If you’re looking for a few good photobooths in the St. Louis area, I highly recommend you check these companies out. A small sampling…

• Goodeye Photoshare – A break from the traditional enclosed booth, Googeye uses a brackdrop and open space to take your photos!
• Fish Eye Fun – Looking to spice up your guest photos? Get silly in this open air photobooth with a cool lens that makes for even cooler photo effects!
• Photobooth StL – If you’re in the mood for something a little more traditional or even old school, check out Photobooth StL for some seriously cool booths!
• CI Photobooth – Want a booth? But want a different backdrop other than black? Check out Ci Photobooth for some different options!
• 321 Party Shots – Need a photobooth on a budget? For some photo fun at a great price, be sure to look into 321!

Without a doubt, you have so many choices when it comes to a photobooth at your wedding! So pick something that fits with your style and full shoot ahead (no pun intended)!

Happy sunglasses and straw hat wearing, and mustache holding photo taking! Cheers!

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It’s pretty typical for the whirlwind excitement of an engagement to be met with the all too common question: “Where do I start?” The process of planning your wedding will undoubtedly  be one of the more stressful, yet most enjoyable experiences of your life. And with the right tips and strategy, you can streamline your planning to make it a smooth process for all involved. Here are a few quick tips to get you started down the right path!

SET THE DATE. Let’s say you’ve been engaged for a month, a week, maybe even a DAY  what’s the first question everyone asks you and your fiance? When’s the big day? Have you picked a day yet? When are you getting married? Answering these questions over and over is always easier when you have a date in mind! So what are you waiting for? Pick and day and set it in stone. Plus, the sooner you pick a day, the sooner you can start the fun process we like to call planning!

SET A BUDGET. For many couples setting the budget can be a touchy subject. No matter how limited or unlimited your budget is, you need to put it down on paper and make a conscious effort to stick to it! We’re not just talking about budgeting for the big things here. When we say budget, you should include every little detail including wedding party gifts, printing programs to snacks/food for the big day. Knowing what you’re planning to spend upfront always makes saving or making payments that much easier. Below are some useful tools for putting together your budget, and of course an Excel works too.

• The Knot Budget Tool
• Martha Stewart Weddings: Planning & Tools
• Project Wedding: Calculating your Wedding Budget

HIRE A COORDINATOR. As an event planning company, of course, we would suggest this. But even if you don’t hire US, make sure you hire SOMEONE to help either plan your wedding from start to finish or to take over a few weeks out. Why do you need a coordinator, you may ask? Because it’s critical to have that expertise and coordination on your side! Trust me! Need a little convincing? Check out some of our favorite articles on the topic.

• Andrinique Special Events: Please Hire a Planner!
• Stella Event Design :Why you should hire a professional.
• A Delightful Day: Why to hire a wedding planner.

START LOCATION HUNTING NOW. Finding a location EARLY is so important to having the perfect setting for your wedding day. In every city around the nation, St. Louis is no exception, venues book up fast! In order to secure your dream location, book soon, sometimes even a year or more in advance. Some of St. Louis’ most popular venues are booked already for 2012 year so keep that in mind as you start your planning. Check out the St. Louis Wedding Planner to see a few of our favorites!

ATTEND A BRIDAL SHOW. Bridal shows are a great way to meet local vendors, taste food, find deals and enjoy an all around great time with your girls (or your fiance if he’s up to it). There are  several bridal shows in the St. Louis area each year and most are inexpensive (and sometimes FREE) to attend. So find that next big bridal show in your area and plan to attend! Not sure where to look to find out about bridal shows? If your in St. Louis (like us!), try these:

• St. Louis Bride Magazine
• Perfect Wedding Guide – St. Louis

SETUP A WEDDING WEB SITE. I know what you’re thinking, why on earth would I need a wedding web site? Well, here’s why – your guests need an easy way to find out information about your wedding day – without having to call you (or your parents) on a regular basis! There are several FREE sites out there that allow you to setup your own wedding web site where you can post pictures, information on wedding events, where you’re registered and some even help track guest RSVPs! Here are some of our favorites:

• The Knot
• My Wedding

HAVE FUN! Moral of the story here is HAVE FUN with your planning! Don’t stress too much over the little things (I know it’s hard, but you have to try)! In the end, it’s all about you and your fiance starting your life together. People are less likely to remember what the flowers looked like. But they will certainly remember how much fun they had with you!

That’s all for now. And as always, feel free to contact us to setup a complimentary consultation to see how Dishy can help! Cheers and happy planning!

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We have high hopes for 2012 as we step back from some of our extra obligations to put more focus on our clients and weddings this year! We’ll also be exploring new advertising outlets and can’t wait for The Knot announcement of Best of Weddings 2012!

Congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples out there! Wishing you all a safe, happy and very prosperous 2012! Cheers!

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It was so hard to pick my faves from the dozens of photos Ben Trevor shared, but I managed!

And they lived happily ever after…

Many wonderful vendors made Kate and David’s wedding day so very special, and I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to them for being so amazing!

• Longview Farm House – Venue
• Benjamin Trevor Photography – Photographer
• Villa Farotto – Catering
• The Special Event Florist – Tina Barrera – Florist
• Delicately Bold – Make Up
• Pixies Hair Design – Hair
• The Cup – Cupcakes & Wedding Cake
• Bill Lenihan – Guitarist& Band

And of course, most of my wedding days aren’t possible without the help  of my fabulous assistant, Amanda! You rock girl!

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Chris proposed to Beth on May 14, 2010 and we spent exactly ONE YEAR planning their perfect wedding day. Their wedding had it ALL -  fire breathers, a confetti cannon, a unity painting and one amazing couple. I’m so grateful that Beth and Chris allowed me to be a part of their big day! And photographer extraordinaire, Lisa Hessel caught it all on film!