It's Engagement Season! Order Those Custom Items Early

Everyone will know someone who will get engaged this holiday season. As a wedding planner and floral designer, I encourage all new future brides to PLAN EARLY!

Even if you don't have the money right now to order everything right away, create a timeline that will show you how long it might take to order custom items such as favors, banners, save the dates and these hand painted custom champagne flutes.

Budget and timeline templates are available on theknot.com.

As a small business owner myself, I encourage the new "brides to be" to make an honest attempt to shop local. In the end, you will create some great relationships with local business owners who will work very hard to make your big day very special.