How a Wedding Planner Can Help You

After getting engaged, and all the excitement has sunk in, you want to get started planning for your Big Day! You have butterflies in your stomach, your hands are shaking, you are going through all the bridal magazines, and then you think “Where do I start first?”



Well hiring a wedding planner can take away all the stress that goes into planning. A planner will sit down with you to discuss what you vision your big day to look like. They will help director you through all the little details, give advice, and answers all of your questions.


Planners will help you every step of the way, from booking appointments and to talking with vendors, to help shop for your wedding dress. We will work with you in creating an organized plan.

A wedding planner will work with you and make sure that you budget is met. For instance, he or she has developed a valuable relationship with multiple vendors so you will receive a great deal on the flowers, photography, and linens that you have always wanted.


An experience wedding planner with save you time, money and energy. By helping you through all of you scheduled appointments and making all of the phone calls for you.


It is our job to make sure that everything is running smoothly throughout the planning process. After all, the planning process is supposed to be fun, right? We want you to enjoy planning for your big day. Let the planners handle all the details.

Erin Beard
Wedding Coordinator
erin@greenlilyweddings.com

Finding a Fabulous Photographer!

Finding the perfect photographer for your wedding is extremely important, after all, there are no second chances- it’s once and for all. Here are a few tips to get you started as you start your journey for the right wedding photographer that will fit YOU:

1. Map out what’s important to you and exactly which shoots you desire. Do you want an engagement session, bridal session and complete coverage the day of the wedding? Are albums important to you? What about a slideshow? Deciding what is important to you will help you find which photographers excel in the areas you need.

2. Review your budget and decide what you can afford. Being realistic with what you can spend will help you rule out which photographers you honestly cannot afford.

3. Let the search begin. Do you have any recommendations from former brides? Does your wedding planner have any preferred photographers in mind? Try to research personal references first then you can venture off to wedding sites, such as theknot.com. Always remember to investigate every recommendation.

4. Narrow down your findings based on initial pricing and style. Which photographers stand out to you? Who has great recommendations from previous brides or praises on their website?

5. Request meetings with each photographer to discuss details. Request a portfolio. Make sure your needs align with his/her strengths. Talk about details, such as pricing, contracts, experience and processes. It would be a good idea to bring your wedding planner with you, as he/she may have insight that you may not have thought about.

These are just a few tips to get you started on your way to finding the perfect photographer for your wedding. We recently worked with a phenomenal photographer, Akil with Akil Bennett Photography. Akil has a strong passion for wedding photography. Whether it’s the full wedding collection, an engagement session or you need a photographer to travel to your destination wedding- Akil Bennett is equipped to meet your every need. You can contact Akil Bennett Photography at www.akilbennet.com or 713-858-7634.

Good luck!

Shani Carter
Wedding Coordinator
Green Lily Weddings

Lights, Camera, Action! Capture your wedding in a video!

Shortly after your wedding day you will find yourself vividly thinking about the details of your special day- your beautiful dress, the flowers, the cake. The reality is that as the years pass there will be many other big events, such purchasing your first home and starting your family, that will overshadow the day you said “I Do” and the intimate details of your wedding will slowly start to fade. That’s why it is a must to hire a videographer.

Now we all know that once you tally up the costs of your dream wedding that you may be forced to think about ways to cut corners, but putting trust in a family member or friend just because they have a camcorder is not going to get you a quality video.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; well starting at just under a thousand bucks you can be certain that you are getting a quality video from a company that has over 12 years of specializing in videography that "blends traditional and cinematic styles with a touch of romance and family values" from Cimo Productions http://www.cimoproductions.com/.


Don’t leave your wedding memories bound to photos in an album- capture in a video!

Shani Carter
Wedding Coordinator
Green Lily Weddings