Preoccupied Bride

15/09/2025

To have and to hold 💞

📸: Justin Barbin Photography
💐: The Flower Firm

12/09/2025

Let love sparkle ✨

📸: Justin Barbin Photography

03/09/2025

Young couples are skipping out on elaborate favors, trimming down huge guest counts and, ultimately, spending less on things that aren’t deemed a top priority.

Gen Z isn’t necessarily spending exorbitantly more on their weddings than prior generations — but they are spending their cash differently.

02/09/2025

If you've been tapped to support the groom on his big day, here's what you need to know.

The best man is the groom's support person leading up to, on, and immediately following the wedding. That means there are many duties a best man is required to handle before, during, and after a wedding. Here, we've put together the ultimate guide to help you keep track of every responsibility that....

01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day and September from Preoccupied Bride. 🇺🇲

29/08/2025

Happy last Friday of the month and long weekend. 🙌

I'm excited to be on the other side of a wedding this weekend—as a guest. 😄

Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

28/08/2025

Experts explain how this element plays a key role in the price and appearance of your sparkler.

When you're shopping for an engagement ring, it's important to evaluate the 4Cs: the cut, carat size, color, and clarity of a jewel. Here, we break down everything you need to know about diamond clarity, including how it's determined, why it's important, and the role it plays in affecting the price....

27/08/2025

Take inspiration from one of these real-life confections for your own big day.

Rather than opting for a traditional confection, more couples are embracing a new trend when it comes to their nuptials: a sculptural wedding cake that resembles a work of art. Here, we break down everything you need to know about this type of design, as well as provide 11 real-life examples to insp...

26/08/2025

From picking a location to telling your family, here's everything you need to know.

Considering an elopement but questioning the logistics? Here's a step-by-step guide to eloping, plus planning tips and dos and don'ts to consider. Whether you want to get married at a faraway destination or in private close to home, we're here to help you plan your perfect ceremony.

25/08/2025

Planning a wedding in Chicago? Keep in mind that these 3 factors will significantly affect the cost:

Location - expect to pay a higher premium if you get married in a Chicago zip code

Day & Season - a venue rental during wedding season (May through October) and on a Saturday will be more expensive than hosting during the off-season and on a Friday, Sunday or weekday (excluding holidays and big wedding dates like Valentine’s Day)

Services Charges & Taxes - both vary depending on the location, but Chicago is on the higher side (18-25% for service charge and 10-12% for tax) compared to other locations in the US

22/08/2025

TGIF 🍸

21/08/2025

A wedding dress is one of the most self-expressive pieces of clothing one will ever wear. 👰👗