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On this page, you will find all the things you need to get you started. From free printable resources and expenses to remember, to movie suggestions to get you in the wedding planning mood.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR WEDDING STYLE || FREE WEDDING STYLE WORKSHEET
In the early stages of wedding planning, you may be overwhelmed trying to hone in on the theme you want for your wedding. It can feel like information and decision overload in the beginning. This post includes a free printable wedding style finder worksheet that you and your partner can complete to help narrow down how you envision your big day! Once you have your style, you will know what types of venues to look for and how to go about planning your big day to make it yours.
ENGAGEMENT KEEPSAKES YOU’LL WANT TO ADD TO YOUR CART
Here you will find a collection of engagement-themed products to celebrate the joyous time between saying “yes” and saying “I do”!
These items would make great gifts for yourself, a newly engaged friend, or your future spouse. Whether you are wanting a keepsake to remember your engagement location, something to wear while you wedding plan, or an ornament to add to the tree this year, I’ve got you covered!
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SAVE THE DATES
The cost of wedding stationery can add up fast!
In this blog post I will discuss how you can save money on your save the dates while still getting the custom look you want.
You may think that the word custom would equate to more expensive, but there are many programs and companies that will allow you to create your own stationery for a fraction of the cost. So if you are looking to save some money with inexpensive stationery I will show you how! By now, you have probably noticed that products and services that are targeted towards weddings are automatically more expensive. For example, an occasion bouquet in a vase may be $39.99 on a regular day but that same bouquet in a vase could be upwards of $100. It can be the same with stationery. Many of the mainstream invitation companies may also be charging more just because it is for a wedding. Keeping this in mind below are some companies you can go through to get the look you want for less.
SAYING ‘I DO’ TO THE PERFECT VENUE: QUESTIONS TO ASK EVERY WEDDING VENUE YOU TOUR
Choosing the ideal wedding venue means finding the perfect setting for the opening chapter of your lifelong love story. Before you sign on the dotted line and make your commitment official, it's essential to ask all the right questions to avoid hiccups and frustrations later on. In this blog post, we'll dig into the crucial questions you should ask your wedding venue before taking the plunge. From logistics to hidden costs, these questions will help you feel confident in your decision.
This includes a FREE printable list of questions to bring along on your venue tours!
UNEXPECTED WEDDING EXPENSES TO ADD TO YOUR BUDGET
While crafting your budget, it's crucial to consider not only the obvious costs but also the unexpected expenses that might pop up along the way. Throughout your engagement, it can be easy to become overwhelmed as the costs begin to add up. This post contains a list of commonly forgotten expenses when planning a wedding, so you can add them to your budget from the beginning!
FREE EDITABLE WEDDING PLANNING CHECKLIST
Congratulations on your engagement! Below you will find a FREE template for an editable checklist to help you stay organized as you embark on your wedding planning journey. This template starts twelve months out and takes you all the way up until the big wedding week! Since every vendor has their own deadlines and your engagement timeframe and wedding is unique, you can edit and add any tasks that pertain to your wedding.
THE BEST WEDDING MOVIES TO WATCH WHILE PLANNING
Wedding planning can be filled with both joy and stress. So much of wedding planning can be done from the comfort of your own couch! Something we did to make the wedding planning process more fun was making a fun drink or snack and watching my favorite wedding-themed movies. Whether I was with my fiance selecting a guest list, with my girlfriends before my bachelorette, or making flower arrangements with my mom and sister, these movies were guaranteed to put us in the “goin’ to the chapel” spirit!
THE FIRST 5 THINGS TO DO AFTER GETTING ENGAGED
So… you just got engaged, congratulations! A milestone that is the start of an exciting journey towards marriage, and also an occasion that can bring a flood of emotions from sheer bliss to utter stress. As I stood in shock following the engagement, my mind raced with many thoughts. Amidst the joy and anticipation, I found myself questioning, “What now?!” In this blog post, I will share the first 5 things my fiance and I did after he got down on one knee. Along with a FREE printable questionnaire to help narrow down your non-negotiable wedding details!