Getting Your Venue Plans Actually Sorted Out Okay so venue plans are honestly one of those things that sounds way simpler than it actually is. You’d think it’s just like “pick a place, book it, done” but there’s this whole layer of logistics and paperwork and floor plans that nobody tells you about until you’re […]
Okay so first things first – venue costs are gonna eat your budget alive if you’re not careful The biggest mistake I see couples make is thinking they need a traditional wedding venue at all. Like I had this couple back in spring 2023 who were dead set on this gorgeous vineyard venue that was […]
Figure Out What You’re Actually Working With Okay so first thing – and I cannot stress this enough – you need to know your actual number. Not like “oh we’ll probably spend around 10k” but the real amount you can afford without going into debt or draining your emergency fund. I had this couple in […]
Okay so first things first – figure out what you actually need Look, the biggest mistake I see couples make is thinking they need a full plated dinner with 47 courses when honestly, nobody remembers the food as much as they remember having fun. I had this couple back in spring 2023 who were SO […]
What People Are Actually Spending on Weddings Right Now So the average wedding in the US costs around $30,000 to $35,000 right now. But honestly that number is kinda misleading because it depends SO much on where you live. Like a wedding in Manhattan or San Francisco? You’re looking at $50,000+ easy. Rural Kentucky or […]
Understanding What Building Plans Actually Mean for Wedding Venues So building plans aren’t just those boring blueprints contractors wave around. When you’re looking at wedding venues, the building plans tell you everything about what’s physically possible in that space. I’m talking about load-bearing walls, electrical capacity, fire exits, occupancy limits—all the stuff that determines whether […]
Okay So Here’s The Thing About Wedding Budgets Nobody Wants To Tell You The average wedding in the US costs somewhere between $28,000 and $35,000 depending on which study you read but honestly that number is kinda meaningless because your wedding isn’t average and your financial situation definitely isn’t either. I had this couple in […]
Okay So Here’s What Weddings Actually Cost These Days The national average for a wedding is around $30,000 but honestly that number is kinda misleading because it depends SO much on where you live. Like, a wedding in Manhattan is gonna run you $80k+ easy, while in rural Oklahoma you might pull off something gorgeous […]
Ok So You’ve Got 4 Months First thing you gotta know is that four months is totally doable but you’re gonna be moving FAST. Like, this isn’t the time to browse Pinterest for three weeks deciding between dusty rose and blush pink. I had a couple in spring 2023 who came to me with exactly […]
Okay so seating charts are basically the thing that will make you question every life choice The seating chart is literally the last thing most couples want to deal with and honestly I get it because I’ve seen grown adults have complete meltdowns over whether Aunt Susan can sit near Uncle Bob. Like, this is […]