Contest: Who's Your Valentine?

Win 2 Tickets to attend a cocktail party with cocktails sponsored by Godiva at StudioWed Atlanta at 5:00 pm then the pre-screening for the movie The Vow at 7:30 at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station.

How to Win:
Go to the StudioWed Facebook page and tell us who your valentine is and why.  Then subscribe to the StudioWed mailing list.  Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Friday, February 3rd.

Music Monday: First Dance

Here's a First Dance song from an artist I had previously not known, Christy Angeletti. Love the lyrics.



What do you think?

New Spins for Old Traditions!

There are so many wedding traditions that have lovely meanings behind them, but they may not be your specific style. Here are a few twists to the traditional ring pillow, which usually doesn't have the actual rings on it because a very cute little person is carrying it. However, if you use one of these more container-type objects you may want to place your rings inside!

A Bird Nest 

(crafted of course!) for the BoHo Chic Bride

This pretty can be found on Esty in the nestedlove store. This would be beautiful in photos of outdoor vows and as a centerpiece on your anniversary picnic down the road. 

Antique Silver Ring Boxes 

for the Classic Bride that wants a " new" family heirloom

I found these at Country Living. This is a beautiful option that could easily be passed down to future generations to use during proposals and weddings.

Simple Ring Plates 

for the Minimalist and Modern Bride

I found these at Etsy as well, at Paloma's Nest. These will look beautiful on a vanity to holding your special jewel for years after the wedding and will likely bring a smile to your face everyday.

Good Luck deciding, they are all beautiful pieces!

Music Monday, I Can't Wait for All Your Life!

It is Music Monday again y'all, and today we bring you a few beautiful wedding day ditties. First on the menu for today, we present 

All Your Life by The Band Perry,

This beautiful song expresses a lady's love of her man, and how that is all she needs to be happy. She "just wants to be the only girl you love all your life...". This song will add a little southern flair to your day as well, which is always a plus!


Next, on a contrasting note, take a listen to 

I Can't Wait by Runner Runner,

This beau belts out how he can't wait for his belle to be his wife. It is a beautiful song, and I think it would be seemingly simple to get your band's front man to swap out some custom lyrics about you and your groom. Either way you decide to go, these two songs about commitment and excitement will make your day even more special.

Find both of these great songs on iTunes. All your Life is on the self titled album The Band Perry and I Can't Wait is on the self titled album Runner Runner. 

Countdown to a Stress-Free Wedding

In honor of the New Year and your own “big to do,” we’ve created a New Year’s Countdown to help keep your wedding stress-free. We’ve come up with ten possible areas of anxiety in your wedding and how you can beat that stress.

Photo Credit: Altmix Photography

10:  Select the Right Vendor Team

Putting together the best vendor team is huge. You’ll be spending a lot of time with your vendors and should surround yourself with people you like, relate to, and enjoy being around. It can be very stressful to discover that you don’t get along with your vendors and that won’t help add any excitement to your planning. Be sure to meet each vendor before you sign a contract with them and if you aren’t feeling comfortable with them don’t hesitate to interview another vendor in that category to get the best fit for your wedding.

9:  Detailed Wedding Website

When it comes to wedding details, everyone wants to know everything. This can get a little overwhelming when the bride and groom and their families are constantly answering their guest’s questions on the wedding logistics. The easiest way to cut down on these questions is to make sure you have a detailed wedding website that your guests can easily access. Be sure to include the date, time, and location of the ceremony as well as directions and special instructions for your guests. This is also a great opportunity for personalization; let your guests know your story as a couple not to mention where you’re registered.

8: Dress

The dress is one of the most important details in many weddings and with that comes lots of opportunities for added stress. There are things you can do from the very beginning to make sure your dress experience is anything but overwhelming. Be sure to start the dress search early to allow time for it to be ordered and fittings. Before you head to the bridal shop decide on a budget and have some ideas of what details you must have in your dream dress. When getting fitted, remember that it might not fit like a glove the first time but this is normal and alterations will easily tailor it perfectly to you.

Photo credit: David Murray Weddings

7: Communicate

Just like in every aspect of life, during your wedding planning process communication is key. Communicate with your vendors, communicate with your wedding party, and most importantly communicate with your fiancé – you are going through this process together after all.  It’s easy to lose track of who knows what information but the more you share with others, the less of a burden will be on you. The more you communicate to your vendors the easier it will be for them to understand your vision and create the wedding of your dreams.

6:  Assign jobs

We understand there’s a lot to do for a wedding and if one person tries to do it all, they can get easily overwhelmed. But the great thing about a wedding is its set up with a built-in support system. There’s family, the wedding party of your closest friends, and of course your fiancé who all want you to have an amazing day and not be stressed throughout the process. Give them jobs ranging from bringing the rings to the ceremony to helping make labels for favors. They’re willing to help so why not assign them tasks that will take some pressure off you.

