Wedding Planning — vendors

We spend a lot of time thinking about centerpieces, music, and flowers when wedding planning, but one of the most impactful wedding décors is often overlooked. We’re talking about lighting, from votives to spotlights and elaborate string light tents, which gives a whole other meaning to a “wedding glow.” This one element can create so much drama and really set the vibe for your dream wedding.

It can also help highlight the architecture of your venue, put a spotlight on your dancefloor or wedding cake, and keep the party going well past sunset. Leaving room in your wedding budget for lighting is an investment you won’t regret...

There’s something enchanting about weddings that fills the air with love, bringing together friends and family from all over to celebrate. Wedding flowers are a big part of creating that magical feeling. Sadly, we can’t be like Isabella in Encanto and make flowers bloom out of thin air. Instead, we rely on experienced florists to make our dreams come true. If you are a bride on a budget, we’re breaking down some expert tips to help you save on your floral budget while still getting a wow-worthy look...

Your engagement photoshoot is one of the first major milestones after saying yes to the ring. It’s a great way to get used to being in front of the camera and a low-stress time to bond with your photographer before your wedding day.

You probably have questions like what to wear, where to have the session, and what to bring with you the day of? Read on, and we’ll walk you through everything you need to know so you can perfectly prep for your engagement photoshoot...

You and your partner are the focus of your Big Day, but there are a lot of other people in the background who help turn your dream wedding into reality. We are talking about your wedding vendors, from photographers to wedding planners, and everything in between. Being able to communicate your vision and entrust them with executing it perfectly is no small effort. We’re breaking down the essential steps to vetting your wedding team so you can happily hire vendors with no regrets afterward...

Transportation might not be as exciting as other parts of wedding planning, like dress shopping or tasting a bunch of cake flavors. But figuring out how you’ll arrive for your big day is such a vital step that gets overlooked by far too many couples!

From whisking you off toward the aisle to shuttling your VIPs to where they need to be, your hired driver is a major part of your wedding day. To help, we’re calling out the most common blunders couples make along with tips so you can avoid these transportation pitfalls and be escorted carefree on your wedding day...