7 Types of Wedding Planners and What They Do

Planning a wedding takes a lot of work, but hiring a planner is a surefire way to lighten your load so you can keep your focus on the end result: getting married. If you’re wondering, “what does a wedding planner do?”, the answer is a lot. But while they share the basic responsibilities (i.e. making […]
The Art of Compromise: How to Plan Your Wedding Even if You Don’t Agree

It’s totally normal to bicker with your partner over wedding-planning decisions—but figuring out how to compromise will make your planning experience much smoother. You may be head over heels in love with your partner, but that doesn’t mean that you two always see eye to eye. We all know that a big part of a […]
How to Handle Wedding-Day Drama Like a Pro

No one can ruin your special day! Here are six strategies to help you deal with any wedding-day drama that comes your way. You’ve counted down the days and finally made it to your wedding! While this day is bound to be one of the most memorable times of your life, it may also come […]
16 Things You Didn’t Know Your Wedding Planner Can Do

What does a wedding planner actually do? Probably a lot more than you’d expect! Check out our list of wedding planner duties you might not be aware of. Wedding coordinators are one of the most critical components of an amazing wedding day, but you may not even realize the full scope of wedding planner duties. […]
How to Handle These 5 Tricky Money Issues Now That You’re Engaged

Do yourselves a favor and talk about these topics before tying the knot. by Jackie Lam One five-letter word has the potential to put a strain on even the strongest relationship: money. This is even more true when you’re engaged and on the brink of starting a new life together (and possibly paying for a […]
9 Ways Millennials Have Completely Changed Weddings

Here’s how today’s millennial couples are updating and personalizing wedding traditions for their big day. Weddings are filled with traditions, from what the couple wears to how they schedule the day’s events, but Millennial couples are switching things up by modernizing these wedding traditions, along with how weddings are planned. According to WeddingWire’s 2018 Newlywed […]
5 Reasons a Snowy Honeymoon Is Way Underrated

Sure, beach honeymoons are popular, but there’s nothing quite like a romantic, snowy honeymoon. Here’s why. The most popular honeymoon destinations in the world might be sunny as can be, palm tree-clad and home to white-sand and crystal-clear water beaches, but that doesn’t mean that snowy honeymoons can’t be just as incredible. Just picture cozying […]
8 Things to Start Saving for Once You’re Engaged

Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Lena Mirisola Photography Even if your parents or other loved ones are paying for your big day, there are certain wedding-related expenses that couples traditionally pay for themselves. So even if you weren’t planning on saving for a wedding, you will still need to set aside some money for […]
Exactly How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors: A Complete List

Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Joseph Lin Photography Figuring out how much to tip wedding vendors can be tricky, but wedding tipping is an important way to show your appreciation for your pros’ hard work. To avoid scrambling on the day of, we recommend creating a list of who to tip at your wedding […]
Do You Really Need a Wedding Color Palette?

Written by Hillary Hoffower • Photo: Marie Tony Photography A wedding color palette has always helped set the tone for the big day. Black and white denotes a sophisticated, formal affair; green and pink can complement a garden wedding; gold dictates a more glam setting. But these days, an array of colors (or lack thereof) […]