Preoccupied Bride

19/12/2024

Make sure to avoid these blunders prior to the big day.

It's the hard truth: We all make mistakes—and parents make plenty as they help their children plan their weddings. Here, the experts break down the 11 most common mistakes parents make in the lead-up to the big day, as well as what to do if you find yourself accidentally committing one of these bl...

18/12/2024

Did you know the most popular month for proposals is December? 💍

To all the soon-to-be and newly engaged couples out there who will start the wedding planning journey, check out THE resource to help you get started: The Wedding Question Guide.

This digital wedding planning tool has over 300 questions to ask venues and vendors throughout the planning process before booking your wedding team—created by a wedding planner (me) to empower engaged couples (you)—to make wedding planning as stress-free as possible. 😌

https://buff.ly/3rP4DOK

17/12/2024

Experts explore how big-day elements, like engagement rings to cakes, from 1934 compare to those in 2024.

Over the years, weddings have changed significantly. To explore just how much they’ve evolved, in honor of the 90th anniversary of BRIDES, we asked four wedding industry experts to discuss what 10 key wedding details looked like in 1934 and how they compare in 2024. Click here to learn about each ...

16/12/2024

Rise and shine, it's coffee time. ☕✨

13/12/2024

TGIF 🍹🥃

12/12/2024

Micro weddings differ from small weddings. They are more intimate and prioritize creating a deeply personal day with your truest loved ones over lengthy guest lists.

What is a micro wedding, exactly? PS spoke to wedding planners specializing in micro weddings to learn what they are and how to plan one.

11/12/2024

Check out our blog post “5 FAQs & Answers About Wedding Insurance” on our blog. https://buff.ly/3ZNuM4r

Takeaway: Should you get wedding insurance for your big day? The answer is a resounding yes. For those who don’t know what wedding insurance is, here are five of the most popular questions and answers regarding wedding insurance. 💰

Should you get wedding insurance for your big day? The answer is a resounding yes. For those who don't know what wedding insurance is, below are five of the most popular questions and answers regarding wedding insurance.

29/11/2024

Gifts are all about showing someone how much you love and care about them, but picking out the perfect present is no easy task. Check out CNN's gift ideas for every occasion for 2024. https://buff.ly/3sbpxJX

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Preoccupied Bride! 🦃

27/11/2024

I cannot believe 5 weeks from today it will be 2025. 😮

Holiday season is in full swing, and I'm excited to travel with my family this weekend! I hope everyone has a wonderful turkey day tomorrow. 🦃

26/11/2024

Band-Aids, ballet flats, and travel sewing kits come in handy.

25/11/2024

Check out our blog post “My Go-To Reception Timeline Order” on our blog. https://buff.ly/3Z27FBE

Takeaway: Creating a wedding day timeline can be an overwhelming and daunting task. There are so many details to include in a timeline, especially the reception portion of the day. Here is my favorite reception timeline order, including why and an estimated time frame per event, for a smooth and timely reception. ⏰

Creating a wedding day timeline can be an overwhelming and daunting task. There are so many details to include in a timeline, especially the reception portion of the day. Below is my favorite reception timeline order, including why and an estimated time frame per event, if you want a smooth and time...

22/11/2024

A candid moment 🥹

📸: Dana Ann Photography

21/11/2024

Many couples consider proposals a mere formality, and they’re eager to get on with planning a major life event before there’s even a ring.

20/11/2024

Check out our blog post “4 Reasons To Do An Engagement Session” on our blog. https://buff.ly/48UpJBU

Takeaway: A lot of photographers will include an engagement session into their wedding packages, but some may have it as a separate fee. Whether it’s included or not in a wedding package, the short answer is yes, do an engagement session with your wedding photographer. There are four reasons why. 📸

As you are wedding planning (and let’s be real, spending $$$), you may be wondering, is an engagement session worth the time and investment? A lot of photographers will include an engagement session into their wedding packages, but some may have it as a separate fee. Whether it’s included or not...

19/11/2024

There are plenty of ways to save money on your wedding. Lost somewhere in this conversation, though, is what wedding costs are worth it — the splurges couples were thrilled with, that they’d pay double for if they had to do it all over again, or wish they’d spent more on in retrospect.

How to get your money’s worth — and then some — when planning the big day.

18/11/2024

Green, white and gold never gets old ✨

📸: Dana Ann Photography

15/11/2024

TGIF 🍸