Glenna Tooman

Glenna Tooman is the owner of Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC, located in Boise, Idaho. She is a graduate of Boise State University with a degree in entrepreneurial management. She has also completed additional training in technical communication, and in event and wedding planning. Glenna is an internationally recognized authority on wedding and event planning and wedding etiquette. She has been interviewed on television and radio and in newspapers and magazines, including the Northwest edition of the Wall Street Journal. Glenna has written numerous articles on wedding and event planning and on operating a small business for newspapers, magazines, and trade publications throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

 Articles by this Author

   You have seen the movies; you have read the books. Becoming a wedding planner seems exciting and glamorous. Before you jump into a career change, however, ask yourself the following questions...
   Wedding favors are a thank-you gift given by the bride and groom to their guests for coming to the wedding.  Favors may also serve as reminders of your special day for years to come and of the memories created that day.
   Having an outdoor wedding ceremony can be beautiful; however it can present challenges as well. To find the perfect location, consider city and state parks, bed and breakfasts, botanical gardens, wineries, museums, hotels, and historic homes. Consider the following things as you compare locations.
The ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day. During the ceremony you will recite vows to one another that will legally bind you as husband and wife. Ceremonies vary in length and complexity. If you are a member of a church, you may be required to have a ceremony prescribed by the church. Other churches allow the bride and groom to have much in-put into the planning of the ceremony. If you are not having a church wedding, you have total control of the ceremony planning
He proposed; you accepted. Now, as you begin planning your wedding, the thought of a beach wedding at sunset seems most appealing. However, having a wedding on a beach presents some unique challenges. The following tips will help you as you begin your planning.