The Wedding Blog

How to Be the Best Maid of Honor for a Low-Key Bride

Wondering how to support a quiet, introverted bride as the maid of honor? If your best friend’s wedding is small and low-key, your role is less abo...

How to Plan a Wedding Guest List Without Losing Your Mind (or Friends)

Stressed about cutting your guest list or managing RSVPs? Here's a simple system using a spreadsheet to make wedding guest planning way easier and ...

Can You Have Two Maids of Honor? Here’s How to Make It Work

Thinking about having two Maids of Honor but not sure if it’ll work out? You’re not alone! Many modern brides are choosing Co-Maids of Honor to avo...

Wedding Planning Horror Stories: How to Stay Sane and Still Get Married

Is it just me, or does planning a wedding turn everyone around you into a critic?You're not alone. From uninvited guest list additions to intense f...

Wedding Planning for Overthinkers: How to Stay Sane and Actually Enjoy It

Feeling overwhelmed by every little wedding decision? You’re not alone. Many brides and grooms struggle with overthinking during the planning proce...

11 Wedding Planning Hacks That Actually Save You Time, Stress, and Money

What’s one wedding planning tip you wish you knew earlier? Turns out, there are some genius hacks couples swear by—simple ideas that can make a hug...

"Write My Maid of Honor Speech!"—A Short, Sweet Guide for the Anxious and Overwhelmed

Nervous about your maid of honor speech? You’re not alone—and good news: heartfelt and short always wins. You don’t need to be a stand-up comedian ...

How Much Extra Should You Budget for Wedding Surprises? Here’s the Real Scoop

Wondering how much "oh sh*t" money to pad into your wedding budget? You're not alone. Many couples underestimate last-minute expenses and end up st...

How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech When You Don’t Like the Groom

Weddings are supposed to be joyful celebrations, but what happens when you’re the maid of honor and the groom just isn’t your cup of tea? Maybe he’...

Should You Hire a High-End Wedding Planner or Go Local? Here's How to Decide (With a Spreadsheet!)

Planning a wedding is a massive undertaking—especially when it’s a destination event at a high-end venue. If you're a Type A bride with a refined d...

Are You Planning Your Wedding "Wrong" If You’re Not Stressed?

Introduction You’re four months out from your wedding. Vendors are booked, your budget is (mostly) under control, and somehow… you’re not stressed....

Groomsmen on Point: How to Keep Your Crew Organized with a Wedding Spreadsheet

Planning a wedding is enough of a project without having to also herd a group of well-meaning (but occasionally chaotic) groomsmen. If you’re a gro...

Groomsmen on Point: How to Keep Your Crew Organized with a Wedding Spreadsheet

Planning a wedding is enough of a project without having to also herd a group of well-meaning (but occasionally chaotic) groomsmen. If you’re a gro...