The Wedding Blog

Why Wedding Planning Feels So Overwhelming (and How to Make It Manageable)

If you’re planning a wedding and secretly wondering, “Why does this feel so hard?” — you’re not alone. Most couples are shocked by how mentally exh...

The Best Tips for Planning a Wedding (From Couples Who’ve Actually Done It)

You’re newly engaged and asking the same question almost everyone asks next: Where do we even start with planning a wedding without losing our mind...

Planning a Wedding During Medical School (Without Losing Your Mind)

If you’re a medical student who just got engaged, you’re probably asking a very specific question: Is there actually a sane time to get married dur...

How to Actually Compromise on Wedding Planning (When You Want Totally Different Things)

If you’re planning a wedding and feel stuck between “I just want to sign the papers and go to dinner” and “I’ve been dreaming of a big celebration ...

Wedding Planning Is Mentally Exhausting — Is That Normal?

If you’re planning a wedding and feel like it’s constantly running in the background of your mind, even when you’re working or trying to rest, you’...

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...