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“A lot of people say this, but it cannot be said enough, remember the day is about you two! Don’t worry about traditions or what others will think about certain details of the event because at the end of the day, it is only about YOU TWO! We did many unconventional things and we had so many people tell us how “us” the wedding was and how much they enjoyed that. One other really important piece of advice for the day of is to make an effort to stick with your partner and not let guests and wedding parties take you away from each other –again, the day is for you two! At our engagement party, we realized we barely spent time with each other because we were trying to mingle with everyone there. We wanted to make sure our wedding reception was time spent together, and that’s what we did. If we got separated on the dance floor, it wasn't long until one of us went to find the other. We have zero regrets doing this because when we look back on our wedding day, we remember having the best time with EACH OTHER. When your main focus of the day is having fun together, it's bound to be the best day ever.

We had the best day ever. We cannot thank the whole Dubsdread Catering team for making our dream day come true! Even though I didn’t see her much the day of my wedding as we were both running around, our coordinator Peighton gave me so much support leading up to the wedding and I know things would not have gone half as smoothly without her hard work.”

– Ashlyn Witzke and Matt Sullivan

“When planning a wedding - no matter how big or how small - there will always be someone that is not accepting or approving of the choices you are making about your day. You will not please everyone no matter how hard you try. Your wedding is about you and your future spouse and what makes the two of you happy. The only thing you can control about your wedding day is how you react to what is happening around you. Focus on your own needs and those of your partner. This can also apply to unexpected hiccups that may happen throughout the process or even the day of. We definitely had to go with the flow as we had multiple members of the wedding party suddenly drop out for various reasons with about a week to go. They were missed dearly, but in the end, we had each other and that's what truly matters.”

– Taylor Welsh and Brian King

“We planned the wedding ourselves in the beginning, which was stressful. I would definitely reach out to others to help, whether It’s close friends, family, or even a wedding planner! We just didn’t know what we didn’t know. Towards the end, having David step in and help with coordination with the venue and all the final details REALLY helped alleviate any stress.”

– Nista Gracien and Ross Bohlken

“Richard: Make a list of what you need on the day of, so you don't forget things.

Courtney: Not that I wish someone had told me, but something I was told and think it's important to share. There are so many books, videos, and opinions out there that it can be overwhelming and you want to do everything. Take the time to create a vision of your wedding day together and use that to plan instead of all the other outside sources. It's your day and it needs to mean something to the two of you.”

– Courtney Wagner and Richard Trinh

“It’s not advice I wish someone had told me, but advice I’d share. Make sure to hire vendors that are on your team. It’s a big day and having people around that want to make it the best day for you, truly makes all the difference. The team at Dubsdread is excellent, they made us feel like our day was just as important to them as it was for us.”

– Arianna Cueva and Patrick Salmon

“We would've assigned two of our friends to be in charge of taking more candid photos. Everybody was having such a great time that we completely forgot to take photos of ourselves on our own phones or friends’ phones so we can look at them the next day. Or maybe we should have made a shoutout to our guests to take more photos and send them to our phones!” 

– Chrystyna Suarez and Rafael Arvelo

“Our wedding day was forecasted to be rainy and stormy the entire evening and we were very anxious about that, given that our heart was set on getting married outside. I had to come to terms with the fact that this is not a situation I had any control over, thus all that anxiety was not conducive for change. Not everything will go perfectly as you imagine, but no matter what, the day will be memorable, with all the ups and downs!

At some point you just have to let go and be along for the ride! Things will work out, little logistical stuff will get taken care of, and you will be marrying the love of your life no matter what. Also, our Dubsdread Catering wedding coordinator David was amazing and made sure everything worked just right! As it turned out, the weather was perfect and I am still thanking the weather Gods for that!”

 – Mandy Morgan and Bradly Freed

“Have a plan and stay ahead of your schedule. Surround yourself with people who support you and what you want. Lastly and most importantly is don’t be afraid to put your foot down for what you are want. A lot of times you may feel pressured to give up things due to others’ opinions or difficulties, but where there’s a will there’s a way.”

– Nicole Grossholz and Coltee Sharp

“My advice would be to enjoy the reception! It seemed like we had just started and then the evening was over. It went by so quickly! So, just really enjoy the reception and soak it all in.”

– Lyndsey Boos and Cody Grant

“Don’t worry about what other people will like. Whether it’s the food, the music, the flowers, or anything else, as long as you are happy your joy will be contagious and everyone else will be caught up in the moment with you.”

– Samantha Kestenbaum and Rory Graham

“I have SO much advice that I wish I knew while wedding planning! One big thing that I would advise other couples is to make sure that you have a great coordinator team or support for the day of, because having that help makes all the difference and it saved me so much stress and worry on the wedding day knowing that my coordinator team had everything under control! And also, make sure that throughout planning, you ask for help from family or friends if you need it as there is SO much to do while planning and you don't have to take all of the stress on your own shoulders alone. Lean on your support team, delegate tasks to bridesmaids, maid-of-honor, and moms if you can and ask your fiancé for their help, too! Try to also carve out time between planning to celebrate small wins with your fiancé, set up fun wedding planning coffee shop dates, or just go on purely just-for-fun dates when you can and remember to savor your engagement period because it's such a special, exciting time. Also, don't compare your wedding dress, décor, or guest count to anyone else's because your wedding is uniquely your own and whatever happens on the big day, it will be a great day because you are celebrating your love and marrying your best friend.”

– Annemarie Clarke and Justin Raffunello

“Lots of planning pays off...it makes the entire event worth all of the effort! Also, take the time to absorb the surroundings and your thoughts during the day because it goes by quickly!”

– Callahan Chapman and Jacob Gralton

“Whatever you think your bar tab should be, DOUBLE IT! When everyone is enjoying themselves that much, the drinks just keep flowing and I think you should budget for an extra good time!”

– Caitlin Starr and Ryan Miles

“Enjoy every single moment. Even if something seems like a small task, it is meaningful for your special day. You only get married once so remember to cherish everything!”

– Nerissa Vasconcells and Keith Bixler

“The only advice I would give is to not stress about anything because at the end of the day, it is about the two people joining together and sharing their love with their close friends and family.”

– Jacqueline Carrillo and Tarek Saade

“To anyone planning a wedding or event, the only thing we can suggest is to stay relaxed. We were never uptight or worried about anything and it really helped us to enjoy every step of the process. Have fun with it! It’s your day! Also, take some time during your day to soak it in because it sure does go by fast!”

– Alyson Knaresboro and Phil Enright

“The advice we’d give is don’t stress the small stuff. It’s easier said than done, but at the end of the day, you are there to marry the love of your life and that’s what matters the most! We had the best wedding at The Highland Manor. Truly couldn’t have done it without Bonny. I will suggest Dubsdread to everyone!”

– Alex Mulligan and Alberto Chevalier

“It goes by SO FAST so make sure you live in every single moment. Life happens and people will cancel last minute. People will not show up. Things will happen but do your research and trust in your vendors. This is YOUR special day. Not anyone else’s. So, don’t let anything or anyone else ruin your day or stress you out. When you see your significant other for the first time, all the worries just fade away.”

– Jennifer and Nate Mohr

 Photos courtesy of the couples and their photographers.

When you book a wedding with Dubsdread Catering at one of our exclusive venues, we provide wedding coordination at no additional charge. Our coordinators become dedicated members of your team bringing experience and expertise to help you execute your vision. Contact them today via our Contact Us page to make our team your team in making your dreams come true.