Expert Advice
Need some help planning your wedding? We got you, boo.
Start with our general Wedding Checklist 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 articles down below.
Wondering where to start? These may help:
Our Most Recent Wedding Planning Articles:
The Ultimate Guide To Creating Your Wedding Website
Your wedding website is kind of a big deal. It's the digital home base for all things related to your big day. So how do you actually create one? You're in the right place! We've teamed up with our friends at Minted to give you The Ultimate Guide To Creating Your Wedding Website—from choosing the right template to what (and what not) to include, as well as how to spread the word about your site.
How To Livestream Your Marriage Proposal
It's no secret that during a pandemic, popping the question in a well-populated location has been put on the back burner...along with extravagant engagement parties. So how do you propose in private while still sharing the milestone moment? We've got the answer: Put a stream on it!
When Not To Wear Your Engagement Ring
It's understandable that you never want to take your ring off; however, there are a few instances where it's best to place your bling in a pretty ring box for safekeeping. Here are 7 times you won't want to wear your engagement ring—ensuring you preserve that brilliant shine for years to come!
6 Ways to Combat Wedding Planning Stress
Wedding planning is innately stressful. Wedding planning in 2020 is the equivalent of a dumpster fire. Here are 6 ways to combat wedding planning stress, and to help you feel a bit more in control during this crazy-chaotic time.
How To Plan a Wedding While Working a 9–5
When working full-time, any task as enormous as wedding planning feels like a second job! When are you supposed to fit in tasks like venue tours, cake tastings, and makeup trials when you're already committed to a 9–5? See our 9 tips to best fit in wedding planning—while you work!
The Most Creative Covid Wedding Ideas We've Seen!
Yes, a pandemic will inevitably make your wedding look different—but these couples didn't let it put a damper on their I Dos! With a bit of creativity, they found ways to rework their celebration to make it both safe AND sentimental.
12 Perks of Micro Weddings and Elopements
Our favorite thing about micro weddings and elopements is that they open up endless possibilities. When it's just you and your boo, or a cozy VIP guest list, you're able to craft a thoughtfully-curated event full of authenticity, meaning, and connection—without the stress of having to "please" everyone. Here are 12 perks of having a supremely intimate event.
9 Ways To Make Your Virtual Wedding A Bonafide Bash
Yes, you know you need a snappy internet connection along with one or more digital devices to live stream your wedding, but how do you make your virtual wedding a bonafide bash? We've put together a list of 9 things that'll help make your virtual wedding a real party!
Small Wedding Details that are High on Style
There's no reason to skimp on style just because you're having a small wedding. It's all in the details, right? That's why we've rounded up 14 of the most stylish and stunning small wedding details we've seen.
13 Elopement and Micro Wedding Details We're Obsessed With
Need ideas for your elopement or micro wedding? You're in the right place! We've listed 14 small wedding details we're simply obsessed with...proving that even mini weddings can have mega style.
Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue: COVID-19 Edition
Here is a supplemental list of 40 more questions you may need to ask your venue when it comes to wedding planning during coronavirus. Paired with our main list, you can rest easy knowing you're doing all you can to cover your bases during this unprecedented time.
9 Reasons We're Obsessed with Winter Weddings
Warm up to the idea of a winter wedding! In our humble opinion, it's probably the most underrated wedding season. From off-season savings to cozy food stations and glittering décor, we're talking about the 9 reasons we're obsessed with winter weddings.
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.
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