The Ring Exchange

Who holds the rings?

Three options
1) The best man holds both rings
2) The ring bearer holds both rings
3) The MOH holds the groom’s ring; the BM holds the bride’s ring

Consensus is usually to have the best man hold both of the rings. The ring bearer, regardless of age, is just not to be trusted with such important merchandise. The ceremony runs more smoothly when one person holds both rings. If one of the rings drops to the ground, the best man should be the only one to stoop to pick it up. This avoids a ‘butts up’ affect or three stooges head butting episode!

Sometimes the groomsmen will have a joke at the expense of the ring exchange. One of our favorite examples, is the wedding where the best man threw up his hands when asked for the rings. He looked to the groomsmen beside him, who threw up his hands. Each guy turned to the next, until finally, the last groomsman had the rings!


Think through the details!
Planner Girl:)

Customize your Honeymoon

There are many options for planning a honeymoon.
Sandals is our favorite!

They have a wide selection of choices: Jamaica has 7 properties, Antigua has 1 property, St Lucia has 3 properties, and there are 2 properties in the Bahamas.

 
How do you know which Sandals is the right fit for you?
What do you like to do?

Scuba dive?

Play at the Casino?

Golf?

There are many other options, like hiking the falls, driving the rain forest, visiting the volcano, or zip lining.

Maybe you would rather relax on the beach, shop, or just enjoy the fine dining!


The type of activities you like will determine which property is best suited for you!

Each property has a variety of room types from basic, to concierge suites, to butler suites.

Rondoval: These specially designed rooms are circular. You will know you’re not at just any resort, when you wake up to see these unique surroundings. These rooms often have private pools and hammocks on the patio!

River Suites: These suites have direct access to the main pool. You can step from your patio into the pool. Swim up to the bar for a drink or soak up the sun from your private riverside patio.

Beach access: Step from your room onto the beach

On a bluff: Overlook the beach and watch the waves crash against the rocks below





By the gardens: Smell the fresh flowers and roam the peaceful gardens outside your room.

Plunge pools: You never have to leave your room when you have your own private pool on your balcony!

Steps from the pool!







Call or email us today for your customized Sandals honeymoon quote!
Planner Girl:)

Ever After Brides use our discounts

There are so many things to buy for the wedding day!
Our Ever After brides can use our discount on their items.


Our brides receive discounts from Exclusively Weddings and Paperwed.

Get discounts on

Invitations

Favor Boxes

Ceremony accessories

Sand ceremony items

Monogram Cake Toppers

Glass Cake Toppers

Favor candles

Favor coasters

Monogrammed Napkins

Signed Photo frame

Gifts for the bridal party

Gifts for the fellas

Labels

Tags

Let us save you money!

Planner Girl:)

A Day in Paradise

Imagine your first day in a tropical paradise! You arrive at the airport and spot the Sandals hut. After you check in, you board the Sandals private van to take you to your resort at no additional cost to you! As you travel, your driver tells you of the local culture, pointing out banana trees to your right.



Upon entering the resort, your bags are removed for you and transported to your room. Your personal butler greets you at the door and leads you past the lobby and straight to your room. He explains his role, offers to unpack for you if needed. He hands you a cell phone to reach him if you need.

He mentions that he knows your love of Japanese cuisine. He has already booked your reservations at the Hibachi restaurant. Before exiting he asks if there’s anything else that he can do for you!

After he leaves, you check out the room. Running from room to room you delight at the amount of space!

The four-poster mahogany bed is spread with bamboo that spell out ‘Welcome Home’!

The view from the balcony is breath taking. Crystal clear waters and inviting beach cabanas await you. You open the fridge in the mini bar to see your favorite drink. How did your butler know your drink of choice?

That night you dine at the fabulous Japanese restaurant overlooking the ocean! The service and food is top-notch. The best part is that after dessert, there’s no check! It’s all included at Sandals.

The next day, you wake up to a knock at the door. Your butler comes in and sets up a beautiful breakfast spread on your private balcony. You sip your island guava juice and look out at the ocean. Per your request, your butler has reserved your cabana and booked your afternoon massage.

While on the beach, you realize that you forgot your iPod. You call your butler and ask him to swing by and drop it off to you. He delivers more than just the iPod.

The story continues… but I’ll let you live it for yourself!

You only get one honeymoon... make it magical!
Call or email us today for your Sandals getaway!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Stacy + Josh

Happy Anniversary
Stacy and Josh Swiney
September 13, 2008

The sweetheart table was a cocktail table and tall chairs. The tall chairs worked well for greeting guests. Stacy and Josh were able to sit at the table and not have to get up to greet or hug their guests.

Stacy’s mom (Cindy) did the bouquets and centerpieces.

Vendors

Rosewood Photography
Harpist Veronica Shreve
All Occasion Party Rental

For some the garter toss can be a little embarrassing. Stacy’s face tells the story. She was warning Josh to play nice when he was getting the garter off in front of friends and family!

Guests were given sparklers with matches to light and raise as the happy couple left the reception.

Stacy and Josh left in a Model T. The driver had to crank the engine before they could leave.




Have a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Dream Team Tennessee

Ever After is proud to be a part of Dream Team.

Samantha Goldberg, known from Who’s Wedding Is It Anyway, has started an organization called Dream Team. This organization grants weddings to couples with hardships, like illness, military deployment, job loss, etc.

I am excited to be the Tennessee Chapter President of Dream Team. We are forming the board now and hope to have our chapter underway soon! Check out our facebook page!

If you know a couple in need of a Dream Team check out the website for an application! This is a picture of Elizabeth and David (the Dream Team's first couple)!

If you are a vendor in the state of Tennessee we would love to have your support. We are looking for vendors to step up and offer services to help us make dreams come true!

Dream Big,
Planner Girl:)

Wanna be a Millionaire

So you wanna be a Millionaire sooooo bad!
Sandals lets you live like one for a week!

Be royalty for a week in the Millionaire suites of St. Lucia!

Let the Rolls or Mercedes pick you up from the airport. Bypass the lobby and drive through the privacy gates to your suite. Your private butler can unpack for you, mix you a drink, or order you a snack!

Sit on your bed and gaze out over the infinity pool to the beach below! Who needs walls when you're on top of a tropical paradise?

Book early, because these suites are a sweet deal and are often sold out! This picture is from my trip to St. Lucia.

Get to the beach, only to realize that you forgot something from your room... no problem man, call your butler to bring it to you! And don't forget to order a snack with it!


Go on be a Millionaire for a week at Sandals!
Call or email us today!
Planner Girl:)