Expert Advice
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Start with our Wedding Checklists, download our free wedding printables, and be sure to check out our "Questions to Ask…" series for guidance on finding your wedding venue and hiring your wedding vendors! Plus, there are a TON of helpful, expertly-written wedding planning articles down below.
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Interview: This Bride's Wedding Was Canceled Due To COVID-19 (she's also a wedding planner!)
We're interviewing one of our Here Comes The Guide clients, Kelly Soto – Catering / Events Director at Cress Creek Country Club. Her wedding was canceled due to COVID-19, and she has quite the story to share!
9 Ways To Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date
If you had to postpone or cancel your wedding due to COVID-19, but still want to commemorate your original date, we've got you! Here are 9 ideas to honor the OG wedding day.
6 Reasons Why Weekday Weddings Rock
As more and more couples scramble to reschedule their weddings, less and less Saturday dates become available. And while that may seem less-than-ideal, don't get discouraged! There are some major benefits to having a weekday wedding.
How To Choose A Wedding Venue—When You Can't See It In Person!
Whether you're wedding planning during the COVID-19 pandemic or simply wanting to view venues in a far-flung location, what better way to find your ideal venue from home than with a live virtual site tour? We break down the process of choosing a wedding venue through FaceTime, Skype, or Duo!
How To Virtually Plan (and Live Stream!) Your Wedding
Many engaged couples aren't letting things like a global pandemic or social distance get in their way of getting married. Because love always wins. Here's how to virtually plan every aspect of your wedding. And even live stream the big day!
How To Postpone Your Wedding
Since weddings and social events can contribute to the spread of COVID-19, many couples are scrambling to reschedule their big day. If your wedding is affected by the coronavirus pandemic and you need to "change the date", here are the steps to take. You got this!
3 Things To Do if COVID-19 is Affecting Your Wedding Planning
This whole COVID-19 pandemic is still super up in the air, and everyone's wedding planning is going to be affected in a different way. We're not gonna try to pretend we have all the answers to all the unique and difficult scenarios, but we do have 3 things every engaged couple should do if you're planning your wedding during the coronavirus chaos.
7 Wedding Planning Tasks You Can Conquer From The Comfort Of Your Couch
During this COVID-19 crisis we've all had to get virtual. (Thank goodness we live in the digital age!) Here are 7 wedding planning tasks you can cross off your list without ever leaving home.
Wedding Planning During COVID-19 (Let's Try To Make The Best Of Plan B)
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the wedding industry incredibly hard. But instead of wallowing in a wine-soaked pity party, we want to lighten the mood and inspire each other to action. Here are some tips and resources to help navigate these uncharted waters.
Who Pays for Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup?
One of the highlights of the wedding day is getting glammed up the morning-of with your 'maids, free-flowing mimosas in hand. But the question is, who pays for the bridal party's hair and makeup? We've got answers!
How To Create Your Wedding Timeline
No matter what kind of wedding you're having, one thing is for certain: Timing is everything! Here are some questions that will help shape your wedding timeline, as well as a sample timeline to use as a guide as you begin putting together your own.
How To Have A Summer Camp Wedding
There's a reason camp weddings are becoming so popular: They often last a full weekend, which means more time to hang with your closest friends and family…and they're also in a stunning rustic location—perfect for nature-loving couples. If you're thinking of hosting a camp wedding, here are some tips from my perfectly-imperfect wedding to yours.
How To Have A Minimalist Wedding
We like to think of minimalism as clearing away the clutter, eliminating the frills, and being very intentional about what you choose to be part of your big day. Here's how to Marie Kondo your wedding.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Weddings: How To Choose
Are you trying to decide between an indoor or outdoor wedding? Let us help simplify this all-important decision! We offer the one word it ALL comes down to, and then break out the PROs and CONs of each. Plus, there's a happy medium to consider! We got you, boo.
Top 7 Reasons To Attend A Wedding Show
Thinking of going to a wedding expo? Our bridal fair partners divulge the top 7 reasons why you should!
16 Out-of-the-Box Wedding Venue Ideas
If the vision you have for your wedding is far from cookie-cutter, start with an unexpected or unconventional venue! We've listed 16 ideas for nontraditional locations that will take your wedding to next-level status.
How To Make Things Easy On Your Bridesmaids
Even though the wedding is technically your big day, you still want your bridesmaids to have a blast along the way! Follow these 12 steps to a blissfully-happy bridal party.
18 Fetching Wedding Ideas for Dog Lovers
We've all seen those precious pictures of puppy ring bearers and Dogs of Honor, but sometimes it's just not possible to include your dog in the actual wedding! If you can't bring your pooch to the party, here are 18 pawsitively awesome ways to incorporate your dog(s) into the big day—without having them physically present.
23 Ways To Infuse LGBTQ+ Pride Throughout Your Wedding
Love is love, just like weddings are weddings. But if you're looking to put your LGBTQ+ pride on full display, here are 23 vibrant ways to work it into your big day!
Questions to Ask a DJ or Live Entertainment
Too often choosing the entertainment is left to the end of your overwhelming "Wedding To Do List"—but it shouldn’t be! Not only does music set the appropriate mood, but a skilled Master or Mistress of Ceremonies will gracefully guide your guests from one spotlight moment to another. To get you started, we've put together this list of questions that will help you evaluate a DJ, band, or other entertainer.
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