After 35 years of planning weddings professionally, I can tell you with confidence that a wedding planner is not a requirement for a beautiful, organized, and stress-free wedding day. Many of my favorite weddings have been planned entirely by the couple themselves, often with outcomes just as polished as anything I could have produced. What […]
Planning your wedding is exciting, but when the big day arrives, everything comes down to timing. In 35 years of planning weddings, I have never once stood at the back of a venue and thought: This day is running ahead of schedule. What I have seen hundreds of times is couples who built a careful
As a wedding planner with 35 years of experience, I have seen aesthetics come and go, but the shift toward Meadowcore in 2026 is one of the most refreshing transitions I have witnessed. It moves away from the rigid, “perfect” flower balls of the past and embraces a wild, organic, and grounded feel that truly
If you are planning a wedding in 2026 or 2027, you have probably spent hours scrolling Pinterest and saving ideas you love. But not every popular idea stands the test of time. In this guide, I am breaking down the most common wedding trends to avoid in 2026 and 2027, along with what to do
Wedding centerpieces are among the biggest design elements at your reception, but they can also be among the most expensive. The good news is you don’t need a huge budget to create beautiful, eye-catching tables. Creating beautiful, DIY wedding centerpieces on a budget can be easy and fun. With a little creativity, you can design
