6 Dreamy Wedding Ideas From The Wedding Planners Who Created Them

What is it that makes a wedding downright magical? A breathtaking venue helps, of course, as does a thoughtful theme, sumptuous floral arrangements, a memorable menu, and enchanting decor. In short: It’s all in the details. So, searching for some dreamy wedding ideas? Lucky for you, six wedding planners are revealing some serious inspiration from their archives.


Regardless of whether you plan on tying the knot someday or not, you’ve likely been captivated by the photographs of a particular wedding. I’m talking about the stuff of fantasies — the kind of wedding that makes you believe in fairytale romance. Perhaps it was an acquaintance’s winsome winter wedding, which you spotted snowy pics of while scrolling through Instagram. Or, perhaps it was an A-list celebrity’s glamorous destination wedding that you saw photos of online. Alternatively, you may have come across photos of a complete stranger’s charming church wedding in a glossy magazine and found yourself lingering on the captivating spread. The fact of the matter is, many of us can’t resist drooling over someone else’s big day. Not only does it provide some major inspiration for when we potentially plan our own nuptials, but it also offers a much-needed escape from everyday life.

For most wedding planners, it’s pretty challenging to pick favorites among the many events they’ve been a part of orchestrating, but here is a handful that six pros can’t stop dreaming about.

A BREATHTAKING BACKYARD BASH
Who says a wedding at home can’t wow everyone? Kia Martinson, owner of ESTOccasions in West Hartford, Conn., tells Elite Daily that the dreamiest wedding she ever planned took place at a residence in New Preston, Conn. The two brides traveled all the way from Texas to get married at the brother’s abode because Connecticut was one of the few states where they could legally get married.

According to Martinson, the home had a stunning backyard with a river, which is where the ceremony took place. The tent was lined with pine cone and flowers and greenery, and the guests sat on benches while listening to the couples’ heartfelt written vows.

The reception tent, which included trees, greenery, and a plethora of flowers, was schemed up by one of the brothers of the brides, who happened to be a New York City designer. Inside, the catering company created small open fires on the grounds to roast the food over. While they watched the cooking process, the guests noshed on small bites from the massive table with local cheese and cured meats. Finally, the brides changed into matching white suits and danced the night away.

The best part? Due to the location, most attendees had very little to no service, which meant that rather than Instagramming every moment, they were forced to be present and enjoy the celebrations.


A MASSIVE MEMORABLE BASH
The wedding that sticks out for Apryl D. Roberts, owner of Memorable Events by Apryl, is one that was held at The Main Hotel in Norfolk, Va.

“Everything had to be BIG and show-stopping,” she tells Elite Daily.

She wasn’t kidding, either. The wedding party consisted of nine groomsman, eight bridesmaids, and one junior bridesmaid, five flower girls, and one ring bearer. One cake wasn’t enough, either — the couple opted for a grouping of five different wedding cakes instead.

“The couple wanted everything to lush,” she says. “The design consisted of tall lush white floral centerpieces, surrounded by petite floral arrangements. Guests were initially greeted by a white flower wall adorned with the couples’ names in gold lettering.”

Guests were not only treated to a generous cocktail hour and a plated dinner, but the couple took their feast a step further with a post-party meal with comfort food to fuel guests through the festivities.
“This couple definitely wanted to shower their guests with the same amount of love that they have for one another,” Roberts adds.

WHEN PAST MEETS PRESENT


For Andrea Freeman, designer and founder of Andrea Freeman Events, a wedding at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City is one that she’ll never forget.

“What made it special is that the couple wanted a celebration that blended traditional elegance with a modern feel,” she explains. “So we went for a traditional white wedding palette and then incorporated modern green as well as gold architectural details.”

Even the smallest details were carefully thought out. For example, the bar was custom designed to coordinate with the lounge furniture and reception chairs. “Everything about this wedding was the epitome classic elegance and modern style.”

A BASH FOR THE BOOKS

What bibliophile hasn’t fantasized about a library wedding? Chantal Stephens, a planner for Chancey Charm Weddings in New York City, says the dreamiest affair she ever planned took place at the historic New York Public Library last fall.

