Weddings 101

Planning a beautiful wedding on a smaller budget can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like every venue, vendor, and detail comes with another expense. In this episode, I break down practical budget wedding...

DIY wedding projects can be a great way to save money and add personal touches, but how do you know when DIY is actually worth it? In this episode, I discuss how to avoid DIY wedding burnout and decide which projects...

Wedding dress shopping can be exciting, but it can also get overwhelming quickly when you start seeing gowns that are far outside your budget. In this episode, I walk through how to set a realistic wedding dress budget...

If you’re three or four months out from your wedding and feeling like your to-do list is suddenly out of control, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m helping you step back from the overwhelm and figure out what...

Who is actually responsible for setting up your wedding, cleaning everything up, and handling questions on the wedding day? These details are easy to overlook, especially when couples assume the venue, planner, or...

Planning a wedding from another state comes with unique challenges, but Bailey's Minnesota wedding proves it can also be an incredible experience. In this episode, I sit down with Bailey to discuss what it was like...

Your wedding venue will likely be one of the biggest expenses in your wedding budget, but choosing a traditional wedding venue isn't your only option. In this episode, I cover non-traditional wedding venues that can...

Planning your wedding isn't just about booking vendors. It's also about making sure everyone has the right information at the right time. Without a communication plan, it's easy to feel buried in emails, timelines...

Creating a wedding seating chart sounds simple, until you're trying to balance family dynamics, friend groups, plus-ones, venue layouts, and last-minute RSVP changes. For many couples, table assignments become one of...

Can you really plan a beautiful wedding and celebration for under $5,000? Megan did. In this episode of Weddings 101, I sit down with Megan, a bride who planned an intimate wedding at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, Texas...

Planning pre-wedding events can feel exciting, but also confusing once you start wondering which celebrations you actually need, who plans them, who gets invited, and how much everything is supposed to cost. In this...

Trying to decide between hiring a wedding DJ or using a playlist for your reception? In this episode, I break down the real pros and cons of DIY wedding music versus hiring a professional DJ. From reception flow and...

Should you do a first look before your wedding ceremony, or wait for the traditional aisle reveal? In this episode, I break down the emotional, practical, and logistical differences between first looks and traditional...

Catering is one of the biggest expenses in wedding planning, and for many couples, it’s also one of the most surprising. If you’ve started getting quotes and are wondering why wedding food costs so much, you’re not...

Wedding vendor contracts can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not used to reading legal language. But understanding your contracts is one of the most important steps in protecting your wedding experience and...