Congrats!! You just got engaged and you are so super excited to start planning your future together!
OR maybe you aren't big on planning things so you are a bit scared, nervous, and frankly; unsure where to start!  

I want to share some low key common questions I get asked just from being on the outskirts of the industry along with my own personal experience with friends and their unique questions they had when they started planning their wedding. Honestly, some questions don't even start to come up until you're about 3-6 months out from the wedding thinking, "do I really have to do that?" or even, "dang it, I forgot about that; is it really necessary?". 

I'm here to tell you, DO WHATEVER OR DON'T DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, first off. It's your wedding! I know a lot of planners and coordinators; especially those that may have been in the industry for quite some time; abide directly from the book. But, I'm here today as a 21st century bride and coordinator, to tell you to do what you want! But there are some specifics I want to get into. 

I love having large groups get together. That's a given!

At this point in my career, I've coordinated and assisted in planning somewhere between 150-200 events. Corporate functions tops the list of some of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I also love personal/social events too. I mean, I love it all and they both resonate with me differently. But corporate events are something that I really do enjoy.  

​That means one of my favorite times of the year is also the winter; but only for event purposes. Any other time, you will find me basking in the sun! However, this is about the time when all the Christmas party/employee appreciation events take place. These events are so much fun! Usually I am working with an HR manager or someone who has volunteered to help plan this event for their coworkers. Because of that, typically, it's their work friends that they are excited to have this event for and want to be sure everyone enjoys it. A lot of times this includes a slideshow of the year with fun photos, awards, and a lot of mingling! In some instances, they even want to decorate the room that aligns with their company. That could mean anything from personalized napkins and stand-up banners to rented linens and speciality decor!