Obviously, the location itself made this a wedding to remember. But according to Stephens, what really pushed it over the top was the vintage travel theme, which added an old-school romance to the celebrations.

“I was like a kid in a candy store being a part of this!” she adds. “From the backdrops of books to the cathedral ceilings, the entire day was a dream.”

WHEN THE LITTLE THINGS ADD UP

“For me, there are two things that make a wedding dreamy — a dream couple and incredibly thoughtful details,” says Skylar Caitlin, a wedding planner for Chancey Charm Weddings in Houston, Texas.

Last September, Caitlin was fortunate enough to have both factors for a wedding in H-Town.

“The couple was unique and not afraid to show it,” says Caitlin.

Caitlin took subtle inspiration from the bride’s heritage to create an English garden-inspired day.

“One of my favorite details was an adorable beetle illustration by custom graphic designer Isidore & Augustine that was woven throughout the weekend,” she adds. “From the invitations and the wax seals on the rehearsal dinner seating chart to the signage directing guests across Rice University’s campus on the wedding day, that little guy brought creative whimsy to a completely dreamy wedding weekend.”

Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of this wedding is that the reception happened at The Rice University Faculty Club at The Cohen House — which is the very same place where the groom’s parents held theirs nearly 40 years earlier. I’m not tearing up, you are.

A CEREMONY WITH SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Sometimes it’s the story behind the wedding that sticks out. That’s the case for Alana Futcher, a Chancey Charm Weddings planner based in Charlottesville, Va. After the bride’s mother passed away several months before the wedding, her father came to Futcher with the idea of making the bride’s childhood dream of dancing under the stars come true. Futcher made the room light up by placing tea lights at each seat for guests to hold in the air while the bride enjoyed her father-daughter dance.

That’s not all, either — there was a concerted effort to honor the bride’s mom as much as possible for the big day via a bevy of heartfelt touches. The bridal party held signs of enlarged pictures of the bride as a little girl with her mother, and the bride had a piece of her mother’s wedding dress sewn into hers along with a quote from her mom. The bride’s father surprised her by presenting her with a locket that featured a photo of her mom, which he placed on her bouquet.

The wedding also happened to take place at a dreamy venue — Early Mountain Vineyards, which is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes about 300 acres of the historic Monticello Wine Trail.

“With blush and blue hues setting the tone for the day, every detail was carefully thought out to pull together the entire aesthetic,” Futcher adds.

Without a doubt, however, it was the sentimental details that made this wedding memorable.

“There wasn’t a dry eye in the room,” says Futcher, and it’s no surprise.

So, what makes a wedding dreamy? It's hard to say — after all, it'll vary from couple to couple. What makes you feel weak in the knees might not impress another hopeful bride-to-be. That said, it's safe to say that it's the unique, personalized touches that take a wedding from basic to breathtaking.

6 Horror Stories From Wedding Planners That Will Make You Shudder

Have you ever watched Bridezillas and thought, "there's no way that happens in real life?" If so, you probably haven't talked to a wedding planner recently — that show may be a tad (OK, super) sexist, but it barely scratches the surface. These tales can be entertaining from the outside, but from the inside, there's no shortage of horror stories from wedding planners. Jennifer Lopez makes the job look sexy in The Wedding Planner (although, let's be honest: J. Lo would make any job look sexy), but that doesn't mean wedding planning doesn't come with its fair share of disasters.


As a wedding guest, you typically see a beautiful, romantic celebration of love. The wine flows freely, and you dance the night away with your friends who have just declared their lifelong commitment to each other. As a wedding planner, things are a bit less rosy. Your job is to make that gorgeous ceremony happen, even if the wedding party is making it nearly impossible.

I spoke with several wedding planners about the craziest things that have occurred while planning weddings. They told me about bridezillas, groomzillas, DJzillas, ex-zillas — you name it. Read on to hear some horror stories from wedding planners that will make the movie Us seem positively optimistic by comparison.

