To nap or not to nap? Kids in your wedding

Having kids in your wedding can be very fun. They will often do the cutest things to catch my eye as a photographer and as a fellow mom. When you have children in your wedding, or around at the wedding, I advise folks to let those young ones have a nap. There's so much activtiy to watch before, during and after a wedding. It can poop your pumpkins right out! Letting them take a nap, even a short one, can really refresh them. It also gives you and their parents a break from kid-patrol. If it's not possible to take a normal nap, at least give them some quiet time with a quiet space. Try fun coloring books with crayons. Be sure to have favorite stuffed animals, blankets or security items handy. Anything to lighten the stress-load on wedding day is a good thing!

Vendors love a good network

Wedding vendors (those good folks who provide great services) love to network. They pass along contacts they liked working with before & also those they didn't like. This is an easy way to find folks within your budget for other things you'll need. Check the vendor's website for endorsements or just ask! Often you can find good local vendors through gateway sites like Ehitched.com, onewed.com, and theknot.com where users leave reviews. Don't forget the ever popular Bridal Shows in your area!