Memories Wedding Planning

In the early stages of preparing for our big day, we decided not to employ the services of a wedding planner... but in hindsight, oh, how I wish we had!

Why we didn't

We had very little debate about whether or not to bring a wedding planner on board. Quite simply, I wanted us to handle all the preparations and vendor research ourselves. I thought it would be fun to do the research, and also felt that us looking into the suppliers was the only way to know all th...

After the 'Yes' and the news has been shared, its time to plan the wedding.  And Step 1 is Budget!  

Before you even set the date, set the budget.  The budget will help decide every aspect of every detail, including the date.  Meaning, picking a date out of "wedding season" will help stretch your budget.  And, having a Sunday wedding will add even more savings.

Start with a overall budget, include any help from family, and decide how much you are willing t...