Lessons The Purposeful Learned Living Issue
2021 was quite the year to plan a wedding. It was a wonderful, yet challenging time to come together and celebrate. In looking back, there’s a number of things I wish someone would’ve told me. Here are a few nuggets of advice that can make a difference for your wedding.
Have a Helper— Or Two Choose your team players— a wedding planner was a must for me. Hire a day-of coordinator as
LESSONS LEARNED TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR OWN SPECIAL DAY
well and someone to clean up afterwards. You don’t want to get stuck doing that yourself.
Money, Money, Money Determine your budget, then stick to it. Save where you can—no harm in borrowing! I reused a friend’s veil
by Jonna Dodge
and saved some money. No one even noticed.
The Bounds of Creativity DIY what you can, but know when to ask for help. Pinterest and IG are your best friends in planning, but give yourself a reality check: Most of those photos come from styled shoots with all the bells and whistles. Be inspired by the pieces you can recreate, and design around the rest.
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