We had a bride who was literally lost it on the wedding day. She fired her maid of honor and her best man, and she wouldn't dance with her dad because someone challenged her attitude. The entire family left the wedding because of her attitude. The priest was literally performing an exorcism on her in the church and almost would not marry her — I had to beg him to complete the job.

The DJ was actually a friend of the groom’s, and his only source was his phone and YouTube. He had no idea what Pachelbel’s "Canon in D Major" was.

The mother of the bride went shopping for her dress the morning of the wedding! The makeup artist didn’t show up — no calls, no messages. One call brought another MUA in at the last minute.

We had a wedding down the shore with a wealthy individual. His ex decided to show up uninvited and yell from the fence that she was still in love with her husband. He called the police and had her removed.

As an event and party planner, it's always nice to attend a function that you don't have to work and can just enjoy yourself as a guest. On this occasion, I attended a mountain wedding hosted in the summer. It was a warm day and the wedding was in a beautiful, remote location. In order to get to the venue, guests had to drive up winding roads to an altitude of 7,000 feet. For the limo driving the bride to the site, the car arrived completely dusty from the dirt roads. In addition, a few guests arrived feeling nauseous from the winding roads. Everyone realized there was no shade covering for the guests, and the heat was blistering. There was no ventilation, nor air movement and you felt completely exposed to the sun. During the wedding, some guests began to get uneasy. Finally, one guest jumped out of their seat and screamed, 'bees.' While no one was attacked, there was obviously a nest nearby — close enough to make some guests stand up and further away. There were some other unwanted guests which included a few steers and wild turkeys that roamed to the area. They roam freely on the ranch. The moral of the story — hire a wedding planner!

My horror story (mild in comparison to some I’ve heard) was a vow renewal bride who was crying broke almost from the moment she signed the contract (first red flag I ignored). I pulled out every trick in my arsenal out to help her have a wonderful event and not look as if she was broke. I called in favors from other vendors, provided décor, chair covers, table centerpieces and swag items for her guest gift bags and persuaded the venue to provide the tablecloths at no charge. The next day she was half-thanking me but said she could have a done a much better job. All of the vendors who stepped up to help as a favor and even those who were working that evening all said the same thing — she was ungrateful, rude, and actually felt entitled to receive our services for free or nearly free, because she had 'a lot of good friends' she would refer us to. The immediate thought was if they're like you and can’t afford this (which in value was close to $1,000), thanks, but no thanks, I’ll pass. That experience ensured that I would never ever book a low-budget bride again! Now, I charge full-price for everything, every time and if they can’t afford the quoted price, they aren’t the client for me.

7 Smart Ways to Stay Organized While Wedding Planning

Staying organized while planning a wedding is no small feat. Forty-seven percent of engaged and newlywed couples said the process was so stressful they considered eloping or getting married at city hall, according to a 2018 survey of 500 engaged and newlywed couples by Zola, a wedding planning and registry website. Fifty-six percent reported elevated anxiety, 37 percent difficulty sleeping, and 10 percent loss of sex drive because of wedding planning stress.

Clearly, wedding planning can be a mentally and physically taxing job, which may explain why one in three couples (29 percent) who married in 2018 hired a professional wedding planner, according to The Knot.

Of course, not everyone can afford a professional planner, whose services cost, on average, $2,002. But by implementing a few smart organization strategies, you can plan your own wedding without losing too much sleep.

Get rid of paper contracts and go digital.

Though many wedding vendors still use paper contracts, wedding planning binders are outdated, said Alyssa Meeks, a Houston wedding and event planner. A better way to keep track of contracts, invoices and other important paper documents, Ms. Meeks said, is by storing them on Google Drive or iCloud. This way you’ll be able to access the files from your smartphone when you need them. If you don’t have a scanner at home, you can upload papers using a mobile app like Scanbot or Genius Scan.

Leverage Pinterest, but don’t go overboard.

Pinterest can be a treasure trove of ideas for invitations, cake design, table centerpieces and other wedding needs. A survey commissioned by Pinterest and published two years ago noted that its user base conducts 378 million wedding-related searches on the website each year.

