Wedding Reality Check with Sandy Malone

What The Groom Wants, The Groom Gets

Jamalee Jenkins and Mat Henning meeting the groom's specially requested shark at their destination wedding. Many grooms don't ask for much when we're planning the wedding. But when they do express their opinion, it should always be taken into consideration and included, if it's possible. And let's face it, almost anything is possible. Sandy shares a story about how she fulfilled the unique wedding requests from a recent groom. The Shark Video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZNh0i_dP7Y]– This is a video that actually shows their grand entrance with the shark! But, keep listening to my podcast! How we hooked the shark is a great story! Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Why Using a Professional Wedding DJ Is So Important

DJ Paul Gonzalez Chavez with Weddings in Vieques Account Executive Kelsi Welch, coordinating timing of announcements during an event. Technology hasn't done wedding couples any favors by making them think all they need to do is create a music playlist and pop it into an iPod dock at their wedding reception. Nor is it a good idea to use one of your besties as the DJ if you actually want things to happen on schedule. Sandy explains why using a professional DJ at weddings is so important. Sandy Malone, the owner of SandyMaloneWeddings.com and WeddingsinVieques.com, has planned more than 500 weddings and is an internationally-syndicated columnist for The Huffington Post, BRIDES, Monsters and Critics, and a host of other publications. She's also the star of TLC's "Wedding Island" (now airing internationally in many languages on FOX) and the author "How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding: Do-It-Yourself Tips from an Experienced Professional," due out in March 2016, and available for pre-order now wherever books are sold. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Why Your Wedding Planner Should Not Also Marry You

Sandy explains why it's important to hire separate vendors to execute the different aspects of your wedding, rather than trusting a wedding planner who claims to be everything to everyone. These tips are especially important to DIY brides and grooms who are planning their own big day! Sandy Malone, the owner of SandyMaloneWeddings.com and WeddingsinVieques.com, has planned more than 500 weddings and is an internationally-syndicated columnist for The Huffington Post, BRIDES, Monsters and Critics, and a host of other publications. She's also the star of TLC's "Wedding Island" (now airing internationally in many languages on FOX) and the author "How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding: Do-It-Yourself Tips from an Experienced Professional," due out in March 2016, and available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.   Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Don't Poop On Your Fiance's Party

Second weddings don't have to be less special than first weddings, but you shouldn't compare your first wedding to the plans you're making for your second marriage. Especially if half of the couple hasn't been married before and wants to have a big, traditional wedding. So, don't poop on your fiancés party just because you've been married before!   Sandy Malone, the owner of SandyMaloneWeddings.com and WeddingsinVieques.com, has planned more than 500 weddings and is an internationally-syndicated columnist for The Huffington Post, BRIDES, Monsters and Critics, and a host of other  publications. She's also the star of TLC's "Wedding Island" (now airing internationally in many languages on FOX) and the author "How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding: Do-It-Yourself Tips from an Experienced Professional," due out in March 2016, and available for pre-order now wherever books are sold. Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings

Time to Finish Prep for Winter Weddings

So many couples who are getting married in the first few months of the new year end up stressed out, and worried about money, because they don't get their homework down prior to the holiday season. Think ahead – Sandy says you can't expect your vendors to be available over the holidays to help you play catch up.       Sandy Malone Weddings & Events www.SandyMaloneWeddings.com Weddings in Vieques www.WeddingsinVieques.com Podcast: http://j.mp/sandwed Twitter: @SandyMalone_ Facebook Sandy Malone and Sandy Malone Weddings & Events Instagram: SandyMaloneWeddings iTunes--Please Subscribe! [itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wedding-reality-check-sandy/id1071185841?mt=2]