Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Small Wedding
Planning the most important event of your life can be very exciting, but we all know that weddings are expensive. In 2022, the national average cost of a wedding was around $30,000, not including the engagement ring. For most people, this is a lot of money to spend on...
3 Tasks To Check Off Before Scouting A Venue
Landscape by Taylor Jordan Photography You are engaged!! Congrats! Hopefully, you shared the good news with your loved ones, popped some bubbly, and basked in the happy glow with your new fiancé. Now it’s time to plan a wedding…and perhaps you’ve...
3 Things You Don’t Want To Leave Off Your Wedding Checklist
Weddings, sweet weddings. From that first eager dress shopping appointment to the last dragged out confirmation of the little details you no longer care about, wedding checklists are the ultimate planning tool. Regardless of where you are in your wedding planning...
3 Key Things You Need To Know While Planning A Barn Wedding
Over the past few years, barn weddings have become extremely popular in the wedding industry. In 2015, Vogue released a list of eleven stunning farm wedding venues across the country stating, “It makes perfect sense: The country settings—isolation, simplicity, and...
Stressed = Desserts Spelled Backwards: Survive Planning Your Wedding Throughout and Even After The Holidays
The festive season has come and gone, and for many, it was time for relaxation and being with your loved ones, but some may be focusing on planning their big day amidst this season as well. There was also a lot going on—office Christmas parties, family gatherings,...
Tips for Planning a Memorable Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents the night before the wedding. Both families, the wedding party, and often select out-of-town guests are invited to the lighthearted occasion. Often more casual and intimate, there are a few things to...
Newly Engaged? Congratulations! “Now What?”
It’s one of the most exciting times in your life, but often the question “What do I do next?” distracts brides from enjoying the time leading up to their big day. If questions about the planning process, to-do lists, and thoughts of Pinterest boards...
The 5 Best Wedding Ideas Currently on TikTok
I’ve learned many things from the internet, but nothing compares to the knowledge I’ve gained from hours of mindless scrolling on TikTok. Brides have taken over the app, sharing everything from the planning process, dress shopping, and budgeting tips, and I have...
Ten Lighthearted Wedding Observations from the Father of the Bride
A couple of years have passed since my daughter married a wonderful man. Whenever I look back on that day, I get a tug in my stomach, remembering both the worries and the joys of the moment. An engineer by trade, I always try to share the lessons I have learned. These...
