How to Set a Wedding Budget That Actually Sticks
Planner Lynea D'Aprix breaks down how to set a wedding budget that actually holds, where to splurge, where to save, and the one question every couple should ask first.
Wedding Photography Tips: What Actually Makes Great Photos
Caitlyn and Kalee break down what couples think makes great wedding photos versus what actually does, covering lighting, timeline planning, getting ready spaces, and why trusting your photographer matters more than you'd think.
Splurge or Save? The Honest Wedding Budget Guide
Where should your wedding budget actually go? Caitlyn and Kalee from Shoot the Vows go category by category - photography, venue, florals, cake, dress, DJ, and more - with honest verdicts on what's worth the splurge and what you can skip.
What Your Florist Wishes You Knew Before Your Wedding Consultation
Courtney Rapp of Westcott Florist has spent over 20 years designing wedding flowers. In this post, she shares what couples consistently get wrong about floral pricing, color matching, and artificial flowers, plus where to actually put your budget for the biggest impact on your wedding day.
What Your Caterer Wishes You Knew: Real Talk from 40 Years in the Wedding Industry
Mary Kay of Creative Caterers has spent nearly 40 years behind the scenes of weddings. In this post, she shares her best advice on hiring a day-of coordinator, building a realistic timeline around food service, avoiding hidden fees, and the one mistake couples make that she sees over and over again.
What Your Wedding Planner Does Behind the Scenes (That You Never See)
Every flawless wedding has a story nobody tells. Wedding planner Eliza Jane of Eliza Jane Events shares the real behind-the-scenes chaos, from broken mirror signs and collapsed cakes to family drama and torrential downpours, and why none of it ever made the Instagram feed.
What No One Tells CNY Couples Before Booking a Wedding Venue
Thinking about skipping the wedding planner? A Rochester-based CNY wedding planner breaks down the guest list mistake most couples make, the venue fine print that blindsides budgets, and why having a pro in your corner changes everything about your wedding day.
Wedding Emcee vs DJ: Why Your Emcee Matters More Than You Think
Confused about the difference between a wedding DJ and emcee? Learn what a great wedding emcee actually does and how they shape the entire experience of your big day.
Everything You Need to Know Before Attending a Wedding Expo
Attending a wedding expo? Get expert tips on how to prepare, what to bring, when to arrive, and how to follow up with vendors to make your wedding planning easier.
Everything You Need to Know About Planning the Perfect Wedding Reception
From the grand entrance to the sparkler exit, get expert wedding reception tips on timing, speeches, DJ advice, and more from Shoot the Vows.