Preoccupied Bride

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 🍸

14/11/2024

Check out our blog post “3 Winter Wedding Mistakes To Avoid” on our blog. https://buff.ly/4fAZrqA

Takeaway: For the winter lovers out there who are considering a cold season wedding, here are three things you should not do while planning your event. ❄️

Happy Halloween! The holidays are here, which means 2024 is coming to a close. Although nearly 75% of weddings take place during wedding season—May through October—there are so many elements of romance for an unconventional winter wedding: jewel tone color palettes, candles galore and snow-cover...

13/11/2024

Planners break down some of their most frequent inquiries, as well as the questions they wished more couples asked.

If you're in the midst of wedding planning, it's likely that you may have a few top-of-mind questions. On the other hand, you also may have no idea where to start or what to even ask. Here, wedding planners break down the most common questions couples ask—as well as the answers to them.

12/11/2024

Plus, the experts break down some common misconceptions to be aware of.

Unsure of how to select your wedding centerpieces? You're not the only one. This can often feel like a big decision in the planning process when it comes to your décor. Here, the experts offer different factors to consider, as well as some of the most popular types of wedding centerpieces.

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran's Day from Preoccupied Bride! 🇺🇲 Thank you vets for your sacrifice and service. 🙏🏽

08/11/2024

Wedding Planning Tip: Consider renting versus buying items for your wedding day.

Obvious items to rent include tables, chairs and flatware, but the amount of items you can rent is endless. From lighting and signage to attire and even jewelry, renting instead of buying can be the difference between spending several thousands and several hundreds of dollars. 💰

📸: Dana Ann Photography

07/11/2024

Check out our blog post “Guest Seating: What Are My Options?” on our blog. https://buff.ly/4e35G5l

Takeaway: Seating assignments for guests at a wedding reception is quite a wedding planning task. If you don’t know where to begin, this is for you. 🪑🪑

Seating assignments for guests at a wedding reception is quite a wedding planning task. If you don’t know where to begin, this is for you.

06/11/2024

Wedding experts reveal why the big day comes with such a big price tag.

Some wedding planners argue the high costs of getting married come from big expectations. Here are some tips on saving money on your nuptials.

05/11/2024

Tips and tricks for how you can save big on your upcoming wedding.

CNBC Select offers tips and tricks for how you can save big on your upcoming wedding expenses.

04/11/2024

May your coffee be strong, and your Monday be short. ☕️

01/11/2024

Hello November 🍂

📸: Julie Dietz Photography

31/10/2024

👖 Happy Halloween from Preoccupied Bride 👖

30/10/2024

As a member of the wedding party, you play a crucial part in supporting the bride. Here's how to do just that.

If you're getting ready to be a bridesmaid, you may be curious about some of the traditional responsibilities associated with the role. Here, the experts break down all of the bridesmaid duties to be aware of before, during, and after the wedding.