Weddings 101

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, account for costs beyond the gown itself, and communicate your price range befor...

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 actually needs your attention right now, without feeling like you have to tackle every...

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 someone else is taking care of them. In this episode, I break down who typically handl...

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 planning her hometown wedding while living in North Carolina. From saying "I do" at C...

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 help couples save thousands of dollars while still creating a beautiful and meaningf...

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, questions, and last-minute logistics, leaving you to feel like the project manager fo...

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 the most unexpectedly stressful parts of wedding planning. In this episode, I share...

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, followed by a separate after-party celebration with family and friends, all for le...

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 episode of Weddings 101, Kyleigh Grace walks through the most common pre-wedding cel...

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 dance floor energy to ceremony audio, microphones, and hidden logistics couples ofte...