photo by Marina Mauletkali Photography If you ask most couples what the best investment for their wedding was, they’ll likely say their photographer followed quickly by their wedding planner or coordinator. We are firm believers that all couples should hire a wedding planner so, at the very least, they’ll have a pro to handle all the day-of details. Most planners fall into one of the following categories: full-service planner, month-of and day-of coordinator, in-house coordinator, and wedding designer. […]
Wedding Ideas: Wedding Planning Tips
5 Tips for Planning Your Wedding in Six Months or Less
photo by Candacelynn Photography Planning your wedding in six months or less might sound impossible, but we’re here to tell you that it can be done! We’ve seen our fair share of Junebug couples opt for short engagements, and we’re always blown away by how they manage to create beautiful and unique celebrations in a short amount of time. So, we put together our top tips and resources to help you plan the wedding of your […]
Quiz: Find Out What Wedding Venue Type is Right for You
photo by Plum & Oak Photo First things first: congrats on your recent engagement! Wedding planning can feel pretty overwhelming from where you’re standing, so it’s best to take it step by step. A great place to get started is deciding where the festivities are going down. If you’re having option paralysis by so many beautiful settings to choose from to say “I do,” let us help you decide which wedding venue type is right for […]
3 Things You Should Consider Before Hiring Your Friend to Do Your Wedding
photo by Katie Hoss Wedding planning can come with some pretty tough decisions: Where should we get married? What colors should we decorate with? What should we wear? One decision you may be at a crossroads with is whether or not to use a friend as a vendor for your wedding. Whether it be photography, florist, planning, or other services, we think there are a few things you should consider before hiring a friend to do […]
How to Choose Your Wedding Date
photo by Jonnie + Garrett Wedding Photographers If you’re recently engaged, you’ve probably heard the following more times than you can count: “Congratulations! When’s the wedding?” If you don’t have an answer to that question yet, today’s post is for you! Before trying on dresses or tasting cakes, you’ve got to know when the big day is happening so you can set everything else into motion with a timeline in mind. In case you’re not sure […]
What to Consider When Deciding Between a Local or Destination Wedding
photo by Maggie Grace Photography Before you book your venue, choose your dress, or even start putting together your guest list, you have a major wedding decision to make: should you have a local or destination wedding? For some, a local wedding seems like a no-brainer, but for others, a destination wedding may be that thought you just can’t quit. If you’ve been trying to decide where to say “I do,” this post is for you! […]
Why You Really Should Write Your Own Vows
photo by Abby Roses SHOP THIS LOOK We’re not typically in the business of telling you what you should and shouldn’t do on your wedding day because we believe that every couple and every wedding is unique. However, the more we think about it, there’s one aspect of your day that we really (really) do encourage: writing your own vows. When it comes down to it, what’s most important aren’t the decorations on your […]
Why Your Wedding Photographer Isn’t Just Another Vendor
photo by Melissa Rey Photo As you start the wedding planning process, you may have wondered why certain vendors charge what they do and why they’re worth investing in. When it comes to your wedding photographer, their value has to do with so much more than a gallery of photos you receive six to eight weeks after the wedding. Before hiring someone to capture your big day, keep these reasons in mind to help you […]
Get Started With These 10 Wedding Planning Questions
First and foremost, you’re probably here because you just got engaged. Congratulations! This is one of the most exciting chapters of your life, and we want to help make it as stress-free as possible. But before you dive headfirst into wish lists and to-do lists, it’s worth taking the time to sit down together to answer a few wedding planning questions first. Not only do these questions give you a clear vision of what you […]
5 Pro-Tips for Planning the Perfect Proposal
photo by Stefanie Keeler Photography Engagement season is nearly upon us and we know a thing or two about planning the perfect proposal! Aside from purchasing the ring of their dreams, there are a few ways to make the experience truly unforgettable. We’ve enlisted the expertise of Proposal Planning in Italy‘s Martina Udicova to help you plan a proposal worthy of your love. photo by Vic Bonvicini Photography Pro-Tip 1: Choose a Meaningful Location What better way […]