Category Archives: Planning Guides

Sample Wedding Reception Program: Sample Ideas & Examples

Okay So Wedding Reception Programs Actually Matter Reception programs are honestly one of those things couples either completely forget about or obsess over for no reason, and I’m gonna help you figure out what actually makes sense. The timeline matters way more than you think because your guests need to know when they can hit […]

Wedding Invitation Envelope Design: Design & Ordering Guide

Okay so envelope design is actually where most couples mess up their invitations The envelope is literally the first thing your guests see and I cannot tell you how many times I’ve watched someone open a gorgeous invitation suite only to have it arrive in the most boring white rectangle that screams “office supply store.” […]

Wedding Agenda Examples: Sample Ideas & Examples

Wedding Agenda Examples That Actually Work Okay so wedding agendas are one of those things couples don’t think about until like three weeks before the wedding and then they’re panicking because nobody knows what’s happening when. I’ve seen this play out probably a hundred times at this point and honestly it’s kinda preventable if you […]

Sample Wedding Ceremony Script: Sample Ideas & Examples

Okay So Wedding Ceremony Scripts Right so you need a ceremony script and you’re probably overthinking this like everyone does. I’ve planned literally hundreds of weddings and the ceremony script is where couples get weirdest about everything because it’s like, the most public part but also the most personal? Anyway let me just dump everything […]

Design Invitation Cards: Design & Ordering Guide

Okay so you wanna design invitation cards Start with your paper weight because honestly this is where most people mess up right from the beginning. You need at least 80lb cardstock for anything that’s going standalone, but I usually tell clients 100lb or 110lb feels more substantial in your hands. Spring 2023 I had this […]

Wedding Card Design Ideas: Design & Ordering Guide

Okay so wedding card design is where people lose their minds The first thing you gotta know is that your save-the-dates and invitations aren’t the same thing and I still have clients in 2024 who think they can just send one card and call it done. Nah. Save-the-dates go out 6-8 months before (destination weddings […]

Wedding Contract Sample: Sample Ideas & Examples

Wedding Contract Samples You Actually Need Okay so wedding contracts are honestly one of those things people completely mess up or skip entirely and then wonder why everything went sideways. I’ve seen it happen so many times that I started keeping a folder of contract disasters just to remind myself why this matters. The basic […]

Marriage Invitation Card Sample: Sample Ideas & Examples

Marriage Invitation Card Samples That Actually Work Okay so you need marriage invitation wording and honestly this is where like 80% of couples freeze up completely. I had this bride last spring 2023 who literally sent me fourteen different drafts because she couldn’t decide if “request the honor of your presence” sounded too stuffy or […]

Wedding Brochure Examples: Sample Ideas & Examples

Wedding Brochure Basics That Actually Matter Okay so wedding brochures are one of those things vendors either overthink completely or just throw together last minute and honestly both approaches drive me a little crazy. I’ve been doing wedding planning consultations since like 2009 and the number of times I’ve seen gorgeous couples hand me a […]

Wedding Brochure Ideas: Complete Guide

Basic Brochure Structure That Actually Works Okay so wedding brochures are kinda like your first impression in paper form and honestly most people get them completely wrong. I’ve seen so many couples (and even some vendors, which drives me nuts) create these massive information dumps that nobody actually reads. Your brochure needs to answer the […]