Planning Your Dream Wedding in Visalia, CA: Why Local Expertise Matters
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Planning Your Dream Wedding in Visalia, CA: Why Local Expertise Matters

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting journeys a couple can embark upon. However, it can also be one of the most daunting tasks, filled with endless decisions and meticulous details. That’s where we come in. At Shelley Ann Events, we specialize in wedding planning and coordination in Visalia, CA, and the surrounding Central Valley.

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Choosing the Right Barn Venue for Your Central Valley Wedding: What to Consider
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Choosing the Right Barn Venue for Your Central Valley Wedding: What to Consider

Planning a wedding in the Central Valley of California offers couples a unique blend of rustic charm and natural beauty. One of the most popular venue choices in this region is the barn venue, which provides a perfect backdrop for a romantic, country-inspired wedding. As a wedding planner and coordinator in the Central Valley, I’m here to guide you through the key considerations when choosing the right barn venue for your special day.

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Tips for Planning a Mountain wedding
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Tips for Planning a Mountain wedding

Are you dreaming of a wedding surrounded by breathtaking mountain views? Planning a wedding in the mountains can be an exciting and memorable experience. The natural beauty of the mountains can provide a stunning backdrop to your special day, making it an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. By following these tips and ideas, you can create a memorable and magical mountain wedding that will be cherished by all. Embrace the natural beauty of the mountains and let it be the perfect backdrop for your special day.

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Finding the Perfect Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage
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Finding the Perfect Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage

Wedding planning can be a whirlwind of excitement, but one question that often arises is: "How many photo coverage hours do we need for our big day?" Don't worry, we've got you covered! In today's blog post, I am thrilled to announce the guest writer for this post - the talented Ashley Norton, with Ashley Norton Photography, who will guide you through the process of determining the perfect number of photo coverage hours for your wedding.

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Reasons why you should not have a friend be your day of coordinator on your wedding day
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Reasons why you should not have a friend be your day of coordinator on your wedding day

Your wedding day is near, and you are wondering who is going to help with executing the beautiful details, timeline and manage vendors while you get ready and enjoy your day to the fullest. Your first thought may be a close friend, a friend of a friend or maybe it’s a relative. Let’s break down some drawbacks that I recommend you consider when deciding who the best person is for your day of coordinator on your wedding day.

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Tips to planning a wedding with a short engagement
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Tips to planning a wedding with a short engagement

Congrats on your engagement! Planning a wedding with a short engagement can be a bit overwhelming, but with a little organization and creativity it can be done. Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect wedding: create a timeline for your wedding tasks, stick to a budget, set aside time for you and your partner to enjoy the process, delegate tasks to friends and family, and finally, don’t forget to enjoy the moment!

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8 Items your wedding guests don’t care about
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8 Items your wedding guests don’t care about

When planning your wedding day, what memories do you want to remember? There is bound to be many things that will cause you unneeded stress when planning your wedding day and I want to take that away from you. Here are 8 items your wedding guests don't care about if they are not part of your wedding day. If they do bring you joy, go for it!

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12 questions to ask your venue before booking
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12 questions to ask your venue before booking

When searching for the right venue for your wedding day keep each of these questions in mind to ask. Each venue is different, offering various levels of service, packages, amenities, and pricing. You can find a venue that is right for you, that sparks joy! I want to give you the confidence to find a venue and not have any surprises as you continue the planning process.

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Love your wedding contingency plan
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Love your wedding contingency plan

Planning your wedding day is exciting and a fun experience! It also comes with decisions that need to be made and understanding what possible outcomes could occur. One of those outcomes is being prepared for the expected and unexpected weather. Having a wedding contingency plan and loving it from the beginning will help you enjoy your day to the fullest no matter what happens. As your wedding planner I will make sure we have a plan in place.

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3 myths about wedding planners
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3 myths about wedding planners

There are many wedding planner myths that may prevent you from connecting with a planner or day of coordinator to assist you on your wedding day. Let’s debunk these myths together. It is my passion to know that you can fully enjoy your wedding day and see all of your dreams come true.

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