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Wedding Ideas: Wedding Planning 101

Wedding Dress Shopping 101 – Words of Wisdom from Bridal Fashion Designer Trish Lee

January 28, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Finding the perfect wedding dress is without a doubt one of the most exciting decisions for a bride-to-be! Quite possibly the most beautiful garment you will ever wear, choosing your wedding dress should be an experience of a lifetime, but for many brides, the prospect of finding "The One" can be an overwhelming and even daunting task. So, we've asked Trish Lee, an up-and-coming San Francisco-based designer specializing in bespoke vintage-inspired wedding gowns, to share her advice for navigating your wedding dress shopping process.

Wedding Planning 101 – Wedding Day Timeline and Advice from Christopher Confero Design

December 3, 2013 | Junebug Weddings

Today we are going behind the scenes with Christopher Confero Design to see everything that goes into a brilliantly executed event. I am constantly in awe of Christopher's incredible work, and today we are sharing his insider knowledge, advice and general words of wisdom for achieving wedding perfection. We even have a sample wedding day timeline for you and, my personal favorite, a behind the scenes video of the complete wedding production process.

Wedding Planning 101 – Creating Wedding Reception Lounge Areas

August 27, 2013 | Junebug Weddings

Reception lounge areas are a trend that have taken the wedding world by storm, and now they are a key component on many couple's minds as they plan their wedding. We've put together some top tips on how to create a reception lounge area that is as inviting as it is functional.

Seasonal Ideas for Your Wedding Grand Exit Send Off

July 29, 2013 | editorial team

Historically thought to bring the newlyweds a bountiful and fruitful marriage, showering the couple with rice as they make their grand exit is a ritual that has been practiced for generations. Now couples are embracing alternatives to this festive tradition. Give your guests something to remember you by with these seasonally inspired send off ideas!

Wedding Planning 101 – A Guide to Wedding Gift Registries

July 22, 2013 | Junebug Weddings

It's time to grab your fiance and that scanner, and start shopping! As you've probably heard, gone are the days of simple crystal and china wedding registries. While the traditional gift registries are still the most popular, many couples have branched out to more unorthodox options. We've compiled a list here of our favorite registries of all kinds, for our newlyweds-to-be.

Wedding Planning 101 – Inside the Custom Design Process for Wedding Invitations with Zenadia Design

July 9, 2013 | editorial team

Understanding the ins and outs of wedding planning can feel like a daunting task. So to shine a little light on one important (and very fun) part of wedding planning, we asked talented invitation designer Heidi Jimenez from Zenadia Design to walk us through her company's process for creating custom wedding invitations for a client. Great stuff from a true expert! Read on!

Wedding Planning 101 – Starting with the Basics

June 19, 2013 | editorial team

The magic and beauty of weddings is that each one is unique, but when it comes to wedding planning, there are basics that every couple will need to tackle no matter what the the look, style and personality of their day. Here are a few of our Wedding Planning 101 articles to get you started on the right track!

Wedding Planning 101 – Tips for Planning a Multi-Day Event, with Madiha Khan of Exquisite Events

March 12, 2013 | editorial team

Today we have the pleasure of sharing some great tips from the expert wedding planner Madiha Khan of Exquisite Events, on how to plan a perfectly executed multi-day event! Madiha and her mother Nikki are co-owners of Exquisite Events, and renowned planners who specialize in creating fabulous multiple day events for their couples. Madiha’s wonderful tips can help you have a flawless, joyful wedding celebration! Madiha Khan of Exquisite Events: We do a number of […]

Wedding Planning 101 – Meeting with a Floral Designer, with Guest Blogger Nancy Liu Chin

February 4, 2013 | editorial team

Junebug member Nancy Liu Chin is brilliantly talented, and as an expert in the industry she has a lot of great ideas for couples as they are planning and working with a floral designer. Today she is sharing some of her beautiful designs AND tips on what you can do to ensure a successful meeting with your florist!

Wedding Planning 101 – Planning a Rehearsal Dinner

August 30, 2012 | editorial team

Besides the all-important wedding day, there are a few other events surrounding your wedding that will need planning. One such event, the rehearsal dinner, is usually held the night before the wedding. Today, I have a few planning tips and ideas to get you started, illustrated with Michèle M. Waite's beautiful images of Kate and Tony's celebratory dinner at The Corson Building.