Sonja Babich is the Associate Publisher for Minnesota Bride. Sonja brings a wealth of bridal experience to Minnesota Bride.

In addition to her sales and marketing role, her duties included filling the day to day operations and the main wedding planner role for countless Minnesota Brides.

Create and launch your wedding website

What is a wedding website for, anyway?

Think of your wedding website as the ultimate guide to your wedding.

For guests, the wedding website is an invaluable catch-all resource. It will include:

A travel planner for out-of-town guests looking for lodging options

You can use it to keep track of the logistics of planning, including:

Guest list and RSVPs

Registries and gifts received

Photos

Vendors

Budget

Timeline

… and much more.

Episode 34 Wedding Registry and Hotel Block

Select 2-4 different places to register. and sometimes free shipping options for guests.

High tech items (will give examples)

Sarah from “ The Element Hotel”

When deciding on booking a block of rooms the average number of rooms is about 10 rooms.

This gives guest and the hotel enough space for all family.

They also offer upgrades to rooms as well, and a Marriott Membership that has some pretty good perks.

If you’re buying your own wedding wines, then you’ve already taken the smartest step forward by caring enough to find out more!

Learn what wines work best for events like weddings and how much wine to have on hand. Wine is a highlight to a wedding, so it’s a great idea to find one what’s right for you.

We interviewed Kenzie from Affairs by Brittany is a unique little bridal boutique in the way that we really want to give an amazing experience that no other stores in our area offers. We want you to feel like you're at home with your girls having an amazing time while you relax and shop for the perfect gown.

Follow us instagram: @affairsbybrittany and on facebook: Affairs by Brittany Bridal

On today's podcast, we are talking with Kinzie from Affairs by Brittany. She tells us all about what it is like to shop at the boutique store, and what kind of experience they offer.

Today we discuss what transportation that is available around the area. We also talk about that is happening around the surrounding with bridal shows and events.

What is your style?

Classic? Glamorous? Bohemian? Minimalist?

What are the general colors you want, try to be open-minded and use the color palette as a guideline

Instead of “gray and white” for example, think of a “neutrals” color palette consisting of ivory, beige, and colors with gray undertones, like charcoal, olive green, and khaki – use the more generalized wording for google searches

Step 4: Macro and Micro Budget

Let’s talk about budgeting, you may or may not have a macro budget or an overall budget yet. If you

have a set amount of money to work with then that is your macro budget.

Most people will tell you that your wedding photographer is the most important person you will hire for your wedding. Everything else is immediate… it’s all for one day but your pictures, well, they have to last a lifetime, several lifetimes, actually, since your album will be passed down to your children and grandchildren one day.