Okay so invitation layouts are basically where most couples get stuck The layout is literally how all your information sits on the card and honestly it matters way more than people think. I had this couple back in spring 2023 who kept sending me Pinterest screenshots of invitations they loved but when we tried to […]

Setting Up Your Zola Account Okay so Zola is basically the planning platform I recommend to like 80% of my couples now and I started pushing it hard around spring 2022 when I had this bride who was using three different apps and kept losing track of her guest addresses. Zola keeps everything in one […]

So You Need to Plan a Rehearsal Dinner Okay first thing – figure out who’s actually paying for this because that changes everything. Traditionally it’s the groom’s parents but honestly in 2024 that rule is kinda out the window. I had a couple last spring where the bride’s parents, groom’s parents, AND the couple themselves […]

Okay So Here’s How You Actually Plan a Wedding for 25k Right so 25 thousand dollars sounds like a lot until you start actually booking things and then you’re like wait where did half of it go already. I had this couple back in spring 2023 who came to me with exactly this budget and […]

Okay so western wedding decorations without breaking the bank The burlap obsession needs to chill but honestly it’s still one of your best friends when you’re doing western theme on a budget. I had this couple in spring 2023 who wanted full ranch vibes but had like $800 total for ALL decorations and I’m telling […]

Why Long Tables Are Actually Kind of a Big Deal Okay so long table seating plans are having this massive moment right now and honestly they’re so different from traditional round tables that you need to approach the whole planning thing completely differently. I had this bride in spring 2023 who was SO set on […]

Reddit Wedding Planning Is Actually Really Useful If You Know Where to Look Okay so Reddit is kinda like this massive wedding planning brain trust that nobody really talks about in the traditional wedding world but honestly it’s saved my butt more times than I can count. I had this bride in spring 2023 who […]

Set Your Actual Number First Okay so the biggest mistake I see is brides saying “I want a budget wedding” but not actually writing down what they can spend. Like in spring 2023 I had this bride who kept saying she was budget-conscious but hadn’t looked at her bank account in months and it was… […]

Okay So First Things First About Assigned Seating Assigned seating is basically when you tell every single guest exactly where to sit at your reception, not just which table but which specific chair. And honestly? It’s kinda the most stressful part of wedding planning that nobody warns you about until you’re knee-deep in a spreadsheet […]

Okay so wedding planning is basically a giant checklist on steroids First thing you gotta know is that most couples start planning about 12-15 months before the wedding date. Some people do it in 6 months and honestly it’s doable but you’ll be stressed. I had this couple in spring 2023 who tried to plan […]