Photo credit: Jason Braverman

5:  Thank you notes

Writing thank you notes can seem overwhelming when you consider the growing pile of goodies arriving every day from your registry. The best way to handle this is to write each thank you as the gift arrives and here at A Big To Do Event we recommend following this thank you note rule that will help motivate you to get those thank you’s off your to-do list: After unwrapping the gift, you can’t open the box or use the present in any way until its personalized thank you note is in the mail to the sender. This way you can use that new dishware or coffee maker without having the stress of the thank you note weighing down on your shoulders.

4:  Shoes

No wedding day look is complete without the perfect pair of shoes. Gone are the days where you had to have your shoes dyed to match your gown, these days anything goes and the more fabulous, the better. However, even the perfect wedding shoes can end up causing stress on your wedding day because of the one thing as women we’re willing to sacrifice: comfort for fabulousness. To reduce this stress, be sure to give yourself plenty of time before the wedding to break in your shoes. Wear them while you vacuum, wear them to the grocery store, wear them while you watch tv. Just make sure these shoes are not going to be a big pain, literally, come wedding day.

Photo credit: Jenn Schliestett at Photojenik

3:  Coordinator

Handing over the reins on your big day is the best way to ensure you can relax and truly enjoy your wedding. We know that giving up control can be difficult but come wedding day you’re going to want someone else to oversee the setup and an experienced wedding coordinator is your best option. Here at A Big To Do Event we are passionate about making your day perfect. We want you and your guests to be able to rave for years to come about how fun and perfectly “you” the wedding was.

2:  Day-of Checklist

Wedding day is filled with lots of little things to remember. At A Big To Do Event, we love checklists so we give our brides Day-of Checklists to make sure packing for the wedding day is as easy as crossing an item off the list. We’ve shared our checklist with you here to make sure you’re on the way to a stress-free wedding.

1: Be present

The most important thing to remember to make your wedding day stress-free is to really be present. Give over control, take in every moment, have “me” time. This is your day after all and you’re going to want to remember every moment of it. Don’t let the day fly by while you’re caught up in the small stuff, be with your friends, family, and new spouse and enjoy every minute!

Photo Credit: Matt Yung Photography

Happy Planning!

Checklist: What To Bring To Your Wedding Day

If you know us at all, you know that we are lovers of checklists. In fact, you can follow Erica on Twitter using her handle @ChecklistQueen.

Our mission is to make sure you are the most comfy person on your event day. To make that happen, our motto is Preparation Prevents Panic.

Here is a handy checklist for what to bring with you on your event day. Don't worry... if you forget one of these items, we've got it in our emergency kit!


Checklist: What To Bring To Your Wedding


Cheers!

Music Monday: First Dance for a Winter Wedding

We love winter weddings!  And, apparently, so do the Avett Brothers.  If you're getting married in January, check out this song:

It's called "January Wedding," so...the connection is pretty much self-explanatory.  It would be sweet and fun for a first dance song or just to add to your reception playlist.  And hey, if you're getting married in one of the other eleven months of the year, feel free to use it anyway!

StudioWed Open House This Saturday

Did you get engaged over the holidays? Would you like to get a head start in planning? Need to be introduced to great vendors? 

Come to the StudioWed Open House this Saturday from 1-4 p.m.  

Register here: http://studiowedopenhouse.eventbrite.com. 

StudioWed Atlanta is located at 

1000 Marietta Street NW

Suite 124

Atlanta, GA 30318

Park on the top level of the parking deck and take the ramp to Suite 124 

(our studio is kind of tucked away by the ramp). 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Every walk down the aisle deserves a very special song!

Today from A Big To Do, we would like to get your wheels turning about music on...

MUSIC MONDAY!

Every wedding (and event for that matter) needs to set a tone. If you are one of those epic couples that has a heck of a love story, think about this emotional ballad by Lindsay McCaul. 

I found this (I am bride enough to admit it) while watching Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta (shout out to the ATL). I get chills every time I hear this song and that is exactly what we all want to feel while walking towards our spouse to be, so they can take our hand!

Enjoy Y'all!

**Please support this artist by finding her one iTunes and investing in some of her beautiful lyricism**

Real Wedding: Blue Shoes and Ballgowns make a wedding just right!

To Kick off 2012 appropriately, we bring you one beautiful A Big To Do wedding! We hope you enjoy this yummy eye candy...

We at A Big To Do Event believe every bride needs a killer pair of wedding shoes.... lets be honest, we believe in killer shoes all the time!

The absolute best accessory any bride can have is a genuine smile and Jovanghn wore hers the entire day!

(Above)Again with the amazing shoes, and (R) with her lovely maids. The dusty hues of the bouquets and dresses are so romantic, don't you think?

Time to eat, drink and be married!

...and the beautiful couple rode away from their 

{perfectly planned}

wedding, to live happily ever after!

Cheers Y'all!

Creative Team: 
Wedding Planner: Erica Prewett with A Big To Do Event
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Agnes Scott College
Florist: Toni Friday with Events Boutique
Photographer: Jen Schilestett with Photojenik Photography
Videographer: Edwin Hamilton
Wedding Cake: Rhodes Bakery
DJ: DJ Dez with AAA Entertainment