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fox 8 hotlist: akron-canton’s turn

back in november, the fox 8 hotlist was held for the greater cleveland area. now it’s the akron-canton area’s turn to be voted best of the list!

be sure to vote for your favorite:
cake
caterer
dj
dresses
flowers
invitations
limousines
music
photographers
rentals
rings
venue
videographer
wedding planner (it’s okay, you can vote for them. i’m in the cleveland category )
here’s how the voting shook out the...

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dear heidzilla: is it a no-no?

this question comes from one of my future brides:
Is it a no no to include the registry info as an insert…
to be entirely honest and pro-etiquette with this answer: other than if your shower host includes it in your shower invitation or you link the registry on your wedding website: NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!! if people want...

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dear heidzilla: first event coordinated?

happy march! i have a few more questions to answer. if you have a question, email it to me at heidi at heidzillas dot com!
dear heidzilla, what was the first event or wedding you ever coordinated?
hmm, well where to start on answering this one. i have experience coordinating events all the way...

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dear heidzilla: favorite photo?

for this snowy, snowy friday i thought it was time for some of the less serious, and even nwr questions i received:
these come from who else but my own wedding photographer and friend, corey ann:
What is your favorite wedding picture ever?
hmm. well i’m just going with my own wedding photos to answer. i think...

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dear heidzilla: officiant hiring?

today’s question comes from an out of town bride who is having her ceremony and reception at the same location.
If you aren’t having your wedding in a church what should you look for in your wedding officiant?
the first question i’d ask myself is “what am i looking for with all of my vendors?” what personality...

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dear heidzilla: 831 photography?

here’s a question i got on my blog about a local vendor:
Hi Heidi! You are too cute! I want to enter a question. Have you ever worked with 831 Photography? What’s your opinion of their work? You will so be my wedding coordinator when the time comes! Love, Danielle
well thanks danielle! you’re cute! ...

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dear heidzilla: best way to make payments?

during my blogcation, i asked you readers to send me your questions - wedding related or not. and now for some answers!
do you have any suggestions on making payments? my parents, my fiance’s parents and we will all be paying portions of the wedding. thanks heidi!
understanding costs, reviewing contract terms, creating your budget and keeping track...

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dear heidzilla… what anti-perspirant?

as a day of coordinator and wedding consultant, i’m sure it’s no surprise that i get some random questions from my brides and grooms to be at times. most of which have nothing to do with my services but i’m happy to try to use my experience to answer.
i got this question last night from...

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first dance song idea: you & me, dmb

my husband and i are big ‘dave matthews band’ fans. we’ve been to several concerts, own just about every album ever released, and will be attending tonight’s concert at blossom. (very excited it’s finally here!) i know a lot of other wedding vendor friends of mine who are also dmb fans and i might even...

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stalking mother nature

so i had to laugh yesterday because i got this screenshot in an email from my BFF codi , with the subject “OH NO!”. she’s within the accuweather 15-day forecast, and has been mother nature stalking since saturday. while her ceremony and reception are both indoors, you still pray for a sunny day for outdoor...

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