Hey friends! I’m back with another “Ask Lauren” post today! This is the second time that I’ve received a question about planning an out of town wedding, and so I thought it be perfect to finally touch on here on ELD! Plus, it’s something that I did for my own wedding, as well as something that […]
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Welcome to step #3 of the wedding planning series “First Things First”: starting your guest list! [If you need to catch up, the full list of steps can be found here, and the first two steps here!] As you may have noticed, a lot of these steps go hand-in-hand, and could technically be taken care of […]
Read MoreHey there everyone! Moving forward with the new First Things First series for all those newly engaged couples, the second step to getting started with your wedding planning is choosing your wedding date! [See all 10 steps here, and Step #1 here!] Choosing your wedding date might seem like a no-brainer at first, but there […]
Read More“Prioritize your details. Is the photography the most important? Or do you absolutely need to have letterpress wedding invitations. Or maybe it’s the venue or the dress? When working with a budget, whether big or small, you’ll never have regrets if you focus on what you think is the most important. Prioritize the important things […]
Read MorePhoto via Ashton Events Happy Thursday friends! It’s about time for another “Ask Lauren” post, don’t you think? Today’s question is great, because it’s all about inquiring with vendors… something that I myself was never too sure about when I was a bride. Let’s get going, shall we? Victoria asked: “How long do you wait […]
Read MoreHappy Thursday everyone! It’s about time for another “Ask Lauren” post, and today I’m talking all about infusing your personalities and relationship into your wedding decor and details. This is something that just about everyone knows they *want* to do, but sometimes you don’t always feel like you’re cut out for it! Well let’s chat […]
Read More“Take everything one step at a time, and pace yourself! Nothing creates more stress than trying to do everything at one time. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help. At Inside the Envelope we do everything we can so that when the brides receive their invitations, they have to do as little as possible. […]
Read More“Your wedding should be a reflection of you. You don’t want to look back at pictures 5 years later and say “that wasn’t us at all!” I always try to emphasize this to my brides when we meet. Your wedding should be a reflection you and your love for each other.” – Caroline of Caroline […]
Read MoreI have some wonderful insight from Jamie of Cape Cod Celebrations for you today! You may have heard about “unplugged ceremonies”- a ceremony in which couples ask their guests to put away their cell phones and cameras so they can be fully present at the ceremony. Well, Jamie recently did one of these, and she’s […]
Read MoreIn the 3 years I’ve been in the wedding industry, I’ve heard countless different opinions about planning a wedding. It’s stressful, it’s fun, it’s easy, it’s hard. The list could go on and on. But the thing is, it’s really not the easiest thing in the world. In fact, it can be equivalent to a […]
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