner is going to be your best investment.  The best way to do this is to keep it small.  Bridal party should have 1 or 2 on each side.    We have some great previous episodes to binge on that will be very helpful:  Information That You Need Before You Meet with Your Vendors – Episode #75     Wedding Day Delegating – Episode #136   Wedding Planning Roundtable Discussion – Episode 100 (with vendors)  As soon as you get engaged Announce engagement  Pick a few dates  Secure a planner/coordinator  Approximate guest list (for the venue options) and bridal party  Colors and/or theme, be aware seasons availability of flowers  Venue, choose a few and make sure they are available on your chosen days 

Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! MANLY BANDS The Story behind the Tradition Something Old Heirloom Jewelry Hair comb or tiara Family Bible or book of significance Veil Wedding Dress Lace from mom's/Gma's dress Handkerchief Something New New jewelry for SO New Perfume Wedding Dress Veil Something Borrowed Hairpins/combs or tiara Ring Bearer Pillow Handkerchief Tie Cake cutting set ZOLA Something Blue Shoes Jewelry Handkerchief Necktie of SO/father in blue to wrap around bouquet Flowers in your bouquet Robes for getting ready Hair color Nails Throw a little blue into your décor, cloth napkins Hit them all with a pin made with all 4 things hung on it. PINTEREST BOARD INSPO ***LISTENER STORIES*** Bridesmaids, help! I told all of my bridesmaids I wanted them to stay with me the night before the wedding. One of my bridesmaids is complaining because her boyfriend cannot stay with us. She is now saying that she will drive from her house (which is an hour) the day before to help set up and go

Gift Ideas for Parents – Episode 157 ***FB Group - FRTV Wedding Planning Community*** Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! It is tradition to give a gift to your parents on your wedding day. We are here to give you a few ideas on what those gifts should be. Doesn't have to be given at the wedding. Plate, plaque, photo frame with a meaningful saying or poem Personalized cutting board Monogrammed/personalized: mirror, wreath, wall hanging, mugs, glasses, fishing lures, jewelry, cufflinks, tie clips, pocket knives Frame to add wedding photos, bride/dad, bride/mom, groom/dad, groom/mom and/or family A weekend getaway Spa day or couple's massage Tickets: sporting event, concert, play or whatever they are into Robes Embroidered handkerchiefs Father of the bride socks ;) Man crates for dad, boxes for mom Gift cert for an upscale shopping place like William Sonoma MINTED ***LISTENER STORIES*** Mother of the Bride My mother is wonderful. She is helping when she can and paying for things here and there.

Invitations, What you Need to Know – Episode #156  Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share!  We've discussed invitations a few times but this time we wanted to get a bit more detailed.  We're sharing with you the ins and outs of your wedding invitation suite.  Save the Date cards-  Why should I send them? - it gives your guests a chance to schedule time off, make travel plans.  When should I send them? - 6-8 months prior to your wedding date  Who should I send them too? -everyone you are anticipating coming to the wedding.  Are electronic STD's okay- yes, if you are struggling with the budget, sending the STD electronically is just fine? It saves on stamps and paper goods cost.   www.fromringtoveil.com/11 (greenvelope show)  Invitations-  Invites should be sent out 6-8 weeks before the wedding date.  Main key details are:  Time  Date  Ceremony location  Reception location  If the invitation is the only thing you are sending then include:  Type of dress-casual, cocktail, black tie  Food choices if

Valentine's Day Wedding Ideas - Episode 155 WE'RE BACK!! Happy 2yrs of podcasting to us!! Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! Minted The holidays are over, or are they?  Valentine's day is a very popular engagement day but it's also a very popular wedding day.  We want to give you some Valentine's Day Wedding ideas for décor, colors, and dress to help you plan your Valentine's day wedding. Modern Minimalist ideas Black, White, Red Sparse décor- small floral arrangements, usually single flower and color flower vases and accessories on tables, candles Clean lines- Color blocking Simple table settings Modern invitations, clean font, minimal flourishes, usually words Traditional Valentine's Day Wedding Red, Pink, White, Gold, Purple Décor and floral are vintage in feel Lots of roses and greenery (remember roses will be at a premium price) Substitute for roses-carnations-they come in most popular colors Non-Traditional Color palettes Tiffany blue/turquoise and red Light blue, red and blush Burgu