Megan Hiltbrand, a wedding and event planner in Syracuse, suggests that instead of pinning a ton of photos to a master board (which many people do), you should curate your favorite photos by creating boards for each wedding category — like hair and makeup, flower arrangements, specialty cocktails. By having your photos organized in this fashion, and selecting no more than six photos for each category, Ms. Hiltbrand said, you’ll be better prepared to present your ideas to vendors. Photographers, decorators, florists and other vendors can also gain a better understanding of your vision for the wedding by viewing your pared-down Pinterest boards.

There’s one caveat. “Many of the images shared around on Pinterest are either from high-end events or styled photo shoots, where it’s really cost prohibitive to replicate for a 200-plus- guest wedding,” Ms. Hiltbrand said. “By looking at the individual attributes of the images, you can single out elements of them — a certain flower, gold flatware, wooden chairs or taper candles — to incorporate that gets you closer to the image you pinned without blowing up your budget.”

Use this fast and easy way to collect guest addresses.

Rather than spending hours texting and calling wedding guests to get their mailing addresses, you can save yourself time by using Postable.com, Ms. Meeks said. The website will create a customized link that you can email to your guests that allows them to add their mailing information directly into a digital address book that only you can access. The site will also let you export the addresses to Excel, which is a nice feature considering a number of wedding invitation companies require couples to provide addresses in an electronic spreadsheet.

Create an email account for wedding-related communication.

“You will send and receive an unbelievable amount of emails with regards to your wedding day during the planning process,” said Alyssa Thomas, a wedding planner in Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio. She advises couples create an email account that’s strictly designated for wedding planning (like JohnandJaneWed2019@gmail.com), such as email correspondence with vendors. “Having one inbox solely dedicated to this project will save you time and unwanted stress,” she said, meaning that email chain with your caterer won’t get lost in your personal or work email account.

“You can take this one step further and also create specific folders in this email account related to your wedding vendors and design elements, so you can file and find all communication quickly,” Ms. Thomas added.

Design your seating chart online.

Deciding where everyone is going to sit can be overwhelming, especially when planning a large wedding. Ms. Meeks says one way to simplify the process is by creating a seating plan online, such as on All Seated. The website offers a free seating-arrangement tool that lets you choose from a wide range of table arrangements, or upload a customized floor plan. In addition to assigning seats, the site lets you log each guest’s meal information, giving you a seating chart that you can then provide to your caterer.

Set up automated payments with vendors.

Many caterers, photographers, bands, florists and other wedding vendors use a fee schedule, where couples pay a deposit upfront and then pay the remainder of the balance closer to the wedding (say, 30 or 60 days out). However, when you’re juggling dress alterations and finalizing the wedding menu, among many other tasks, it’s easy to forget when payments are due.

Instead of setting calendar reminders (and risk late payments), you can give vendors permission to keep your credit card or bank account information on file and process payment when it’s due. (Most vendors will offer this option, because it insures they’ll be paid on time.) Note: Some vendors charge additional service fees for credit card payments, so find out if there are any surcharges in advance and adjust your payment method if needed.

Create an inventory checklist for the big day.

After months of planning, your wedding day is finally here. It’s a joyous occasion, but there are still a lot of moving pieces that have to be assembled to make everything run smoothly. Rachel Slauer, a wedding and event planner in Atlanta, suggests creating a “day-of inventory checklist that shows what supplies you need to bring to your wedding and who is responsible for bringing each item” such as wedding programs, photo booth props, and other essentials. She offers an inventory list on her website (slauerevents.com).

Gippy Grewal: ‘I hate wedding ceremonies that happen these days, don’t feel like attending them’

While Gippy Grewal’s upcoming film, Manje Bistre 2 revolves around a big fat Punjabi wedding in Vancouver, Canada, the Punjabi superstar doesn’t feel like attending weddings anymore.

In a candid chit-chat with us, when asked if he feels that weddings have lost their charm these days, with wedding planners taking over everything, he said, “Our film is based on this only. We have a wedding planner in our film, who wants to do things his way, and there’s a dadaji, who wants the wedding to happen in true Punjabi style. So we have shown the clash between them and also what happens as a result of it.”

