wedding plan

It’s a universal truth you’ve known since you were 5: Parties are more fun with favors. But do you need them at your wedding? The answer: nope. “There are so many other items to prioritize when planning a memorable evening with friends and family,” says Sara Fried, celebrity wedding planner and owner of Fête Nashville Luxury Weddings. “I would recommend …

If you’re looking for barefoot luxury and want to skip toes in the sand, look beyond the shores for a non-traditional place where you can surround yourself with something blue. Outdoor events and intimate gatherings are here to stay, and couples in search of a new spin on an open-air venue may find their perfect match in a wedding on …

Even before the pandemic forced us all indoors, engaged couples were increasingly relying on technology to put together their big days. After all, now that we attend exercise classes, conduct therapy sessions, and even shop for cars online, it was only a matter of time before wedding planning went digital, too.  With the world still connecting virtually, more and more …

A woman went head-to-head with a wedding party that tried to take over her husband’s birthday party. She took to Reddit’s “Am I the A******” to share her story. She planned a surprise party for her husband months in advance. She even paid to reserve a rec room in her apartment complex. But on the day of the birthday party, …

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Mr. Rhee noted that partial planners start work four to six months before a wedding. They do all of the above, while also referring vendors, advising on floor plans, seating, tastings, and making final decisions. Full-service planners, especially those with designer backgrounds, “typically work a year out and produce your wedding from start to finish,” Mr. Rhee said. Last on …

A wedding day is a happy but also complicated day filled with many moving parts—not to mention the added pressure of having to be a perfect occasion. Weddings are also a big business. Not surprisingly, as in many industries, a whole profession of advisors exists, generically known as “wedding planners.” Though not new—the oldest planner trade organization dates back to …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We’ve been friends with a couple for over 20 years. Our son grew up with theirs — elementary through high school, after-school sports, etc. Their son is getting married out of town. It’s drivable for us, but would mean a flight and hotel for our son and his wife. Our friends just informed us that while we …