Gratitudes and a Listener Question - Episode #154 It's the holidays and we are feeling thankful. Today we share some gratitudes and answer a listeners question. Listener Question:  Hi Kim and Shannon from Toronto, Ontario, Canada! I absolutely love your podcast, I'm getting married next July and I've been binge-listening in the morning while I get ready for work over the past few weeks I have a quick question for you, and feel free to answer now or during one of your shows. My fiancé and I have been dreading doing a registry. We really aren't interested in receiving bohemian crystal or endless amounts of kitchen utensils. We love to travel, and are considering doing a "honeyfund." Is it acceptable to ask our wedding guests to contribute this way, or simply give cash, or is that in poor taste. Also, do you think it's better to use a honeyfund service online or have guests bring their contributions during the big day. Keep up the amazing work ladies.  https://www.zola.com  https://www.honeyfund.com  https://ww

Venues in Dripping Springs TX - Episode 153 Dripping Springs, TX is called the Wedding Capital of Texas for a good reason.  There are over 30 venues in and around this quaint Hill Country town which is located Southwest of Austin. They range from farms, ranches, wineries and there is even a venue that does ceremonies for free.  Here are a few of our faves.  http://fromringtoveil.com/txvenues  Camp Lucy- Has 4 unique wedding venues -  Ian's Chapel-  Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites  Holds up to 300 guests  French colonial in style  Has open pavilion the   Indoor events hall  Sacred Oaks-  Outdoor terraced ceremony site  Lush lawn for outdoor tents  Timber framed hall with built-in bar  Capacity for 350+  Whit's Inn-  Eco-Friendly with repurposed buildings  Balcony ceremony site overlooking creek  Rustic in feel  Capacity for 100 or ten tables  The Vineyard-  Farm to table like setting  Tented areas for ceremony and reception  Intimate relaxed feel  Chapel Dulcinea- Located at the Wizard Academy in So

Whether you're talking about football, baseball, or any other sport, sport themed weddings are always fun.  We will give you some ideas from the beginning to the sendoff!  Pre Wedding  Save the dates- whichever sport with the date on the ball, stick, bat etc.  Invitations- game tickets, game programs  Rehearsal dinner  Food-game foods-hot dogs, nachos, beer  Décor-your sport with memorabilia, balls, pucks, bats,   Ceremony  Guestbook - Bat or hockey stick to sign, football, basketball, home plate   Dress- cute idea for baseball them, if a corset backed dress with laces, lace with a red ribbon to symbolize the red stitching in baseballs, can do in skate laces as well.  Décor and flowers - would keep it subtle more traditional: team colors are always a good choice for sports themed weddings  Vows - if writing your own vows through some sports quotes in there.  Seating - aisle markers to go with theme but subtle as said before   Reception  Seating chart - a bracket seating chart, will call tickets, pucks, o

    Minimoons and Pop-Up Weddings in Texas – Episode #151  We thought it would be fun to give you some minimoons and pop-up wedding options in Texas. http://fromringtoveil.com/txminimoon  Here are some of the top resorts in the state that have everything you need for a great mini-moon.  The Woodlands Resort-The Woodlands, TX  Spa  Golf  Pools  Lux rooms  Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa-San Antonio, TX  Spa  Golf  Pools-Adult only and has a lazy river  Lux rooms  Hotel Galvez & Spa A Wyndham Grand Hotel-Galveston, TX  Beachfront  Spa  Lux Rooms with ocean view  Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa-Austin, TX  Spa  Golf  Pools  Tennis  Lux Rooms  Gaylord Texas Resort and Conference Center, Grapevine, TX   Spa  Pools  Nightclub  Lux rooms  JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa-San Antonio, TX  Spa  Pools  Golf  Water Park  Lux Rooms  Horseshoe Bay Resort-Horseshoe Bay, TX  Spa  Golf  Lakefront with marina  Tennis  Private airstrip  Lux rooms  Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa-C