Wedding Ideas and Planning Tips from Industry Professionals here at Ybarra Events
Wedding planners are more than just event planners. We're designers, problem-solvers, coordinators, budgeteers, part-time therapists, and friends to the couples and families who are entrusting us to help them with their events. Since we're on friendly terms now, here are some tips and tricks to the trade of navigating wedding planning!
How to start shopping for your Wedding Photographer
Finding the right photographer for your wedding day is a huge task. I mean really, it can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? Well, our team at Ybarra Events has created a photographer shopping experience for you! We have collected photos from many of our favorite photographers for you to look at side by side wedding photographer comparison, and the photos link directly to their sites to explore more photos!
- First step, find an Artist you like!
- Second step peruse their site and reaffirm their style is a good fit for you.
- Inquiries!
- Then of course there is package comparison
- Most important of all, Personality check! Interview with your top 3 favorites that have availability for your date and make sure you will enjoy their company all day. (They will be with you a lot on wedding day, so make sure you have a good connection, feel relaxed and will have natural smiles in the photos! No one wants their wedding photos to look like their 3rd grade class pictures!)
updated: 09/15/2023
Is a 1st Look Right for You?
Weighing the option of doing away with the tradition of not seeing each other until walking down the aisle? Read about the pros and cons of a First Look from a wedding professional's persective
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60 Questions to ask while interviewing a Wedding Photographer
Hiring wedding vendors can be a daunting task. We have complied a list of our favorite questions to ask photographers when we are vetting them for your wedding. Not only is it important for them to be available for your date, you want their personalities to flow with yours too!
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Indian Wedding Traditions
Are you attending a Hindu Wedding Ceremony and not sure of what to expect? We're here to help, from what to wear, to what traditions take place.
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110 Must Take Wedding Photos
There are so many lovely wedding photo ideas out there, and Pinterest just adds to the wish list! If you'd like a quick and easy list of all of the photos you don't want to miss, we are happy oblige!
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What does a Wedding Planner do?
It's a common and fair question. You should always know what the tasks are for a vendor you're hiring, and it's probably the more common questions I am asked. What is it that a wedding planner handles throughout the day? Well, quite a lot! Every event is different, even between weddings, but I have decided to address this question on a more public level. Read more to see a breakdown of the tasks of a wedding planner on your wedding day.
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Wedding Flowers Checklist
It's hard to know what you should be asking for in Floral quotes if you've never planned a wedding. Here is a checklist of Flowers you should consider for your wedding day.
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More Weddings by Ybarra Events
Can't get enough? If you want to check out more Wedding Photos from our events, click the link below!
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What exactly is Eloping?
If you're like most wedding couples, you may not have much experience planning weddings. The terminology can be confusing. Tiny Wedding, Eloping, is there a difference? There is! Find out which is right for you.
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Advice for your Backyard Wedding
Getting married at home sounds like a great option if you have beautiful property, but there are a lot of logistics you should think about before making the decision. Is it right for you?
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Questions to ask a DJ or Band before Booking
Overwhelmed at the thought of interviewing another wedding vendor? We've got your back! We have compiled a list of our top questions to ask a Wedding DJ to see if they're right for you.
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About the Author:
Tara Ybarra, Co-Owner and Event Planner for Ybarra Events, has been in the Wedding Industry for over 20 years. From Photographer, to Wedding Cake Artist, to Florist, to Officiant, and now Wedding Planner, her accumilated experience, paired with her College Courses in Event Planning, have given her the experience she has today. Blogging gives her an opportunity to share that knowledge with her readers.
Ybarra Events is located in California’s spectacular Napa Valley. Ybarra Events are the pièce de résistance of wedding planners. Run by the dynamic duo of Tara and James Ybarra, they help couples organize, design, and plan their nuptials at some of the most fabulous and luxurious wedding venues in Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, and Beyond. Chat with them today to start planning the wine-country wedding of your dreams.
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