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The Best Wedding Planning Apps of ALL Time!

Aug 30, 2022
2 min

The Best Wedding Planning Apps of ALL Time!

Okay, we know that wedding planning is an ordeal but a fun one right? Or at least we seem to think so over here at SAEP. We are very aware though, that it is not everyone's forte and that is why we are here to help, per usual! Although we are wedding planners, we do know that wedding planning apps are all very helpful. Here are all of our favorite apps. Best app for inspo: Pinterest Okay, I know that there are people on the face of the earth that don't know about Pinterest bu

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The Best 5 Places to Propose in the Tampa Bay Area!

Stephanie Arias

Aug 23, 2022
2 min

The Best 5 Places to Propose in the Tampa Bay Area!

It is almost fall and you know what that means... engagement season is coming up! So if you are stuck on where to propose in the Tampa Bay Area, we've got you! I can assure you though these are not your typical engagement spots, we are bringing the good stuff. 1. The Sunken Gardens If you are looking for the peace and quiet in a naturey setting this is the one for you. The Sunken Gardens is a 4 acre, very intimate garden that offers a cozy vibe that is great for a proposal. I

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Stephanie Arias

Aug 16, 2022
2 min

3 Ways to Serve Drinks at Your Wedding!

So drinks... it is kind of a hot topic when it comes to weddings! Whether you are having an indoor or outdoor wedding, during the summer or winter, you should provide drinks for your guests to keep them refreshed. These drinks should tie in with the theme of your wedding, your story, and of course the season of your wedding! Along with the decor and entertainment, these drinks will set the tone for your wedding so you want them to be nice drinks. You also want to serve your g

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Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Cakes By The Rustic Bliss Cakery

Stephanie Arias

Aug 9, 2022
3 min

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Cakes By The Rustic Bliss Cakery

The topic of this week is all things sweet... which means WEDDING CAKE with the one and only Ashley Pelham, the owner of The Rustic Bliss. Ashley is going to go ahead and break it down for us! 1. Cake tastings are a MUST! You have made it to the fun part! While tasting cake flavors totally rocks your taste buds, this meeting also gives you an inside look into the cake artist and their brand. Like most things in life, you want to be able to vibe and be compatible. Your baker i

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Should You Do a First Look at Your Wedding?

Stephanie Arias

Aug 2, 2022
3 min

Should You Do a First Look at Your Wedding?

Should I do a first look at my wedding? That might be a question that you and your fiance have been asking yourselves for quite some time now. You might be asking... is it even worth the hype or should we just wait until walking down the aisle? Don't you fret, we will be breaking it all down for you! What is a first look? First thing is first... we have to establish what the first look actually is for those that don't exactly know. The first look takes place right before the

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Stephanie Arias

Jul 26, 2022
2 min

Who is Stephanie Arias Event Planning?

Wedding planning is such a foreign topic for many and a lot of people genuinely don't know what wedding planners do! Well we are gonna break it down for you. How and why we started and what we can do for you! Background Why did Stephanie Arias Event Planning start? Well, thats a fully loaded question but in a nutshell, SAEP started in 2020. Two years ago I was furloughed from my job and started asking myself what it was I actually wanted to do. It had been at least a year of

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Jessica + Elliot | The Edison Barn, Dade City, FL

Stephanie Arias

Jul 12, 2022
2 min

Jessica + Elliot | The Edison Barn, Dade City, FL

We had such a blast working on Jessica and Elliot's amazing wedding! It was an honor to be a part of such a great day! It was the most beautiful celebration. Jessica gave us the inside scoop on the details of her gorgeous wedding. Read below for everything she had to say regarding her big day! How did you meet your spouse? I met him at a coffee shop where I was working. How did they pop the question? On top of a mountain with my family there. What was your wedding style? Ex.

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Stephanie Arias

Jul 5, 2022
1 min

When Should You Start Wedding Planning?

Wedding planning a lot of times seems like a daunting task and very overwhelming but one of the hardest parts of it is knowing when to start. Well, here we are to give you all the tips as to when you should start! A lot of couples are so excited about getting married that they forget to celebrate the engagement before getting into all the stress of planning a wedding! We recommend that you wait at least 1-2 months post engagement to start even thinking about planning the actu

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Wedding Flowers Do's and Dont's- By The Bay Floral Design Studio

Stephanie Arias

Jun 28, 2022
4 min

Wedding Flowers Do's and Dont's- By The Bay Floral Design Studio

The topic of this week is wedding flowers do's and dont's with the one and only Heather Bay, the president of The Bay Floral Studio. There is so much that goes behind all the flowers that take part in your wedding day and she is going to go ahead and break it all down for us. One of the most common statements couples make when we sit down to chat is: “We want to use only season flowers for our wedding”. This is always a great plan to save money as well as ensure that your flo

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Don't stress! 3 Tips to Enjoy the Wedding Planning Journey

Stephanie Arias

Jun 21, 2022
2 min

Don't stress! 3 Tips to Enjoy the Wedding Planning Journey

Oh the STRESS! Wedding planning is definitely super overwhelming but we have all the gooood tips here for you! Here are a few tips on how to not stress out during the wedding planning process! 1. Make a Plan B There are so many factors in life that unfortunately, you cannot control. We all know that the weather here in Florida is the most unpredictable everrrrr, having a plan B will prevent you having to go insane the day of your wedding and having to come up with a different

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Tips? What Wedding Vendors to Tip on Your Wedding Day

Stephanie Arias

Jun 14, 2022
2 min

Tips? What Wedding Vendors to Tip on Your Wedding Day

I know what you're thinking. Tips?? Yes, tips. On your wedding day, as if you don't already have enough things to worry about, you should tip your vendors at the end of your service. Who do you tip you may be asking yourself? Well, here we break down who and how much you should tip on your wedding day so there's no need to stress. Hair and Makeup Hair and makeup are one of the vendors where gratuity is expected. For hair and makeup, the tip should be between 15-20%. You can p

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Jeaven + Devin | The Edison, Dade City, FL

Stephanie Arias

Jun 7, 2022
3 min

Jeaven + Devin | The Edison, Dade City, FL

This week's blog comes with these BEAUTIFUL photos of Jeaven and Devin's wedding, We're still melting over all the photos @delsiefigueroa.photography got. The couple's happiness is truly contagious. Jeaven and Devin, thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! We're so honored that you allowed us to help your dream day come to life, and we wish you so many years of joy, love, laughter, and health! Jeaven gave us an opportunity to ask her a few questions about her wedd

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