Happy new year! If you became engaged over the holidays, you may be wondering who really needs an invite to your wedding. Are there too many people on your guest list? Are you unsure how to cut down your list without offending someone? You’re not alone. When I got married, we chose a smaller venue so […]

Hooray! You’re engaged! You’ve announced it to your friends and taken lots of ring selfies. You’ve been dreaming of getting married in Upstate New York or maybe the Finger Lakes. And now you’re ready to check out some venues for real. In this post, I guide you through the first steps you should take to […]

Are you thinking of hiring a wedding band? How good do you feel about signing a contract with them? Everyone has heard the story of artists who demand a jar of only green M&M’s in their dressing room. But wedding bands and DJ’s aren’t like “those people,” right? Or are they? Can you trust them […]

Hi friend! Yaaay for a three-day work week, amiright? I am popping into your inbox to thank you for signing up for my (almost) weekly insider wedding planning tips with a free Thanksgiving banner. (I say “almost” because I usually blog for 3 weeks and take the 4th week to catch up.) I know it takes […]

Yaaay! You’re engaged! As if you haven’t already taken a bunch of ring selfies, now comes the ultimate photo shoot: your engagement pictures! Your engagement photo session is a great time to get used to having your picture taken. They also help you and your photographer get comfy before they’re all up in your grill […]

You cried and screamed “Yes!” Now the fun really begins, but first you need to choose a wedding planner. You want to find the one that’s a good fit for you. But how do you do know if they’re a good fit? Where do you even start? Below I cover 4 simple steps to help […]

Oh, the dreaded “B” word: “budget.” When it comes to planning a wedding, the budget can be a huge source of anxiety and frustration – mainly because there’s not much information on how to accurately estimate for a wedding budget. And before you do ANYTHING after you get engaged (after telling your friends and family […]

As more couples look to personalize their day and downsize their wedding in favor a more intimate affair with their favorite people, restaurant weddings are becoming more popular. Having a restaurant wedding allows you to create an intimate dinner party setting rather than the traditional wedding dinner reception. If you still aren’t convinced, below are […]

Intimate weddings (meaning under 125 guests) are my favorite. I think it’s so important to share your special day with the ones that care about you and you care about the most. The whole weekend goes by so quickly. Having a smaller guest count allows you to really revel in the moment. With that said, […]

The air is getting crisp, apples and pumpkins are popping up everywhere, and I’m so excited to be talking about new trends in fall wedding colors. Guys, fall does NOT have to mean orange! These beautiful colors are perfect for a modern spin on a fall wedding and only one is slightly related to orange. […]