Getting married? Don’t forget to create a wedding hashtag
How hashtags have become a ‘must’ for social media savvy couples Wedding dress—check! Catering service and deejay—check! All-day reservation at Windy Hill Wedding & Event Barn—check! But wait, there’s more. One of the first things brides need to think about when planning a wedding is the all-important wedding hashtag. In this age of Instagram, hashtags are used not only to document the engagement, but also the wedding planning and the wedding itself. No social media savvy couple can get married without one! “Brides take these hashtags very seriously. They sometimes spend months coming up with one,” said Lauren Burns, manager of Windy Hill Wedding & Event Barn. Wedding hashtags come in all shapes and sizes. Some are funny. Some are...
The wedding question that won’t go away: ‘Who pays for what?’
The Venue Question: Choose a Space That Shapes Your Wedding Day You think you’re just picking a space with four walls—or maybe no walls at all—but a wedding venue sets the tempo. It dictates the dress code, the menu, and the mood. Choose wrong, and you’ll spend the day fixing problems instead of making memories. Choose well, and everything flows, from the first toast to the last dance. This is where your budget, your headcount, your in-laws, and your Pinterest boards all come to fight it out. But you’re the bride, so you win. Start With Location and Logistics Before the fantasy barn or boho mountaintop, ask yourself a blunt question: How are your guests getting there? You can fall in love with a vineyard three hours from the nearest...
What Season Is The Most Popular For Weddings? (Hint: It isn’t summer)
The 5 most popular months of the year for weddings, ranked Make no mistake, Summer 2019 has been a busy time for the staff at Windy Hill Wedding & Event Barn. “We’ve been booked all summer. With the exception of two days, every available date in June, July and August has been rented out for weddings,” manager Lauren Burns said. But summer is merely a warmup for fall, which is officially the most popular season for weddings. According to Wedding Wire, one in three weddings take place in the fall—with most couples choosing to get married in October. “Brides will call and say, ‘We don’t have a date for our wedding yet, but we know we want it to be in October,’" Burns said. October has been the most popular wedding month for the past...
Why Customer Reviews Are A Business’s Most Important PR Tool
Image via Pexels Marriage blends not just love but lifestyles, goals, and money habits. Whether you’re starting with savings, student loans, or a shared dream of homeownership, your first financial choices as a couple can set the tone for decades of security and trust. The key? Approach money as a team — not as a topic to avoid. TL;DR Newlyweds who plan together, save together, and communicate openly about money build trust and long-term wealth. Key takeaways: Transparency is the foundation of financial harmony. Align money goals early — before major purchases or life changes. Invest in education and upskilling to boost your joint earning potential. Automate savings, track spending, and plan for the future together....
It’s Time For Companies To Start Planning Their Holiday Parties
Image via Pexels Stepping out into the world with your own lease, your own key, and your own set of mismatched kitchenware is exhilarating. It’s also, let’s be honest, financially terrifying. The first months of independence can teach more about money than a decade of school ever did. And while the personal finance world likes to preach in spreadsheets and sweeping generalizations, young people need something closer to the ground—advice that doesn’t talk down and doesn’t assume a six-figure salary at 23. Here’s a blueprint that starts where most of us do: with just enough, and not a dollar more. Budgeting Isn’t Restrictive—It’s the Map That Shows You Where You Actually Live A budget, in the early days of living alone, isn’t about...