YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED: 12 FAQS from Newly Engaged Couples

As another engagement season comes to a close, we have been chatting with many couples about their wedding plans and helping them decide if they want a wedding planner. Check out the top 12 questions we have answered for our potential couples. We hope it helps you with starting your wedding planning off right!

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Question #1: What are the best months to get married on the Cape?

​​​On the Cape, the most popular months to tie the knot are June and September. Why, you ask? The weather, the cost of room rates for your guests and less traffic on and off the Cape. Beware though, you may want to book really far ahead for those months so that you can ensure you get the vendors you want! Think a year and a half in advance for some popular local vendors and venues!

Photo// Organic Photography

Photo// Meghann Gregory Photography Stationery// Cami Monet

Question #2:​ What is your wedding style?

At Cape Cod Celebrations, our motto is “your vision is our brand.” While we love all coastal and nautical inspiration that defines #capecodstyle… we are always excited to play with an unexpected color palette, a theme that expresses our couples or even your pet! (Like @katerehnert and @scottr6860 super personalized wedding invitation suite... featuring their best dog, Watson!)

Question #3: Do you handle more than one wedding at a time?

​We believe that each wedding weekend requires your planner’s full attention...especially for any last minute changes or unexpected weather that requires some extra consideration. We plan one wedding per planner per weekend!

Photo// Channing Johnson Photography Venue// Chatham Bars Inn

Photo// Studio Nouveau Venue// Chatham Bars Inn

Question #4: What are some Do’s and Don’ts of wedding planning?

Some Do’s and Dont’s we like to share with our couples include:
DO: Personalize it!
Set a budget!
Ask questions. We are here to answer!
Have a plan to eat something during the day while you are getting ready.
Have a rain plan.
DON’T: Forget to remember why you are getting married.
Let wedding planning take over all of your trips to the Cape - make time to still enjoy the Cape for the reason you picked it for your wedding!
Stress too much about where people will stay - they will figure it out!
Forget to stop and take it all in!

Question #5: How involved will you be in the wedding planning?

We at Cape Cod Celebrations are fortunate to create relationships with our couples that last long after their wedding weekend. As for the planning process, we can be as hands on and involved or as behind-the-scenes as you would like for us to be! Each couple has different priorities and strengths when it comes to the part of their wedding they take the most ownership of. We recommend setting your budget and take a deep look at your schedules to know where your wedding planner can help you most!

Photo// Katie Noble Photography

Photo// Janet Moscarello Photography

Question #6: What are the best means of staying in contact with you?

Wedding planning today takes many different forms. We plan with couples across the country - or even in other countries - so we are flexible and reachable by phone, Skype, text, or email. Depending on the couple and their planning package, planner and couple choose the best method for them! We love meeting in person when our couples are on the Cape!

Photo// Organic Photography

Question #7: I have a dog and would love to have him in the ceremony, have you worked with dogs in the past?

Photo// Jaime Morse Photography

​We have! We love incorporating your fur baby into your day and have many suggestions on best practices. We can also recommend handlers that can come and assist in keeping your pet calm, safe and entertained!

Question #8: What are the different wedding packages you offer?

Cape Cod Celebrations offers everything from day of coordination to full service planning. We like to make sure that our planning suits your needs - so even though we offer four main packages, we can customize any of them to ensure you get the assistance that works for you and for your budget. Also, our “day of package” starts a month before your wedding to ensure we have time to learn every little detail you planned so we can execute it perfectly the day of!

Question #9: For most weddings where does the majority of the budget go?

​​For most weddings, the majority of the budget will go to the venue, food and beverage. Of course, every wedding is different and every couple has different priorities so, many rules of wedding planning are not so hard and fast any longer... but this is what we see most!

Photo// Elizabeth LaDuca Photography

Question #10: I would love an outdoor wedding, any things I should keep in mind?

Photo// Lara Kimmerer Weddings

Yes! Always have a rain plan in place in case of any inclement weather. This could include extra tents, covered walkways, umbrellas, etc. Also, be sure your guests are aware if they will be on the beach or on grass so that they know to wear the proper footwear for your venue. And yes, we highly recommend having a tent vs open air as the weather can be so unpredictable - it may be the wind and not the rain!

Question #11: I want to get married on Cape Cod. Where do I start?

​There are so many places to choose from to share your special day with everyone you know and love on Cape Cod! Where to begin?! Think guest list, budget, part of the Cape, and you are off to a great start! One of the resources we offer our brides, is our blog. Helpful tips and info to keep calm & carry on wedding planning!

Photo// Rebecca Love Photography

Question #12: What is the difference between a wedding planner & a venue or catering manager?

When putting together your vendor team, this is a question that comes up for many couples. It can be a challenge to know if your a wedding planner can fit into your wedding budget and your wedding plans. As wedding planners, we take pride in working side by side with your venue and caterer seamlessly to bring your wedding vision to life. So to answer this one more fully, we turn to some past Cape Cod Celebrations brides to tell you their experience! Follow this link!

Photo// Jenny Moloney Photography