Monday, June 17, 2013

Food Fun in Charlotte!

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I am a self-proclaimed foodie and Charlotte's food scene is rapidly growing! Check-out these 5 awesome food trucks and foodie events for weekend fun or a late night snack surprise for your guests after your event!

1. Feast Food Tours - Charlotte's #1 Food Tour
Book a tour today.

2. King of Pops - Homemade Popsicles...need I say more...Yum!
Find a Pop, cart locations here!

3. Southern Cupcake Queen - Who doesn't love cupcakes!
"The Pink Lady" cupcake truck is parked here!

4. Papi Queso Food Truck - The Leek and Mushroom Grilled Cheese is DIVINE!
Check them out on Facebook!

5. Food Truck Fridays in South End - Great fun for the family!
Every Friday from 5pm-9pm at Camden Road and Park Avenue. Click here for more details.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wedding Planning Tips: Let's Get Started!

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Check-out this great article from the The Knot, which gives 30 expert planning tips and tricks. This is a must read for newly engaged couples! Here are 5 of my favorite tips from the list.

1. Investigate Wedding Blackout Dates

Does your proposed wedding date fall on the day as a trade conference, charity walk, or other local event that could affect traffic and hotel room availability? Charlotte is a hot spot for conferences, so if you plan to marry in Uptown Charlotte, make sure to inquire about events around town.  

2. Lighten Your List

The easiest way to trim your wedding budget is to cut your guest list. 40-50% of your wedding budget goes toward winning and dinning your guests, so there is really no way around it. 


3. Take It One Step at a Time

Put together a wedding planning schedule and do things one by one, in a logical order, so you don't take on too much too fast. Wedding planning should be fun! Take your time. 


4. Pay It Forward

Let one vendor lead you to another. Your wedding photographer can tell you which florist's blooms really pop and your reception manager should know which DJ/band packs the dance floor. 

5. Don't Be Afraid to Ask

Your wedding vendors should be your go-to, most-trusted experts during the planning process. When working with them, you should feel free to really explore what it is you want. Their job will be to tell you what you can and can't make work given your wedding budget.


Read more: Wedding Planning: 30 Expert Tips and Tricks 
Source: The Knot