Big Apple Bride Events

JULY 11, 2018

Top Tips for Staying on Budget & Ways to Save Without Sacrificing For most people money talk is something that’s highly uncomfortable and often avoided, but it’s a must when wedding planning. Are the parents of the bride paying for the entire wedding? Are the bride and groom paying for it themselves?

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Events by Emma Currie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

So I thought this might be fun and something a little different on the blog this week, some Wedding Planning tips - Questions and Answers to some of the recent wedding planning questions I’ve been asked. We’ve decided that we don’t want to assign seating for our sit-down reception, do you think this will be fine?

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Peerspace

MARCH 2, 2025

Are there payment plan options? Its essential to sync your venue payment terms with your overall wedding budget. Ask if the venue offers payment plans or if you need to pay in full upfront to avoid stretching your finances too thin. Is there enough space for planned activities? Consider your guest lists needs.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. When Brandee discovered Planning Pod’s all-in-one online wedding planning software, she knew she had found her solution.

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Weddingsr

APRIL 9, 2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning? Ease your stress with our comprehensive wedding planning checklist! Introduction Planning a wedding is undoubtedly one of the most exciting yet daunting tasks you’ll undertake in your lifetime. How can I stick to my wedding budget?

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 24, 2023

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. One of my favorite clients described her Calistoga wedding as “bougie on a budget” and she used quite a few of these tips for a wedding day that was beautiful, memorable, and unique to them.

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Events by Emma Currie

JUNE 13, 2023

However, I know it’s impacting everyone at different levels, and it's important to remember that everyone’s situation is unique and only you know what your budget is. So, I thought I would share some Wedding planning tips to help you plan: Set a realistic budget - and get quotes before booking vendors.

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Brittany Allen Photography

DECEMBER 25, 2022

When it comes to planning your wedding, I know you are going to be bombarded with information. This won’t be your typical wedding planning timeline, with 112 steps and the month to do it in. Those long step-by-step timelines are meant to help you plan an average wedding (and you are not average!).

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Our founders have been building tools for wedding professionals for over a decade. Planning Pod Pricing.

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Events by Emma Currie

MAY 19, 2022

Schedule time to do wedding planning tasks - no last minute planning as it will just cause you stress and not allow your supplier team to deliver to the best of their ability. Have breaks from wedding planning and have date nights focused on having fun and focus on your relationship!

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Pleasantdale Château

MARCH 13, 2025

From exclusive venue access to cost savings and a more intimate experience, weekday weddings offer numerous benefits that make them an increasingly popular choice. Greater Availability and Exclusive Venue Access One of the biggest challenges of wedding planning is securing the perfect venue on a prime weekend date.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 27, 2020

Wedding planning is an exciting and unique journey. There are so many ways to make the planning process smooth and stress-free. Below are 32 of our favorite ways to keep the planning process fun! Click here for a guide to building your wedding budget breakdown! do your guests need to dress a certain way?;

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Events by Emma Currie

JULY 16, 2021

I thought I would share some wedding planning tasks that you can do whilst in lockdown. Set up your wedding day website so you have all the details in one spot for your guests. I feel you! I don’t have all the answers, heck! I’m not sure anyone does but I want you to know that I’m here and I’m riding this with you.

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One Oake

APRIL 28, 2021

When you start your wedding planning you may come to realise that things are a lot more expensive that you initially thought and it may be time to cut back on some of those 'traditional' elements that you aren't too interested in and save some money so you can put it towards a supplier or element you really want to include.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But engagement party planning can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to balance modern preferences with tradition, manage family expectations, and coordinate with the larger wedding plans. Thats where this engagement party planning guide comes in. Is the wedding going to be a formal black-tie affair?

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Junebug Weddings

AUGUST 16, 2024

As a rule of thumb, most couples allocate about 8-10% of their overall wedding budget toward flowers, but every wedding is different. One of the best things you can do when you first start wedding planning is figure out your top three priorities–whether that’s photography, fashion, venue, florals, etc.

