Okay so $20k for a wedding is totally doable I’m gonna be straight with you – a $20,000 wedding budget puts you in this interesting middle zone where you can have a really nice day but you also need to be smart about where you spend. I planned this wedding in spring 2023 where the […]

Start With Your Table Count and Shape First Okay so the biggest mistake I see couples make is they start assigning people to tables before they even know how many tables they’re gonna have or what shape they are. Like seriously just stop. You need to talk to your venue coordinator first and find out […]

The Master Timeline Checklist (Because You Need Structure Even If You Hate It) Okay so the biggest mistake I see couples make is thinking they can just wing wedding planning or that they’ll remember everything in their heads. Nah. You need lists. Like, actual written-down lists that you can check off because there’s something weirdly […]

12 Months Out: Lock Down The Big Stuff Okay so the second you get engaged everyone’s gonna ask about the date and honestly that needs to be like your first move. Pick your date or at least narrow it down to a season because literally everything else depends on this. I had this couple in […]

Okay so wedding budget items, let me just dump everything I know The venue is obviously your biggest chunk and honestly this is where most couples mess up because they see a pretty barn or ballroom and sign the contract without realizing that “venue rental” doesn’t include literally anything else. You’re gonna need chairs, tables, […]

Getting Your Backyard Ready Without Going Broke Okay so first thing you gotta do is actually walk around your backyard with your phone and take like a million photos at different times of day. I learned this the hard way with a client in spring 2023 who was convinced her backyard looked amazing, but when […]

Getting Your Photography Shot List Together Okay so first thing you gotta know is that your photographer probably already has their own checklist, but trust me when I say you need to make your own too. I learned this the hard way in summer 2021 when a bride came to me three weeks AFTER her […]

Pick Your Beach Wisely Because Location Changes Everything Okay so first thing – not all beaches cost the same and this is where people mess up right from the start. Public beaches are usually free or like $50-$100 for a permit depending on your state. I had this couple in summer 2021 who insisted on […]

Okay so $15k for a wedding is totally doable Look, I’ve planned weddings on this budget like a hundred times and honestly it’s one of my favorite price points because you can still do really nice stuff without cutting every single corner. You’re not gonna get the luxury venue with the chandeliers and passed champagne […]

Okay so you’ve got 5 months to plan a wedding First thing – don’t panic. I know everyone’s gonna tell you that’s impossible but honestly I’ve planned like 30+ weddings in this timeframe and they turned out great. Some were even better than the ones with 18 months of planning because there’s less time to […]