Weddings 101

Thinking about getting married at an Airbnb, VRBO, or another vacation rental? A vacation rental wedding can offer a unique setting, more privacy, and the opportunity to spend an entire weekend celebrating with family and friends. But turning a rental property into a functioning wedding venue involv...

Wedding guest accommodations are something many couples don't think much about until the RSVPs start coming in. Suddenly, you're navigating food allergies, vegetarian meals, accessibility concerns, mobility limitations, and other special requests, and figuring out how to accommodate everyone can fee...

Decided that an intimate wedding with 30 guests or less is right for you? Now comes the question of how to actually plan it. Even with a smaller guest list, you still have decisions to make about your budget, venue, vendors, ceremony, reception, and wedding day timeline. Knowing where to start can m...

Staring at your wedding venue’s floor plan and wondering where everything is supposed to go? Planning your wedding reception layout involves more than fitting tables into a room. You also need to think about the dance floor, DJ, bar, buffet, and all the little details that affect how comfortably you...

Creating your wedding photography shot list can quickly turn into a Pinterest rabbit hole of must-have photos, family combinations, and ideas you’re afraid you’ll regret missing. In this episode, I break down what a wedding photography shot list is actually for and how to focus on the people, relati...

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 ...

Thinking about having an intimate wedding with 30 guests or less? A smaller guest list can give you more flexibility, but it also comes with its own set of decisions. In this episode, I take a high-level look at what couples should consider before and while planning a small wedding, from why you wan...

Planning a beautiful wedding on a smaller budget can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like every venue, vendor, and detail comes with another expense. In this episode, I break down practical budget wedding ideas that can help you create a wedding that feels intentional, meaningful, and be...

DIY wedding projects can be a great way to save money and add personal touches, but how do you know when DIY is actually worth it? In this episode, I discuss how to avoid DIY wedding burnout and decide which projects make sense to handle yourself, which are better left to a professional, and when si...

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...