Wedding Planning Blog

Practical advice on budgets, timelines, seating charts, vows, and every other detail that goes into planning a wedding you will love.

Planning
April 10, 2026

First Dance Wedding Songs: Ideas for Every Couple

The best first dance wedding songs, from timeless classics to romantic modern picks, plus how to choose the right one and the ideal length for your moment.

By Emily TorresRead more
Planning
April 5, 2026

Wedding Recessional Songs: Fun, Upbeat Exit Song Ideas

The best wedding recessional songs to exit the ceremony on a high note, from fun and upbeat to classic and instrumental, plus how to time and pick yours.

By Jack SmithRead more
Planning
March 31, 2026

Spring Wedding Colors: Palettes and Pairings for 2026

Spring wedding colors and palette ideas, from soft pastels to bold pairings, with tips on how to combine them. Plus a free color palette tool to build yours.

By Sarah ChenRead more
Planning
March 26, 2026

What Is a Wedding Registry? How They Work, Explained

What is a wedding registry? It is a wish list of gifts couples share with guests. Here is how a wedding registry works, what to add, and when to set one up.

By Emily TorresRead more
Planning
March 21, 2026

What to Wear to a Rehearsal Dinner: A Guest's Guide

What to wear to a rehearsal dinner, decoded by dress code and venue. Outfit ideas for guests, what to avoid, and how dressy to go when none is listed.

By Jack SmithRead more
Planning
March 16, 2026

How Much to Tip Wedding Vendors: A 2026 Cheat Sheet

How much to tip wedding vendors, vendor by vendor: caterers, hair and makeup, photographers, DJs, officiants and more, with the amounts and who you can skip.

By Sarah ChenRead more
Planning
March 11, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Plan a Wedding?

How long does it take to plan a wedding? The average is about 15 months, but you can do it in less. Here is what each timeline really requires, month by month.

By Emily TorresRead more
Tool Guide
March 8, 2026

How to Cut Your Wedding Guest List Without the Drama

Learn how to cut your wedding guest list with practical strategies for limiting invitations, handling family pressure, and making tough decisions.

By Sarah ChenRead more
Tool Guide
March 7, 2026

Wedding Day Timeline: How to Schedule Your Entire Day

Build your wedding day timeline with this hour-by-hour guide covering hair and makeup, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and all the transitions in between.

By Sarah ChenRead more
Tool Guide
March 6, 2026

12-Month Wedding Planning Timeline: What to Do and When

Follow this 12 month wedding planning timeline with a month-by-month checklist of tasks from booking vendors to the final week before your wedding.

By Sarah ChenRead more