“I don’t feel like attending weddings anymore. I hate aaj kal ki shaadiyaan. When I was younger, I attended all my elder cousins’ weddings and they used to be so much fun. We all used to get together, sleep together, get ‘manje bistre’ from the neighbours and that’s where I have picked up the concept from. Now-a-days relatives come according to their own convenience and even when they attend a wedding, they don’t leave their work and go. Everybody is on their phones, their whole concentration is on their work. Forget about weddings, these days people leave their offices and carry their work home. Things have changed a lot now,” he further added.

Directed by Baljit Singh Deo, the film also stars Simi Chahal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, BN Sharma, Sardar Sohi and Hobby Dhaliwal alongside Gippy Grewal. Written and produced by Gippy Grewal, the film is slated to release on April 12. 

Melania And Donald Trump Are Wedding Copycats Says Star Jones’ Wedding Planner David Tutera

It is not the first time that Melania and Donald Trump have been accused of being copycats. When the book Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story Of The View was published Tuesday last week, it brought on another spate of reports of the same.

Ladies Who Punch contains a deluge of information, most of it classified as private, regarding events that happened on the show, The View, how the hosts get along, and a lot more on their personal lives. One part of the aforementioned book is set aside for revealing the details of Star Jones' wedding to Al Reynolds back in 2004.

Jones, it is known, is one of the original hosts on that talk show which features a group of women from various generations who discuss top social, political, and entertainment issues.


Although President Donald Trump has been vocal now and again about not liking The View, he had been close enough to Jones to have been invited to her wedding. That was where he was purported to have taken a close enough look and decide just how he wanted his and Melania's wedding to be.

A portion of the said book deals with the experience of the television personality's wedding planner, David Tutera, who claims that now President Trump had taken detailed notes as to the way he set up of Jones' wedding.

The celebrity wedding planner shared with the book's author, journalist Ramin Setoodeh, that Donald and Melania not only took inspiration from his crafting of Jones' nuptials, but literally copied his ideas which were executed during the Jones-Reynolds wedding.


Tutera insisted that the concept he used during the 2004 wedding was used for the Trump 2005 wedding and that the beleaguered couple decided to avoid paying his fees by recruiting someone else to execute the mimicked wedding plans.

In the book, Tutera had invited people to "look" at the wedding pictures from both weddings for proof that what he is accusing the Trumps of doing is true. He vehemently claimed the copycat wedding was "exactly the same."

He begged that people look at the flower arrangements as well as the layout of the wedding.

However, Preston Bailey, the wedding planner Trump had hired instead to execute his and Melania's dream wedding---which was held at the Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach Florida---strongly disagreed with Tutera's claims.

Bailey proclaimed that Tutera's deductions were totally untrue, although he admitted that Jones' wedding was very well done. But in no way was the Trump wedding a copycat occasion. For one, the Jones and Reynolds wedding ring bearers were attired in black tuxedos while those of the Trump's were outfitted in white.

The motif for Jones' reception was done with pink accents in contrast to the gold and white tones throughout of the Trump event.

About the most obvious similarities between the two occasions were that Hillary Clinton was a guest at both and the photographer engaged was the same.

The My Fair Wedding television host revealed in the recently published Ladies Who Punch that Donald Trump had called him to ask whether he could do his and Melania's wedding.

Bailey, who was finally engaged to plan the Trump wedding, denied the allegations the Trump's plans were patterned after the said Jones wedding. He pointed out that Melania had even been "hands-on" and "specific" as to what she wanted and how she wanted the wedding to be designed.

The Trump wedding planner shared Melania intended her wedding to be "very elegant." With a white and gold motif, 10,000 white roses, gardenias, and other blooms were specifically ordered. The gold-ringed dinner plates down to the candelabras centered on each table were all the mark of Melania herself.

Melania had been proud to declare at that time that she "arranged" for all the tiny details and made a point to make sure "everything" was where she wanted it to be.