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Joy

APRIL 15, 2025

Destination weddings shine through their varietyfrom beach ceremonies to historic venues, mountain peaks to vineyard celebrations. Joy’s wedding planning platform is a great way to get started during this phase. Some think destination weddings must follow a set pattern. You’ll need to set your budget first.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's critical to establish open lines of communication with your vendors and to be open about your budget and expectations as early on in the planning process as possible. Budgeting for Your San Diego Wedding Setting a wedding budget is one of the most important steps in the planning process.

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If this sounds like you , you’re in the right place, so you might want to learn more about our wedding planning services. Milou and Olin Photography While there are many big wedding websites out there that answer the “How much does a wedding cost?” This number does not include a wedding dress, rings, honeymoon, etc.

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White Dots Weddings

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

So I’m going to describe a typical wedding and start my explanation from that base. A typical destination wedding in Portugal would be having the ceremony, reception and party in the same venue.

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Joy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether we’re talking about your gorgeous bouquet, the petals tossed by your darling flower child, or the centerpieces that bring your reception decor together, flowers make a big impact on any wedding. Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of floral budgets, offering insights into the average cost of wedding flowers.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tip wedding vendors that provide great service and write thank-you notes from the heart. Here's a quick rundown of how much you should consider tipping each vendor to help you calculate your overall wedding budget. If gratuity not included, 15–20 percent of the food and drink fee When to Tip: Following your wedding reception.

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Events by Emma Currie

AUGUST 3, 2022

Andrew and Anisa decided on an intimate wedding day at the gorgeous Gardens House, Botanic Gardens in South Yarra for their wedding day in February. I was so grateful to be booked for full-service wedding planning by them during the lockdown in Melbourne. I worked with Ryan from Melbourne Lighting rentals.

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Junebug Weddings

APRIL 18, 2024

The cost of hiring a wedding florist can vary widely depending on various factors, including your location, the season, the complexity of your floral arrangements, and the florist’s experience and reputation. On average, couples typically allocate about 8-10% of their total wedding budget to flowers and decor.

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Pleasantdale Château

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Whether its a beachfront ceremony in the Maldives, a romantic vineyard in Tuscany, or an intimate chteau in the French countryside, your wedding becomes more than a single-day eventit transforms into a multi-day celebration, filled with adventure, relaxation, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 1, 2023

If this sounds like you , you’re in the right place, so you might want to learn more about our wedding planning services. This does not include your wedding attire (for example wedding dress), honeymoon, and if you are having a DJ instead of a band. How much is the average wedding budget at your wedding venue?

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One Oake

MARCH 12, 2021

When planning your wedding you may speak to some suppliers and get invoices that have some additional costs on them that you weren't considering and hadn't included in your wedding budget. Something to certainly keep in mind and budget for! Overtime/Additional Hours This one is venue related.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 8, 2020

Locking in a venue will solidify your wedding date & location, provide you with insight into what other vendors you will need, and allow you to manage how the rest of your wedding budget is allocated. These key factors will guide you throughout the rest of your wedding planning.

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Michigan Wedding Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Some of these wedding planning tips could help a lot more than you’d think. Five of these will help to make the process easier while helping to plan out the wedding of your dreams. Plan a Wedding: 5 Practical Tips to Use 1. You’ll often need one wedding for the ceremony and another for the reception.

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Just Marry!

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hosting a micro wedding with just 22 guests allowed them to save money on their food and beverage. They used environmentally friendly faux floral and opted not to have a wedding party, which also helped conserve their wedding budget.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 1, 2020

While neither of these two factors are inherently design oriented, they are the building blocks to wedding planning and will help guide the design process! Click here for guidance on building your wedding budget! YOU- After your budget is decided, start building your wedding design by turning to yourself for ideas.

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Joy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Before you start planning to send elaborate handcrafted invitations specially delivered by white doves, let’s first take a look at how much wedding invitations cost. Understanding the factors that can impact your final price and considering some ways to save will help you keep your wedding budget in check.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Below, you’ll find ten things to do right after saying “yes”—from spreading the news to finding your wedding vendors. Follow these ten steps, and you’ll be set up for wedding planning success. Maybe you’ve been planning your wedding your entire life, or maybe it has never crossed your mind.

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