Ahh yes, wedding season is back and love is in the air! A time filled with love, joy, and celebration that also comes with a whirlwind of planning, coordination, and the inevitable stress. Don’t worry! Taskrabbit has joined forces with Jennifer Bennour, wedding planner extraordinaire and owner of Fête du Jour Events, to curate a collection of valuable tips and tricks to make your special day a breeze.
From advice on reducing stress to the 3 wedding trends that need to be retired, Jennifer’s expertise combined with Taskrabbit services will help make your wedding dreams come true.
5 Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips
Nix the party favors. Bonus points if you include reusable items. However, it’s not very realistic that people will reuse things with someone else’s name on it.
Have an online RSVP process. You’ll have a hard enough time getting people to RSVP that you might as well save on stamps!
Repurpose flowers. You can hire a Tasker to help move decorations, like aisle flowers, from the ceremony to the reception area.
Limit single-use plastic. Hundreds of cups that hold appetizers and desserts can be used in one night. Ask your caterer to swap them out for craft cups instead.
Hire like-minded vendors. The easiest way to ensure your wedding is more eco-friendly is to hire vendors who keep sustainability top of mind and can give you all the tips and tricks.
Top Backyard Wedding Tips
Having a home wedding means lawn care and yard maintenance are extra crucial. Whether it’s long-term maintenance or even just mowing the day of, skilled and reliable Taskers are at your service.
Set up your space. Backyard weddings naturally have a lot more DIY and that’s because you’re literally creating a venue from scratch. You can hire a Decoration Tasker to set up your wedding decor and create homemade centerpieces. Book a Heavy Lifting Tasker to help move things like alcohol from your basement to the bar area.
Rent early. Get all of the rentals (tables, tents, linens, chairs, etc) delivered as early in the week as possible to give you extra time to set everything up. A lot of catering companies will charge you extra if they have to do set up the day of, so hiring a Tasker will save you a lot of time and money.
Spare your friends! Don’t leave it to your friends and family for cleanup at the end of the night or weekend! Hire a Cleaning Tasker instead to handle housekeeping both inside and out.
3 Wedding Trends To Retire
- Wedding party entrances. Groomsmen and bridesmaid parties just keep getting bigger and this takes a lot longer than you think, cutting into dancing time. Just go straight into the bride and groom intro and call it a day!
- Welcome signs. While they can be super pretty, they’re probably more expensive than you think, don’t really serve a purpose, and can be wasteful. One with flowers can cost anywhere from $200-400 and aren’t even directional, only showcasing the couple’s names and wedding date. If you are needing help with giving directions, you can hire a Tasker, and they can stand at the base of the bus or at the parking lot and direct people in.
- Sparkler exits. Sticks on fire combined with drunk guests are a wedding planner’s worst nightmare. Go with something safer, like bubbles or lightsaber sticks!
Wedding planning should be joyful, full of excitement and anticipation. Eliminate the stress with these tips and focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love and creating cherished memories. Ensure a smooth and unforgettable day by planning your fête with Taskrabbit!
