If you’re looking for wedding planning tips and advice that are practical, creative, and no-nonsense, you’re in the right place. I consider myself lucky to have spent decades helping couples bring their wedding dreams to life — and now I get to share that experience with you. Photo Credit: Special Events Magazine, May/June 2009 issue … Continue reading About Jean: Wedding Planning Advice From a Former Wedding Planner
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Marriage License 101: What Every Couple Needs to Know
ID 49641780 | Bride © Welcomia | Dreamstime.com Weddings are filled with wonderful details – dresses, flowers, music, photographers... These are usually chosen to fit the couples unique wedding style and vision to they have a wedding that is truly “them.” Legally, however, the requirements are much simpler. All you need is a valid marriage … Continue reading Marriage License 101: What Every Couple Needs to Know
What Really Matters When Hiring A Wedding Videographer
There's no shortage of options when it comes to wedding videography; you can find videographers everywhere online. What you can’t guarantee is getting someone who is right for you and will do your wedding justice. It is one of the most important days of your entire lives so you want it to capture the way … Continue reading What Really Matters When Hiring A Wedding Videographer
Wedding Calligraphy with a Twist: Meet Danielle Janeen Calligraphy
Wedding calligraphy is often associated with invitation suites, envelope addressing, and day-of stationery details. It’s a beautiful, traditional art form that adds a personal touch before the celebration even begins. But calligraphy doesn’t have to stop there. With live event calligraphy, personalization happens in real time, in front of your guests. Imagine your guests leaving … Continue reading Wedding Calligraphy with a Twist: Meet Danielle Janeen Calligraphy
Let’s Squash the Nonsense: Why Rehearsals Are Non-Negotiable (For Planners and Brides)
Lately, I’ve seen some puzzling takes floating around professional wedding groups—and even occasionally on wedding blogs aimed at brides. Some planners fretting about scheduling wedding rehearsals because it might “interfere with booking another client” (really?), and others selling the idea that a rehearsal will make your wedding perfect (spoiler alert: perfection doesn’t exist). Let’s clear … Continue reading Let’s Squash the Nonsense: Why Rehearsals Are Non-Negotiable (For Planners and Brides)
Wedding Photographers: Capturing the Day Without Losing Your Mind
Your wedding day will be over in a flash, but the wedding photos? They last a lifetime. That’s why choosing the right wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A great photographer doesn’t just take pictures—they capture the emotions, the laughter, the happy tears, and all the little moments that tell … Continue reading Wedding Photographers: Capturing the Day Without Losing Your Mind
Stand, Speak, Sign: The Role That Begins with “Dearly Beloved”
Thinking about becoming a wedding officiant? It’s a role filled with meaning, responsibility, and yes, a little bit of paperwork too. More and more people are exploring how to start a wedding officiant business—whether it begins with officiating for a friend or deciding to make it a true calling. This guest post walks you through … Continue reading Stand, Speak, Sign: The Role That Begins with “Dearly Beloved”
Wedding Pest Patrol: Keeping Bugs Away From Your Outdoor Celebration
Outdoor weddings are dreamy — sunshine, fresh air, nature all around. But let’s be real: those same outdoor vibes can also attract some very uninvited guests (and no, I don’t mean your cousin’s random plus-one). Mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other pesky party crashers can quickly turn a perfect day into a swatting frenzy, which is … Continue reading Wedding Pest Patrol: Keeping Bugs Away From Your Outdoor Celebration
Crafting Your Love Story: Why Working With Your Wedding Officiant Matters
Working with your officiant is one of the best ways to make your ceremony feel like you. Let’s be real—your ceremony might not be the longest part of the day, but it is the heart of it all. It’s when you say, “We’re in this together,” and actually make it official. So why leave something … Continue reading Crafting Your Love Story: Why Working With Your Wedding Officiant Matters
How To Choose The Best Carmel Wedding Venue
This post is sponsored by Kabir It Solutions and was written by their team. Rolling hills and sun-dappled vineyards are the perfect backdrops for the ideal wedding setting that couples can find along California's central coast. When it comes to picking a Carmel Valley wedding venue, couples will discover a wide variety of options combining … Continue reading How To Choose The Best Carmel Wedding Venue