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So you’re engaged! You’ve got the ring, the amazing proposal, and the love is flowing! But what now? Between invitations, booking vendors, finding wedding attire, deciding on colors, telling your friends and family…Oh my! While the excitement is definitely brewing, so is the stress. Wedding planning can be an exciting time in any couple’s journey to the walk down the aisle. However, it can come with its own stress and excitement…which is where I come in! Today we are talking about what to do first when planning your wedding and why. You may think that this is pretty straightforward and it can be, depending on what your wedding will consist of. That said, many couples make the mistake of focusing on the smaller details rather than the bigger picture too soon after engagement. Ultimately, you want to focus on these three elements of your big day first and get them finalized. The first element will

Hello, hello! I am so excited about this week’s topic in all things wedding. Recently I’ve been zoning in on the wedding trends for the upcoming year and have newly found the term “cottagecore”. While I certainly know my fair share of wedding trends, this one happened to be new to me – but I’m so glad I get to share it with you! Cottagecore is defined by things romantic, simplistic, and ethereal. This design and theming pulls inspiration from simpler living and merges with the romanticism of fairytales’ once upon a timeliness. Think baking bread, homemade crafts, tending your garden, and afternoon tea, for example. I think we could all use a break from reality to focus on the true pleasures of life, and I can definitely see where this new trend is sourcing from given our most recent years were spent tuning in to fun activities of the past while quarantining. I know