How to Disagree With Your Wedding Planner—the Right Way

Planning the happiest day of your life should be easy, especially if you have help…right? Unfortunately, the more personalities you bring to an occasion, the more likely it is that there are going to be disagreements—and none will make you more upset than the ones you have with your wedding planner.
After all, this is the person you’re counting on to make your wedding a smashing success. If you feel like he or she is slacking in any way or making mistakes, it adds a whole new layer of stress you absolutely don’t need. But how do you address the situation without coming across as difficult, or ruining the relationship altogether? After all, you want to be clear enough so that the mistakes don’t happen again, but you also want to make sure you can still work together—what’s one to do?

Luckily, we have the answers. From strategic tips from wedding planners who’ve experienced similar disagreements with their clients to general guidelines from etiquette experts, here’s how to disagree with your wedding planner while keeping your sanity intact.

Be clear about your expectations.
“Many times, misunderstandings happen because the couple and planner aren’t clear about their expectations,” says planner Jove Meyer of Jove Meyer Events. “Language is the biggest issue. Often, a planner may use words unfamiliar to the couple—such as technical event planning or industry terms—leaving the couple potentially confused. This happens with couples, too: For example, a couple will say they want a rustic wedding, but when I show them rustic options, they hate them. This is because they didn’t really mean rustic—they meant romantic or modern or minimal!”
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To help solve this, Meyer insists that images might be the best way to go. By showing pictures of exactly what you’re looking for and setting a timeline around when you’re expecting them, you can be assured there won’t be any issues later down the road.

Consider an email.
“I don’t necessarily think (unless the problem is so big, you want to end the relationship) that your issues need to be addressed in person,” says founder Jennifer Taylor of wedding planning company A Taylored Affair. “In fact, I think meeting in person might make the situation a bigger deal than it already is.”
Instead, she recommends shooting an email that clearly outlines your issues in a non-confrontational way. By doing this, you’ll have enough time to think about how you want to frame your problems, and you’ll also be able to write down exactly how your planner’s actions made you feel, without being accusing. “A short list or just why you’re upset can really help your planner, especially if he or she has no idea,” elaborates Taylor. Later, you can have a conversation about it in person if you wish, but writing it down first always leads to a calmer interaction.

Realize that your planner might be more upset than you are.
“Honestly, I think the big one to realize when talking with your planner is understanding that your planner’s main goal is to make sure that you’re happy,” says Ashley Douglass of Ashley Douglass Events. “So, chances are, if something goes astray, your wedding planner is probably going to be even more upset than you are, because they let you down.”
Therefore, Douglass recommends coming from a place of understanding, as your planner will already be trying to rectify the situation. “If your planner doesn’t have a solution, I understand being more upset, but if they’re actively trying to fix the situation for you, it’s best to let them do their thing,” she says. “Making them feel worse won’t help in any way.”

Be respectful of your planner’s opinion.
“Brides know that they are the most important part of the celebration,” says etiquette expert Lisa Grotts. “If your planner is a good one, he or she knows this too, so don’t lose your cool.” Grotts suggests the best way to have the disagreement is by honestly not even using the word no, since it could spark a negative conversation.
“Instead, say something like, ‘What a great idea! I wish I could think out of the box like you, but I’m more of a traditionalist,’” elaborates Gross. In this way, your planner will realize you did pay attention to his or her thoughts, but chose to disagree anyway—which, of course, you’re well within your rights to do.
See more: How—and When—It's Appropriate to Fire a Wedding Vendor

Know when it’s time to let go.
“Honestly, you may not always be right,” says Harmony Walton of bridal consulting firm The Bridal Bar. Her advice is to know the difference between a disagreement due to a matter of opinion, as opposed to a dispute that has a more technical aspect to it—for instance, which floral pieces you want versus how to time the celebrations.
“A couple and their planner can disagree, and that’s okay,” Walton stresses. “If it’s a matter of personal preference, be sure to share that openly and the reason behind it—a good planner will want to honor your wishes. If the difference of opinion is about something more technical, remember why you hired this person. Share your concerns, but consider the fact that they have more experience and your best interests at heart.” And yes, that means knowing when it’s time to let the disagreement slide.

