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photo by Stephanie Bailey Photography<\/a> | see more of this real wedding here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years you know the world <\/span>looks a little different<\/span><\/a> lately. Which means that wedding planning in 2022 has changed, in some good and some challenging ways. <\/span>At Junebug<\/span><\/a>, we’re here to help you navigate wedding planning like a pro. So no matter when you’re thinking about saying “I do,” here’s what to expect if you’re 2022 wedding planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

The First Rule of 2022 Wedding Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first rule of wedding planning this year is that there are no rules. Sure, wedding rules are all meant to be broken in other years. But this year it’s easier than ever to make your wedding look however you want it to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to elope in <\/span>a colorful dress<\/span><\/a>? Do it. Considering hosting at a <\/span>totally unique venue<\/span><\/a>? This is your chance. Every wedding is different but they’re especially different when you can <\/span>question every tradition<\/span><\/a> you’ve ever seen and incorporate <\/span>new ideas you’ve never heard of<\/span><\/a>. It’s an exciting time to be planning your wedding! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Wedding Vendors Are Strained<\/span><\/h2>\n

Planning a wedding in 2022 does come with its own challenges though. The biggest challenge is that two year’s worth of lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings are being lifted. So, two year’s worth of weddings are happening <\/span>now<\/span><\/i>. The time of year typically considered “peak wedding season” didn’t ever end in 2021—your vendors are likely still in the throes of a very busy season.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means they have less availability. Communicating with them is also going to be a little bit harder. It’s more important than ever to have <\/span>an expert wedding planner<\/span><\/a> that you trust with your vision and <\/span>your budget<\/span><\/a>. Wedding planners will help manage your budget to ensure you can splurge on your priorities and cut costs where it makes sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you sincerely can’t afford a wedding planner, make the most of all of your vendor communications by creating <\/span>a top notch mood board<\/span><\/a> to ensure your team is all on the same page. Gather the <\/span>inspiration<\/span><\/a> you find online and create your mood board to share with your photographer, officiant, florist, and the team behind <\/span>your wedding cake<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Junebug Tip:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Inflation and rising costs worldwide mean that pricing is going to increase everywhere. From <\/span>your decor<\/span><\/a> to your wedding vendors, keep <\/span>your realistic budget<\/span><\/a> nearby through every step of planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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image by Laetitia Donaghy Photography<\/a> | see more of this real wedding here.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Many Venues are Fully Booked<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first step in the wedding planning process is locking down your venue and wedding date. Depending on your priority, you can go about choosing <\/span>your wedding venue<\/span><\/a> in two different ways—based on your date or based on your location.<\/span><\/p>\n