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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the grand entrance to the sparkler exit, get expert wedding reception tips on timing, speeches, DJ advice, and more from Shoot the Vows.
Discover how a professional wedding DJ can transform your big day. Learn the best toast timing, playlist planning, and dance floor strategies from expert DJ Kirk Rothrum.
Discover how a first look can transform your wedding day. Learn the benefits, alternatives, and tips to create private, emotional moments while maximizing your wedding photography.