There are so many moving parts on your wedding day that something is bound to slip through the cracks. Right? Wrong! This week, we're dishing with an incredible LA wedding planner and compiling a list of the things she most often sees couples forget to plan for or bring to their wedding day.
Read MoreWeddings are emotionally charged celebrations, meaning that emotions run high and can be overwhelming at times (for everyone involved). But, what if you're a people pleaser?
Read MoreManage expectations and set yourself up for success on your wedding day.
Read MoreWhat factors into your photographer’s pricing when you’re having a micro wedding? Get the in’s and out’s of the true cost of photography on this episode of The Wedding Dish podcast
Read More“It was important to us that everyone felt seen and heard during the wedding planning process. We made time to have conversations with each of our family members to make sure that we knew their expectations and what was important to them early on.”
Read MoreThis one's for our best humans and people of honor out there! If you're giving a toast, you want it to slay. You want everyone to enjoy it (and hear it). If you're sentimental, maybe you're looking for some happy tears; those of us who like to laugh might be hoping to add a joke or two into the mix.
Read MoreIf you're using Instagram to search out vendors or ideas for your specific venue or area, you're going about it the hard way. Searching hashtags is tough - and geotagging is unreliable. This is why Juli recommends using Pinterest. Pinterest is a great tool for wedding planning. It functions as a visual search engine. Juli's bringing all the tips to make using Pinterest effective, productive, and fun!
Read MoreAfter a lot of back and forth, an intimate bayside elopement was the right fit for Sani and Zee - and, in the end, they couldn't have been happier. We're dishing about how this adorable couple met in graduate school in the US, fell in love (after someone flaked repeatedly on planned dates), and got married.
Read MoreAndré wasn't interested in every aspect of wedding planning, but his partner didn't want him to feel left out. Sometimes what's fun for one of us isn't always the other person's cup of tea. It's never easy to have tough conversations (that's why they're called tough!), especially surrounding something as emotionally charged as planning a wedding. But it almost always feels better afterward - and it sets you up for success as a couple because you have an open line of communication.
Read MoreCalling all game lovers, this one's for you! Diana and her husband met in Romania, where they both grew up. Traveling to the UK to spend the weekend with Diana, their "first date" was a weekend of games, laughing, and fun; since then, they haven't stopped playing games together.
This love of competition in combination with their desire to have better conversations inspired a cool card game - and app! - called Better Topics.
Bonus: hear all about some really cool Romanian traditions surrounding weddings, family, and more!
Read MoreThis week, we're dishing about relationships and s-e-x. Carolin shares her secrets to making those honeymoon nights last.
Read MoreWhen your work schedule isn't flexible, holiday weekends become a very viable option for planning your wedding. Getting married over a holiday comes with unique challenges and benefits. If you're seeing holiday commercials on TV, you can assume that a venue that is open to the general public (like a country club, hotel, or restaurant) will have holiday decor. Sometimes it's just twinkle lights, while other times you'll find nutcrackers or a tree.
Read More“As a wedding magazine editor, I have a birds' eye view of wedding trends that are happening around the country. Some of those "trends" are indeed shifts, meaning they're sticking around for awhile.” This week, we’re dishing with Brittny Drye, Love Inc.
Read MoreAre you considering eloping? Or having a beautiful, intimate backyard wedding? You're not alone. Many couples have decided that big weddings aren't the right fit for them. Regardless of the wedding size, your day can still be absolutely stunning and filled with love!
Read MoreAre you an adventurer or a leisure traveler? Do you prefer safari or city? Beach or mountains? With so many options, how do you choose the right honeymoon for you? This week, we're dishing about honeymoon planning. From the best things to pack to the best location for you to how much time to take and everything in between!
Read MoreUnderstanding your strengths and weaknesses plays a bigger part in wedding planning than most of us realize.
Me? I'm not great at planning in general. And, Victoria isn't either.
Pushing ourselves to do something we're not the best at can often lead to unnecessary stress, disappointment, and frustration.
So, play to your strengths and hire a professional or ask for help for the other stuff.
Read MoreThere are a lot of logistics that go into wedding planning - and rentals are no exception.
Even if a tent is your "plan B", you need to reserve it in advance or you might be out of luck.
Adam The Tent Guy from Tent-All Rent-All is answering all of our questions. From tent size to table size to which type of tent is best for which season (and even time of day!).
Read MoreThe story of how we met is actually the story of how we didn't meet for a super long time. We went to the same tiny college, we taught at the same school... We have tons of friends in common. It's hysterical that we didn't meet for 20 years.
Myka and Dagan got married in Newport, OR. The day was perfect, but the planning process was not. Planning a wedding long-distance meant that these two weren't able to enjoy the "togetherness" of planning a wedding.
Hear their story on this week's episode of The Wedding Dish!
Read MoreThis eco-friendly destination wedding in Playa del Carmen, MX, almost didn't happen - or so she thought! While vacationing, Jessica thought that Greg had not only decided not to propose but that he was going to break up with her when they got home. Spoiler: she was wrong!
Read MoreWhen it comes to personalizing wedding ceremonies, we often think of writing our own vows, customizing the unity celebration, or choosing readings that mean something personal to us. Maybe we even think of having someone close to us perform the ceremony. But, the options are truly limitless! Allie the Wedding Officiant shares stories of how her couples have created truly unique celebrations in this week's episode.
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