On the Second Day of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas my wedding planner gave to me...


A budget and a checklist!


It may sound like school or work here (eeeks!). But planning a wedding involves MANY tasks. And in our opinion the only way to accomplish these tasks is to have a clearly defined budget and to be organized (call it the planner in us!). The cost of a wedding can add up very quickly. And while your wedding day should be everything you've always dreamt it would be (and more), it should not leave you with empty pockets and debt. There are ways to cut costs without looking like you've cut corners. We suggest every couple prioritizes and sets a budget very early on in the planning process. Once you've set your budget, it's time to get going with those wedding tasks. Being organized with a checklist will help you check those items off of your to-do list. 


Need a budget template to work from, download ours ($10) by clicking the "add to cart" button.   

Want a checklist to work from, download ours ($5) by clicking the "add to cart" button. 

Or for a FREE consultation please email us at info@deaniemichelleevents.com, with 12DaysXMAS as the subject line.


Happy (organized) planning!

12 Days of Christmas

In the spirit of the holidays, and engagement season, we want to help all of you newly engaged couples get started on your wedding planning...on the right foot! So over the next 12 days (from today thru Christmas) we will give you savvy tips for planning your wedding.


On the first day of Christmas my wedding planner gave to me...


Herself! 


Yep, that is right we suggest that the vendor you hire first and foremost is a wedding planner. A wedding planner will help you with the ins and outs of planning a wedding. This is probably uncharted waters for you, as we assume for most of you this is your first time planning a wedding ;-) Get the most out of your wedding planners' wealth of knowledge by hiring him/her early on in the planning process. He/she will ease the stress that comes along with planning a wedding...yes there are stressful moments (we will touch on that later this week). Hiring a wedding planner early on in the planning process will allow you to benefit from their expertise during each stage of planning your wedding. 


Give yourself the best wedding (and Christmas) gift you can...a wedding planner! 

Let's Make a Difference, and Let the Planning Begin!

Nikki & Tommy's Wedding

We had such a blast being a part of Nikki and Tommy's beautiful wedding at the Filter Building. Nikki who is the owner and creative guru behind Doodle Dog Advertising was the ultimate do it yourself bride. We love how she took her creative savvy and brought it to her wedding decor. She literally thought of it all! From tags, to favor boxes, to the ceremony programs, to signs, and the dessert bar, etc... their wedding was exceptionally well "branded". I also loved how Nikki and Tommy's family and friends got involved and helped out on their wedding day, you could really tell how loved this couple is! Here are some of our favorite photos from their big day! To see more of their photos (including their super fun and fabulous "photo booth" pictures) visit and "like" our Facebook page. 

Wedding Planner - Deanie Michelle Events

Florist - Branching Out

Photographer - Jimmages

Photo Booth - Amy Barry Photography 

DJ - Complete Music

Caterer - Jim Lee Events

Cake - Cakes by Design 

Rental Company - Celebration Event Rental

Venue - Filter Building 

Brittany's Bridals

Here are some of our favorite photos Shaun Menary took during Brittany's bridal session. We love bridals, and we especially love the McKinney Cotton Mill for bridals...lots of very beautiful spots at the unique venue. We LOVE the photos of Brittany with the pearls...nothing says bridal beauty like a bride with pearls! Enjoy!