Choosing your wedding planner is one of the most important decisions you'll make during your engagement. Long after the flowers have been put away and the cake has been eaten, you'll remember how your wedding day felt—and your planner plays a huge role in creating that experience. Not all wedding planners offer the same services, communication style, or level of involvement. Before signing a contract, it's important to ask the right questions so you can find someone who truly

One of the most important decisions you'll make while planning your wedding is choosing the team of professionals who will bring your vision to life. Your vendors aren't just providing a service—they're creating the experience you'll remember for the rest of your life. As a wedding planner serving Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Madeira Beach, and the surrounding Gulf Coast, I've had the pleasure of working alongside some truly incredible wedding professionals. I've also l

One of the biggest misconceptions in the wedding industry is that a Month-of Wedding Coordinator only works on your wedding day. The truth is, the majority of our work happens before you ever walk down the aisle. At 42 Lights Events, our Month-of Coordination service is designed for couples who have planned their wedding themselves but want an experienced professional to step in during the final weeks and ensure everything comes together seamlessly. If you've ever wondered wh

Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life—not one of the most stressful. After coordinating weddings throughout Tampa Bay and Florida's Gulf Coast, I've learned that the biggest wedding day problems usually aren't major disasters. More often than not, they're small details that were overlooked during the planning process. The good news? Nearly all of them are preventable. Here are the ten biggest mistakes I see couples make—and how you can avoid them. 1