The Wedding Session

We introduce you to the two main ladies on our team, Shannon + Erin. Besides them not having any wedding experience or training, it's funny to hear their side of the story and see us in action on a wedding day.  This little soundbite will give you a small glimpse into the shenanigans that sometimes happen behind the scenes. We'd be lost without them! D'awww.

Is it better to have an open bar at your wedding or a cash bar? Our clients ask us this question, and it can definitely divide the room. Let us address some of the pros' and con's to each format - open or cash, and even give you a third option to consider. 

Here are some things to consider, as you follow along!
Open aka "Host" bar

• better guest experience 
• faster service
• guests might overdo it
• the final bill!! Gah!

Cash bar

• You know the bill + can budget
• guests less likely to indulge on their dime
• payment at bar can lead to slow service
• are you set up for payment!

And don't forget Option...C? How to include the best of both worlds.

Remember, as long as you quench their thirst, you'll have some happy guests.

Check out our latest blog with some more tips to choose your cash bar or open bar.

One of the most important questions we ask our clients during our first consult, is whether they have an 'Elephant in the room'.

What's that you may ask?!

Not every couple will have this element to their day, so don't feel left out. For those of you who do have one, you will instantly know! Our job as your planner to is to protect you as best as we can. Honesty about your "Elephant" will help us to ensure you both enjoy your special day.

Tune in to this episode, as we explain to you what the elephant in the room is, how it can affect the day and why we as your planners need to know about it. We will also provide you with a few ways you can prepare for it.

Check out our latest blog some more info and how to best plan for your day! 

Question! Do you host a cocktail hour, during your wedding? Bigger question, do you need one?

We get this question all the time from our Clients, with some who are genuinely stressing out about whether they should have one or not. And we're here to explain to you a) what it is, and b) why you would need it. 

There are definitely things to consider when deciding if you need one, such as: 

• Logistics 
• The location of the ceremony to reception 
• What to serve at your bar 
• Entertainment 

Take these as tools to plan out your ideal cocktail hour! 

Don't forget to check out these links for examples of what we've done, in case you need a bit of inspiration! 

• Want some advice on how to plan a cocktail hour, check out: https://sayeventsco.com/how-to-plan-your-great-cocktail-hour
• Want to see how a venue, like Dockside, uses cocktail hour to occupy guests while the Ceremony is flipped to reception, check out: https://sayeventsco.com/sarah-robb-july-14-2019

So who is SAY Events?! And why are we starting this podcast?

Think of this as your consultation. Imagine us sitting at a coffee shop together, learning about you as a couple and how we can help you plan your special day. We work closely with all of our Clients to curate memorable moments, and sometimes we get a question repeated to us over and over. Let us answer it for you! While every wedding is going to reflect you as a couple, we'll give you some pointers and tips so you can make the best decision for your day.

SAY started as a three letter word, but has morphed into a bigger message. What does each event say - maybe it's love, maybe it's community, maybe it's supporting your colleagues! Whatever event you host, whether it's a wedding or a corporate event, we're here to help you SAY what you mean and mean what you SAY.

Check out our About page to see us in action!

Welcome to The Wedding Session with SAY Events

Educational, inspirational, behind-the-scenes, no bullsh$t look into the wedding industry, where we explore topics, trends and regions from around the world. With a combined total of almost fifteen years experience in weddings, listen in, as we pull back the lace and share the inside details on what goes into creating a wedding.