Traditional bridal boutiques can give you serious sticker shock. In 35 years of planning weddings, I have watched countless brides walk into a salon expecting a beautiful gown and walk out instead with a $2,000 price tag for a dress they will wear for a few hours. Here is the reality for 2026 and 2027: […]
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Spring is one of the most popular wedding seasons, and it’s easy to see why. Blooming flowers, mild temperatures, fresh greenery, and longer days provide the perfect backdrop for a beautiful celebration. These are the 12 beautiful spring wedding color trends for 2028. After more than 35 years working in wedding planning, hospitality, and event
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After 35 years of planning weddings, one of the most consistent budget flashpoints I see is bridesmaid attire. The bride finds a dress she loves, realizes the price per person across a party of four or six, and the math suddenly feels impossible. What I tell every bride in that moment is the same thing:
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If you’re searching for elegant dusty blue and peach wedding colors, you’re in the right place. This soft summer wedding palette combines cool, romantic blues with warm peach accents to create a timeless look that’s perfect for garden weddings, beach weddings, vineyard venues, and outdoor receptions. After planning weddings for more than 35 years, I’ve
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Of all the decisions you make while planning your wedding, curating the guest list is often the most emotionally charged. And right at the center of that tension is a question hundreds of couples ask me every single year: “How do we politely tell our guests that we want a ‘no kids’ wedding in your
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