Preoccupied Bride

09/08/2024

Cheers to Friday 🥂

08/08/2024

The etiquette, planning, décor, and dining tips you need to pull off the ultimate celebration on the sand.

Everything you need to know about planning a beach wedding, including tips and ideas for a stellar on-the-sand celebration.

07/08/2024

Check out our blog post “3 Budget-Friendly Rehearsal Dinner Tips” on our blog. https://buff.ly/3zLcje8

Takeaway: A pre-wedding event as important as a rehearsal dinner is the perfect time to welcome your loved ones, have both families come together and spend quality time together before the big day. Because anything related to weddings, especially the wedding day itself, will cost a pretty penny, here are three budget-friendly tips to hosting a rehearsal dinner. 🍽️

A pre-wedding event as important as a rehearsal dinner is the perfect time to welcome your loved ones, have both families come together and spend quality time together before the big day. Because anything related to weddings, especially the wedding day itself, will cost a pretty penny, here are thre...

06/08/2024

Here's how to ensure your celebration is safe for your guests—no matter what mother nature throws your way.

While you can endlessly plan every little detail, chances are you'll still experience a few unforeseen situations—namely, the weather—once it's time to say "I do." Here, we highlight eight weird weather conditions that could potentially happen on your wedding day, and explain how to prepare for ...

05/08/2024

6 Things To Consider When Choosing A Venue:

Location
Photo ops
Logistics/flow of space
Color scheme/decor/lighting
Guest comfort (parking, nearby hotels, etc.)
What’s included (ex. tables, chairs, lounge furniture, getting ready suite, etc.)

📸 Alana Lindenfeld Photography

02/08/2024

Yes to these mini tacos and margaritas. 🌮🍹🤤

📸 Megan Saul Photography

01/08/2024

Cut the elements guests don’t notice—and use your budget elsewhere.

While the list of ways to spend your budget seems infinite when planning your big day, not all expenditures are created equal. That's why we tapped two experts to break down the top wedding details couples are wasting their money on—plus, we provide tips on how to invest your hard-earned cash in m...

31/07/2024

When it comes to weddings, always have a backup plan.

30/07/2024

From chrome accents and sunrise-inspired color palettes to unique vegetables on casual tabletops, these are the details that will define 2024’s summer wedding season.

We know you've been waiting for it: Here, you'll find our wedding trend forecast for summer 2024. We put our heads together with leading wedding planners and determined that the season's best events will have chrome details, summer sunrise color palettes, tomato centerpieces, and more. Discover ever...

29/07/2024

Coffee first, work later. ☕

26/07/2024

Cake all day, every day 🍰😋

📸 Megan Saul Photography

25/07/2024

Here’s what you need to know to ensure your al fresco affair is memorable and comfortable for guests.

Before you start planning your dream outdoor wedding cocktail hour, there are a few things to know to ensure your special event goes off without a hitch. Here, we asked an event planner to help explain the right way to host this al fresco affair.

24/07/2024

3 Practical Tips After Getting Engaged 💍

23/07/2024

Parents of engaged couples, here’s how to steer clear of these blunders—plus, expert advice on fixing these mistakes if you do make them.

We all make mistakes—and parents make plenty as they help their children plan their weddings. Here, we outline the 10 most common blunders mothers and fathers of the bride and groom make in the lead-up to the big day. Plus, how to fix them if you do find yourself making one of these errors.

22/07/2024

A pop of color to brighten up your Monday 💐🌈✨

📸 Alana Lindenfeld Photography
🌺 Anemone Chicago

19/07/2024

Happy Friday 🍸☀️

18/07/2024

As you start looking at what wedding items you need to book or purchase, you may realize that wedding planning is as expensive as it is exciting. The Points Guy sees big expenses as big rewards-earning potential.

Planning a wedding can get expensive. Here are the best credit cards to use for wedding season to help you maximize your earnings as you plan for the big day.

17/07/2024

It’s taken me a minute to get back online after a wonderful trip to Scotland (and an impromptu weekend in London!), but I'm back. Finding beauty and inspiration both personally & professionally is my favorite part of traveling. 💙

07/07/2024

Preoccupied Bride is 7 years old today! 🥳

As always, a huge THANK YOU to my couples, friendors and loved ones for your continued support! 💕

28/06/2024

Preoccupied Bride is OOO next week. Please excuse my delay in response while I’m traveling to a personal dream destination of mine. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I hope everyone has a great weekend, start to a new month, and happy 4th! 💥

27/06/2024

Professional wedding officiants provide a quality, seamless, focused and stress-free experience to their couples because they have the necessary skills to create memorable ceremonies.

26/06/2024

Tying the knot soon? It's not too late to create welcome gifts for your attendees.

Wedding welcome bags are a great way to thank your guests for attending your nuptials, and that's true whether you're getting married in your hometown or far away. Here, we share the best items for a welcome bag, including practical items like water and bandages to snacks and drinks, all available t...

25/06/2024

Here’s what the experts say about the steps you need to take to make your dream wedding a reality.

Saving for your wedding doesn’t have to be complicated. Budgeting and planning can make the difference between worrying about costs and enjoying your special day.

24/06/2024

Love an intimate wedding party sparkler exit ✨

21/06/2024

Love is in full bloom! 💐

20/06/2024

How to add personality to your wedding website and invites.

Need some inspiration and tips for wedding invites, save the dates, and your website Q&A that are actually fun and not lame? I've got you.

19/06/2024

Juneteenth: Celebrating an important date in American History that marked the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. Today we honor freedom, equality, resilience and inclusivity. ❤️

13/06/2024

Planning a wedding is an intricate process, but when you add the allure of the open sea, it transforms into an extraordinary event.

Cruise weddings offer a unique and elegant way to celebrate love, combining traditional wedding elements with the grandeur of the open sea

12/06/2024

A wedding planner will provide peace of mind, experience and knowledge for your wedding, but there are some myths about planners that are not true. For more information, check out our blog post. https://buff.ly/4dt6Bgr