How to Choose an Event Venue
The venue decision shapes everything that follows: the date, the guest count, the catering, the feel. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and what to do the moment you sign.
Your Complete Wedding Planning Checklist
The best wedding plan isn't just organized...it's yours. Here's a complete checklist of everything to include, from the vendor tracker to the music do-not-play list most couples forget entirely.
Why You Should Hire a Professional Hair & Makeup Artist for Your Wedding
When the flowers are gone and the cake is eaten, the photographs are what remain. Here's why a professional wedding hair & makeup artist is one of the smartest investments in your entire budget.
How to Build a Wedding Budget
The wedding budget conversation is where most couples first realize this is more complicated than expected. Here's how to build one that works, before you fall in love with a venue you can't afford.
Planning Your Wedding Dress
Every bride has a vision for her wedding dress. The practical question is how to get there :buy, rent, or custom made. Here's an honest look at all three options, including timelines and trade-offs.
7 Rules for Being Comfortable on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is long, physically demanding, and emotionally intense — and comfort is the last thing most brides plan for. From staying hydrated and keeping snacks on hand to packing backup shoes and securing a cool room to rest in, these seven practical rules will help you feel your best from getting ready through the last dance.
Non-Traditional Wedding: Have Your Wedding on YOUR Terms
Most wedding "rules" are really just habits. Here's how to plan a non-traditional wedding that feels completely like the two of you, from the ceremony details to the decor to the dance floor (or lack thereof!).
DIY Wedding Music: Create Something Truly Your Own
We skipped the DJ at our wedding and played everything from John Coltrane to Neil Young over a five-course dinner. Guests still talk about it. Here's how DIY wedding music works...and how to do it right.
Do You Really Need a Wedding Planner?
My biggest wedding regret? Not hiring a planner. Here's an honest look at what a wedding planner does, what it costs, and how to decide if it's right for you.
White Orchid Wedding Flowers
White orchids are pure, timeless, and quietly dramatic, everything a wedding flower should be. Here's how to use them beautifully at your ceremony and reception.