When I started planning my own wedding, I was stuck between two versions of myself: the Wedding Planner (who wanted everything to look high-end) and the Real-Life Bride (who looked at catering bills and wanted to panic).

If you’re looking for a drink station that feels fresh, inclusive and fun, a kombucha mocktail bar might be the perfect choice. When I planned our summer micro‑wedding, we wanted a non‑alcoholic option that still felt celebratory.

Creating a tea station was one of the best decisions I made when planning our affordable wedding. Not only did it fit our rustic aesthetic, it gave guests a fun way to customize their drinks without relying on alcohol.

Growing up in Florida, I’d spent weekends at farmers markets and my grandfather’s garden, so the idea of a farm‑to‑table menu immediately appealed to me.

Once you’ve chosen your venue, it’s time to start thinking about your wedding colors. Deciding on a color scheme will make it easier to choose everything, from bridesmaid dresses to decor. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a few ideas for some classic May wedding colors.

Whether you’re planning a rustic, romantic or eclectic celebration, there’s lots of venues to choose from in the Big Easy. For some affordable and unique ideas, check out these New Orleans wedding venues.

Chicago is a great place to visit or to live. If you’re planning a wedding there, you’ll have lots of options for your ceremony and reception. If you’re on a budget, start with this list of the best affordable wedding venues in Chicago.

When you’re trying to plan an inexpensive wedding, the most common advice is to cut your guest list. Going from 200 to 25 guests can save a lot of money. In order to stay on budget, start by looking at the most affordable micro wedding venues.

If you don’t want the headache of a traditional wedding, but still want to celebrate, think about planning a micro wedding. A micro wedding can have all the romance of a typical wedding, just on a smaller scale.

If you want to honor your heritage, there’s lots of meaningful ways to bring Celtic and Irish wedding traditions into your day. From choosing your wedding outfits to planning your ceremony and reception.

A claddagh engagement ring is a meaningful way to express your love and honor your Celtic heritage.

If you’re looking for a unique ring or bridal set, you can find pink engagement rings in every price range. Look at natural or lab grown pink diamonds. Or consider pink sapphire, morganite, tourmaline, opal or topaz.

If you’re planning a sage green and blush wedding, you’ll find lots of choices for bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen accessories and wedding decor to match this color combo.

Most color combinations will work for a rustic wedding. You can use the colors you like the most, then bring in a rustic vibe through your wedding theme, flowers and decorations.

If you’re looking for a unique way to serve a meal, consider renting a food truck for a wedding. Depending on the food you choose, hiring a food truck can help you stick to your budget. Plus, it’ll give your guests a fun experience and a cute photo op.

If you’re setting up a website for your wedding, an FAQ wedding website section can help you share all the information your guests will need to enjoy your wedding.

You don’t have to have wedding colors, but choosing a color palette will actually make things easier. You’re going to have a lot of decisions for your wedding. If you have a color scheme to stick to, all that decision making will be simplified.

When you start planning a wedding, one of the first things you’ll do is ask your friends to be in your bridal party. You might already know who’s going to do what. But if you haven’t been in a wedding before, you might be wondering: What does a bridal party do?

When you start planning your wedding, one of the hardest parts is figuring out how to choose bridesmaids and a maid of honor. Your bridal party is going to be at your side for all your parties and events, plus your wedding day.

Once you’ve started planning your wedding and decided on your best man and groomsmen - it’s time to propose! Groomsmen proposal gifts are not a requirement, but lots of couples like to ask their bridal party in a fun way.