Hi friends! “Engagement season” is here (Yes, we have a term for it), and I don’t know about you, but my socials are filled with engagement announcements! There is so much love and excitement that surrounds a newly engaged couple, and I just absolutely love it! But soon after that excitement wears off, you’re hit […]
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How much do weddings cost? It’s a common question, and we have the answers using information obtained directly from wedding vendors. First, a little note: I’ve had this data about what weddings cost ready for quite a few months now, and delayed sharing it in order to focus on information regarding COVID-19. I’m releasing it now […]
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You’re engaged. Congrats! Now that you’ve celebrated your heart out, you’re ready and excited to start planning your wedding! But wait a minute- you’ve never planned a wedding before, right? And before you do something you’ve never done before, you usually do some research, right? Well weddings aren’t any different, and trust me– there are […]
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Wedding budgets are THE most important aspect of a wedding. Of course your marriage is the most important aspect, but when we’re talking about wedding planning, it’s your budget that gets the place of honor. One would think that it would be easy to create a wedding budget, but it’s something that there isn’t any kind […]
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Today we’re talking about something that is near and dear to my heart- hiring professionals for your wedding. One would think that hiring professionals would be a no-brainer, but this isn’t always true. Sometimes you just want to spend as little as possible, and so you resort to trying to find “alternatives” for the usual […]
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[Editor’s note: If you haven’t noticed by now, wedding cost is something that I talk about a lot here in the wedding planning information on ELD. Part of the reason for this is because I was absolutely unaware of the true cost of weddings when I was planning my own wedding. The other reason is that […]
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When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, you’re no longer constrained by the limited options showcased on local jewelers’ shelves. But it may be a bit of a foreign concept to navigate, so we’ve partnered with jeweler Taylor & Hart to share tips on how you can create a unique, custom design for your […]
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We are loving these fresh, modern yellow and green wedding ideas! This gorgeous look took place not too far from Austin, Texas, where a little slice of wedding paradise exists in the form of a beautiful, minimalist venue called Prospect House. Behind every blank slate there is a enthusiastic wedding planner, like Bianca of Bianca […]
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So today I have a bit of very important information to share with you all: Day-of wedding coordinators do NOT exist! I know, I know… they do exist. And a day-of coordinator is what everyone (myself included) says that you at least need to have for your wedding day to run smoothly. But the reality […]
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When it comes to hosting an outdoor St. Petersburg wedding, there are few venues out there that rival the historic Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club. And when it comes to shooting an outdoor wedding at The Vinoy, photographer Jordan Keenan will tell you there is no shortage of 1920’s charm. From the sweet and […]
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