To help solve this, Meyer insists that images might be the best way to go. By showing pictures of exactly what you’re looking for and setting a timeline around when you’re expecting them, you can be assured there won’t be any issues later down the road.

Consider an email.
“I don’t necessarily think (unless the problem is so big, you want to end the relationship) that your issues need to be addressed in person,” says founder Jennifer Taylor of wedding planning company A Taylored Affair. “In fact, I think meeting in person might make the situation a bigger deal than it already is.”
Instead, she recommends shooting an email that clearly outlines your issues in a non-confrontational way. By doing this, you’ll have enough time to think about how you want to frame your problems, and you’ll also be able to write down exactly how your planner’s actions made you feel, without being accusing. “A short list or just why you’re upset can really help your planner, especially if he or she has no idea,” elaborates Taylor. Later, you can have a conversation about it in person if you wish, but writing it down first always leads to a calmer interaction.

Realize that your planner might be more upset than you are.
“Honestly, I think the big one to realize when talking with your planner is understanding that your planner’s main goal is to make sure that you’re happy,” says Ashley Douglass of Ashley Douglass Events. “So, chances are, if something goes astray, your wedding planner is probably going to be even more upset than you are, because they let you down.”
Therefore, Douglass recommends coming from a place of understanding, as your planner will already be trying to rectify the situation. “If your planner doesn’t have a solution, I understand being more upset, but if they’re actively trying to fix the situation for you, it’s best to let them do their thing,” she says. “Making them feel worse won’t help in any way.”

Be respectful of your planner’s opinion.
“Brides know that they are the most important part of the celebration,” says etiquette expert Lisa Grotts. “If your planner is a good one, he or she knows this too, so don’t lose your cool.” Grotts suggests the best way to have the disagreement is by honestly not even using the word no, since it could spark a negative conversation.
“Instead, say something like, ‘What a great idea! I wish I could think out of the box like you, but I’m more of a traditionalist,’” elaborates Gross. In this way, your planner will realize you did pay attention to his or her thoughts, but chose to disagree anyway—which, of course, you’re well within your rights to do.
See more: How—and When—It's Appropriate to Fire a Wedding Vendor

Know when it’s time to let go.
“Honestly, you may not always be right,” says Harmony Walton of bridal consulting firm The Bridal Bar. Her advice is to know the difference between a disagreement due to a matter of opinion, as opposed to a dispute that has a more technical aspect to it—for instance, which floral pieces you want versus how to time the celebrations.
“A couple and their planner can disagree, and that’s okay,” Walton stresses. “If it’s a matter of personal preference, be sure to share that openly and the reason behind it—a good planner will want to honor your wishes. If the difference of opinion is about something more technical, remember why you hired this person. Share your concerns, but consider the fact that they have more experience and your best interests at heart.” And yes, that means knowing when it’s time to let the disagreement slide.

People Are Now Getting Coffee & Food Delivered By A Drone While We're Still Using Them For Weddings

Drones, the gadget denied to Indian enthusiasts by the DGCA, unless you are a wedding planner or photographer, is a heated topic in the country. While we may be debating the commercial use of drones in India, people in Australia can now get coffee and food delivered to them by our flying friends.
The company that is making the service a possibility is called “Wing” owned by Google's parent company Alphabet. The company has now begun delivering items to customers just outside Canberra, Australia's capital. The company has already tested the service 3,00 times in the past 18 months and is now ready to roll the service out for “eligible homes.”

The service will be available in the outskirts of Canberra, namely in suburbs of Franklin, Palmerston and Crace. The company is already adding new customers and is expected to grow that number in the coming weeks and months. The company will start delivering over the counter items such as coffee, wraps, burritos and other smaller products.

The key to the company's success is partnering with local businesses and merchants who want to get their products delivered to customers. The service is currently not at scale due to the nature of the project, however, it's a great step towards reducing emissions from traditional delivery methods.

Of course, we won't get to see something like this in India as we need special permission from DGCA to just own a drone or fly them in a specific area. In fact, if you want to know the precise rules of flying a drone in India, you can read our guide here. Until then, enjoy them drones at a nearby Delhi wedding where it showers you with rose petals!