Top 7 Wedding Planning Posts of 2017

As 2017 is coming to a close it’s always fun to remember the best of year and so today I’m sharing the top 7 wedding planning posts of 2017!

These were the most popular blog posts from 2017 covering a variety of topics from wedding dress trends to destination wedding disasters. So, without further ado…

Top 7 Wedding Planning Posts of 2017

#7 – What to do when a hurricane hits your destination wedding location

With all the natural disasters that happened this year from hurricanes to fires, what do you if you end up in the unthinkable situation? Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake or a tsunami, a natural disaster is devastating for everyone and ruins the best of plans. If you’re faced with this unfortunate situation, you need to know the 5 steps to take when a natural disaster hits your destination wedding location. So, you know what to do next.

And if you’re just starting to plan your wedding, now is the time to learn the 3 ways to protect yourself and your wedding. Because while I hope you’ll never need this info…if the unthinkable happens, you’ll be glad you were prepared.

(Photo credit: Rachel Robertson Photography)

#6 – 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Without Sacrificing Style

Staying within budget is important, but when style is also important to you, what do you do? Unless you have unlimited funds (which is probably not you) and/or you don’t care at all about your wedding (which is definitely not you), working with a wedding budget will be one of the hardest things about planning a wedding. It can be stressful and cause anxiety.

Because no matter how big or small your budget is, you’re looking for ways to save or cut your wedding budget, but not sacrifice the fun personalized wedding you want. Here are 5 ways you can save money on your wedding without losing the style factor. So you can still have the stylish wedding you want without blowing your budget.

(Photo credit: Jerry Yoon Photographers)

#5 – How to make sure you look amazing on your wedding day

You know how when you have some big event coming up, you always stress a little (or a lot) about what you’re going to wear? You stress about what you’re wearing because you want to make a good impression.

I always believe that when you look good, you feel good. So, when we think we look good, that confidence shines out. On the flip side, when we don’t think we look good, we tend to shrink and hide and feel self-conscious.

And the same concept also applies to your wedding day. Because while weddings are all about feeling, you not only want to feel good, you want to look good too. Learn the 4 steps to ensure you look amazing on your wedding day and subsequently feel amazing too.

(Photo credit: Aihara Visuals)

#4 – How to keep your wedding guests happy all night long

Something I hear from every couple I speak to is that they want their wedding guests to have a good time and feel taken care of. Which is also why “fun” is probably the most used word when I ask couples what they imagine for their wedding. You want your wedding to be fun. And who doesn’t? It should be fun.

So, it’s no surprise that one of the most common fears I hear from couples is that their guests will leave their wedding early. Learn the 4 must-haves to keep your wedding guests happy all night long. Because happy guests stick around. Which means your wedding will be nothing but fun times.

(Photo credit: Tomasz Wagner Photo & Films)

#3 – 3 reasons why planning your wedding is so hard

When planning or thinking about your wedding, have you ever thought to yourself (or screamed out loud), “Ugh, why is this so hard?!” Planning your wedding is hard no matter how creative or organized you are. No matter how much money you have.

But, it’s also not your fault! There are real reasons why wedding planning is difficult. Learn the 3 reasons why planning your wedding is so hard. When you know the reasons, you understand why you’re frustrated and stressed. And then comes the good part, you can do something about it!

(Photo credit: Christie Pham Photography)

#2 – Picking your engagement ring together

Most couples want their engagement to be a surprise, but not always the ring. You want your partner to love their ring And if your partner is particular and has their own style, you may not want to pick one out for them.

Many couples are picking the engagement ring together nowadays which is great because it ensures you’re both happy. It also allows you to create something custom or find something vintage or just pick the right setting. You’re spending a lot of money and you want this ring to be something they want to wear every day. But do you pick the ring out together before or after the proposal?

If you’re thinking of proposing soon, this blog post is for you!

(Photo credit: What a Day! Photography)

#1 – Wedding dress trends from Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2018 Collections

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make is what you’re wearing on your wedding day. Whether you care a ton about your wedding dress or you don’t care at all, you still want to be wearing something you like. Something that you feel good in.

A great source of inspiration to find your wedding dress is Bridal Fashion Week. You can see what you like and don’t like. And perhaps discover something you hadn’t considered, but might want to. You can also get great inspiration for your wedding design along with accessories, and hair and makeup. Here are my favorite designs and trends from Bridal Fashion Week’s Spring 2018 collections.