Our Sophisticated Affairs team is surprised when people we thought knew us were very confused about what we do as wedding planners.   Wedding Planning Is Like Building A House   Think of Sophisticated Affairs as a wedding General Contractor. If you were building a house, you wouldn’t want to go out and hire a […]

The B Word our Sophisticated Affairs team is talking about is not ‘Bridezilla,’ it’s BUDGET! Everyone planning a wedding has one, and some are bigger than others. What is moderate to some people might be huge to others, and that’s okay! In our recent Sophisticated Affairs blog post, we touched on Common Questions For your […]

Let’s face it. Planning a wedding can bring some unwanted stress. With so many decisions to make, couples can anticipate tackling a few disagreements along the way. While planning a wedding, how do you keep the romance alive? Make Time for Date Nights You’re pinching pennies and using all your free time for wedding planning. […]

You have the ring. You made an inspiration board. Now you and your fiancé are starting to plan your wedding and it’s like a puzzle missing half the pieces. The secret weapon to achieving a stress-free wedding is hiring a wedding planner. We are here to scoop up those puzzle pieces and create the big […]

You’re engaged! Now everyone is probably asking you about your colors and theme! Didn’t choose a wedding theme yet? No problem! Creating a theme for your wedding doesn’t have to take a whole lot of planning. Establishing a theme early on will allow for an easier process when planning and designing your wedding.   Pinpoint […]

Weddings are all about special mementos and little gifts to show our wedding party how much we care.  Choosing the best gift to reflect all the hard work and years of love our close friends and family have poured into our life shows them exactly why you chose for them to be by your side. […]

Bridal services are a special kind of luxury. The beauty industry has an amazing division of artists who exclusively specialize in wedding services. There are traveling professionals who will show up on site the day of for your hair and makeup. Before the big day, booking your nail technician for those flawless up-close bouquet photos […]

A wedding is unlike any other event. The attention to detail and coordination of vendors requires a lot of moving parts. It can be overwhelming to work a regular job, balance all different events and services leading up to the day, and not let anything slip through the cracks. It is those very details that […]

As a wedding planner, we talk budget first. It can be the most stressful conversation, but it will set you up for success with everything you purchase and book moving forward. Knowing your magic number will open up the floor to what is possible. Consult Your Saving Pattern If you have been consistently saving in […]

Each year brings new, exciting wedding trends. We love seeing the influences from fashion, art, and design! What’s trending in weddings for 2018? Ethereal Themes Keep it dreamy! Themes this year for weddings are going beyond the expected into beautiful, surreal imagery. We love seeing floating candles, suspended floral arrangements, and disappearing chairs. These elements […]