Bridal Spectacular Coming to Vegas!

One of my favorite shows is on it's way The Bridal Spectacular . Great Vendors, Free Gifts, lots of great ideas. If you are planning a wedding this is the place for you ! See you there! Click on the link within this message for details!

A WELCOME MESSAGE FROM LISA CASH

Wedding Bouquets Any Place Your Imagination Takes You

Here are just a few examples of the amazing forms of expression that can be achieved through your Bridal Bouquet. As you can see the possiblities are endless. There are thousands of these ideas and many of them can be found on The KNOT. I have a link to their page under my links..if you haven't been yet you need to go. You will find more ideas than you'll know what to do with. Get a vision share it with your planner, florist, or whomever and get ready for a beautiful day!

Complete Wedding To Do List

12 or More Months Before

• Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
  
• Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
  
• Create a wedding and engagement budget.
  
• Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
  
• Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
  
• Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
  
• Choose your wedding rings.
  
• Draw up an initial guest list.
  
• Organize your engagement party.

9–12 Months Before

• Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
  
• Book your photographer and videographer.
  
• Reserve a caterer.
  
• Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
  
• Book your live entertainment or DJ.
  
• Reserve your florist.
  
• Order your wedding cake.
  
• Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
  
• Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
  
• Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
  
• Plan your honeymoon.
  

6–9 Months Before

• Decide on your menu.
  
• Reserve the musicians and soloist for your ceremony.
  
• Reserve your limousine service.
  
• Order your invitations and any other stationery.
  
• Order wedding favours for your guests.
  
• Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
  
• Check marriage licence requirement

3–6 Months Before

• Finalize your guest list.
  
• Choose the reader for your ceremony.
  
• Finalize your order with the florist.
  
• Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
  
• Make an appointment with your hairdress

2 Months Before

• Mail the invitations.
  
• Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
  
• Finalize the reception menus.
  
• Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
  
• Have the programs printed.
  
• Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
  
• Make appointments for nails and make-up.
  
• Schedule final dress fitting.

1 Month Before

• Apply for a marriage licence.
  
• Plan the rehearsal dinner.
  
• Meet with photographer and videographer.

2 Weeks Before

• Have a party for the attendants.
  
• Draft the speeches.
  
• Finalize reception details.
  
• Call any guests who have not replied.
  
• Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
  
• Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to disc jockey.
  
• Confirm honeymoon reservations.

1 Week Before

• Finalize seating plan.
  
• Determine the order for the procession.
  
• Have your rehearsal.
  
• Confirm accommodation reservations.
  
• Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
  
• Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
  
• Confirm details with the limousine company.
  
• Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
  
• Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
  
• Choose someone to hand out the bombonieres or wedding favours.
  
• Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
  
• Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
  
• Pack for your honeymoon

On the Day

• Give the wedding bands to the best man.
  
• Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
  
• Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
  
• Relax and enjoy your special day!

After the Wedding

• Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
  
• Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
  
• Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.

My personal tips for the Bride:

This day includes all of the above but it ultimately is all about you and your new husband so just enjoy eachother.

Make sure you have your reception time line established so that your party can just flow flawlessly and no one will have to keep coming up to you asking questions ( that is so annoying and unecessary)

Breathe.......Breathe ............Breathe

Don't allow last minute glitches such as cancellations, people wanting their seats changed, not hearing a song you expected to cause you any stress. This is the first day of the rest of your married life so don't let anything interfere with your joy and happiness!

What could possibly go wrong at my wedding?

It's your big day, Champagne, cake, kissing, family in from out of town..what could go wrong?

Hopefully nothing but sometimes..everything. During my latest wedding we hired as always a fabulous band. We gave the event our power requirements. This is one of those details that you the bride will never know about because your planner should never concern you with this but this is all happening while you are smiling and eating your cake.

So the band is playing on stage and there is a major power issue and suddenly speakers are cracking....I ran over to the DJ and said start the minute the band stops, then told the band stop after this song..which they did. The transition went flawlessly none of my bride's guests knew there was a problem nor did my bride know there was an issue.

So what was the issue? Some extra lights from the venue were pulling from the power source.

How could this have effected you the bride?

Well for one if you have a planner that panics...speakers would have cracked music would have stopped and she / he wouldn't have known to have the DJ ready to start thus everyone would have known.

Those are just one of the many little details that you the bride should never have to deal with on your big day.

Another tip I always give my brides is pick a time line....then stick to it. "Well I just want to be able to change things and pick ...now we have this dance, now I'll throw the bouquet..."

This sounds good in theory but this is what can happen, every 20 minutes I have to come to you and say " do you want to dance now?, would you like to do the bouquet now?

You shouldn't have to have your planner come to you every 20 minutes. You should just be relaxing, dancing, smiling and having fun. That can be accomplished if we establish before the reception the flow of the evening.

Just some quick tips to make your day smoother

Dj's,Wedding Bands, Decor & More Why Lisa Cash Weddings Can Help You

How Can Lisa Cash Weddings help you choose? Lisa Cash has a background in entertainment and events for over 18years now in Las Vegas. Not only has she worked with the top destination management companies but as a professional star entertainer she has also worked for them.

What does that mean to you? Well alot of times the add on bridal sites are from the companies themselves..of course. So they tell you they are the best they are number one etc etc. Lisa has hands on experience. She can tell you who overcharges, which DJ will and will not keep your party going, what design company will suit your needs and which band will create a perfectly magical atmosphere for your big day.

If you are planning a wedding in Las Vegas. Lisa Cash Weddings is your source. Good luck and enjoy your big day!

Wedding Cakes Trends Styles Do's And Dont's

As you can see from these different wedding cake designs anything is possible. Do you want simple and chic, fun and flirty, formal? It's up to you.

I know that bridal magazines are filled with trends and styles what is hot and what is not. Here is my philosophy on all of that. When the wedding is over two years down the road are you going to care about trends? NO. I don't believe in being a follower I believe in being a trail blazer.

Don't follow the path well worn choose your own. Here is what I mean by that. This is your day...and ONLY your day. Not the florist, wedding planners, cake designer or anyone else. It is your wedding. So pick a wedding cake that you and your groom love , that reflects your personality, your colors. The wedding cake should not be the focal point. WHAT!!! I know you've heard that forever but YOU are the focal point. The cake should follow you. So pick what you want and enjoy as you have many choices!

Your wedding should be the day you have always dreamed. I have been behind the scenes for many events. One thing is certain, a do it yourself bride will be a stressed and worn out bride. Every wedding planner is different and their methods of planning and design are unique as well.

If you want to have a magical day than hire a planner.

This is what a great planner can do for you:

She will know what DJ's are excellent and which ones will ruin your party...yes some can do that.

She will know the top wedding bands in her area depending on the type of atmosphere you'd like set.

She can negotiate prices that you will never be able to because they know she'll be coming to them again where you only represent one event thus no incentive to give you a deal.

She will know which wedding venues will be the best for the type of wedding and style of wedding you will like.

And she will answer all the questions regarding wedding flowers, wedding linens, time lines and everything else that you shouldn't have to worry about.

One of the greatest gifts your wedding planner will have is a style and design to make your day look spectacular. So Good luck you've decided to take the plunge your day can be as magnificent as you've dreamed with the right team in place!