While some wedding items are totally worth the splurge, from hiring that photographer you really love to upgrading your furniture rentals, not every detail is a “must have” or worth that extra money. When it comes to figuring out what to skip, there are no better experts than planners themselves! After all, their job is..
While detailed timelines and strict time limits may seem utterly unromantic, they may be key when it comes to throwing the wedding of your dreams. Even if you and your fiancé consider yourselves super laid back and want a casual affair, it's important to have a strong sense of how your big day will unfold..
When it's done right, mismatched bridesmaid dresses can look effortless, a little bohemian and totally stylish. But that effortless look actually requires a lot of effort! If you've been invited to be a bridesmaid for a friend, and to choose your own bridesmaid dress instead of heading to a bridal salon, you've got some shopping..
There are few experiences more thrilling than shopping for your wedding gown. You've finally locked down the person of your dreams (which we all know was the hardest part!) so make these moments fun! The more you plan, the easier everything will be. Unexpected things will occur, but if you set a timeline that gives..
Your wedding date, your décor and your catering all depend on the space. To find yours, consider meaningful locations (have a favorite hotel or art museum?), like the best wedding venues in the U.S. or the most romantic spots to tie the knot around the world, as well as places and spaces to which you..
We know wedding planning can be a bit overwhelming, to say the least. One of the most important aspects of wedding planning is organization. Without organization, wedding planning can grow into a seemingly impossible and super stressful task. To keep the fun in planning your big day (and to help keep you sane in the..
Any bride who has spent even just one afternoon wedding planning likely regrets skipping Excel classes. With dozens of decisions, both big and small, on your horizon, creating a fine-tuned budget, well-planned timeline and paying extreme attention to detail are key. And since this is likely your first time organizing such a large scale event,..
Having kids with someone can have a huge impact on your relationship, regardless of how you plan to bring the child into the world. Whether you're getting pregnant, adopting or using any other method, there are a few things you need to agree on before you can go about raising a child together, and discussing..
Let's face it, weddings are expensive, but there are simply some things that your money should be dedicated to no matter the limit of your budget. Here are five areas of the wedding you never want to scrimp on. 1. The venue “Ambiance and quality is everything when it comes to choosing a wedding venue,”..
Photo: Parker Young Photography There are several important details that my clients never seem to think of on their own, and that's okay because they have me as a wedding planner to remind them. But when you're planning your own wedding, you should make sure that you keep the following things in mind to ensure..
