Planning a wedding with two venues can add another layer of logistics, especially when your ceremony is at a church and your reception is held at a separate reception venue. In this episode, I sit down with Marlee Euman to talk about how she planned her Baton Rouge wedding, with her Catholic Church ceremony followed by a reception at an all-inclusive reception venue. We talk about everything from choosing a date and setting a budget to selecting vendors, creating a timeline, and deciding which details were actually worth including.
Marlee shares how she approached an all-inclusive reception venue, navigated unexpected costs, handled day-of coordination, and planned transportation between her church and reception. We also talk about her guest list, wedding attire, DIY details, photography and entertainment, and the tools and vendors that helped her stay organized. Along the way, Marlee explains what it was like planning a Catholic wedding and incorporating personal touches like a wedding painter and a unique guest book.
Throughout our conversation, Marlee comes back to one of the biggest lessons from her wedding: you do not have to do everything you see online. I hope this conversation helps you step back from the endless wedding ideas, figure out what actually fits your personality and priorities, and plan a wedding that feels like yours.
Photo by: @tayloredwardsphoto
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Wedding Painter: @nicolecottencallac
Ceremony: St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, LA
Photographer: @tayloredwardsphoto
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