Although things are slowed down a bit for the winter, wedding planning doesn’t take a break. So, our real life wedding tip for today is to Plan Ahead and lock in your key vendors now!
I’ve heard many brides say “I still have a year before the wedding, I’ve got plenty of time” only to be disappointed that their venue is booked, or the photographer they had their heart set on is booked. You certainly do have time for the details, but not for securing your date and vendors. It’s not even 2010, and I already have dates booked in June 2011! Also, with the new year around the corner many vendors raise their prices annually to keep up with inflation. By booking early you can often lock in the current years prices, which can mean big savings! So put first things first, get your key vendors on board, and then you can take a break and focus your attention on the really fun aspects of planning your wedding- all the little details that will make your day perfect!
Melanie Jaramillo for Essence Photography
Nevada City Weddings, Lake Tahoe Weddings, Wedding Planning
To kick off the year, please join some of the top wedding professionals in Nevada County for a not to be missed wedding event. On January 31, 2010 from 11-4 the Miner’s Foundry in Nevada City will be transformed into a beautiful seasonal wonderland! This will be a wedding event unlike any other! Come be ispired with beautiful wedding displays for every season, taste award winning wine, and get a chance at one of the many amazing door prizes. There will also be several helpful talks throughout the day on everything from creating tabeltop displays, to tips for getting beautiful wedding photos. You can contact Joy of Life Events for more information. See you there!

Welcome to the brand new Sierra Wedding Guide website! We’re so excited about bringing you inspiring wedding ideas and sharing information on planning a beautiful wedding in the Sierra Foothills! Throughout the year we’ll be keeping you up to date with the latest wedding trends, real life wedding tips, and a host of useful information for planning your beautiful wedding in the Sierras. If you have a wedding related question, just drop us an email- we have a wealth of information with some of the top wedding professionals in the area available to answer your questions and help you. Be sure to follow us on twitter for vendor specials and wonderful wedding news, and look for our beautiful publication around town!
Melanie Jaramillo, Owner of Essence Photography

