Just Engaged? Your Newly-Engaged Checklist to Start Wedding Planning with Confidence
Once the champagne fizzles and the ring selfies are posted, most couples hit the same moment of panic: Now what? Getting engaged is exciting, emotional, and — if we’re being honest — a little overwhelming. Suddenly you’re fielding questions, scrolling social media for inspo, and realizing there’s a lot more to wedding planning than picking a…
‘I Do’… Want a Stunning Wedding & Event Venue! How to Keep Up With Property Maintenance
You did it — you made (what might have felt like) the impossible happen. Your beautiful venue, a labor of love, is open, and now the real work begins. Creating a magical experience for couples and their guests requires more than just a beautiful backdrop. It demands meticulous upkeep and constant attention to detail. Don’t…
Drowning in To-Dos? How Wedding Venue Owners Can Reclaim Their Time
As a wedding venue owner, you’ve got one of the most rewarding (and let’s face it, demanding) jobs out there. But between managing bookings, coordinating vendors & clients, staffing event days, and keeping the property pristine, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of to-dos. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many venue…
Top Floral Trends for 2024 and How to Save Money on your Wedding Floral
Raise your hand if you’re not sure how much to budget for your wedding florals. From bouquets and centerpieces to ceremony aisle and arch arrangements, it’s easy to understand how coming up with a budget for this particular vendor can be difficult. According to The Knot, floral should be 10% of your overall wedding budget….
How Our Event Planners Take a Blank Canvas and Create the Day of your Dreams
If the phrase ‘blank canvas venue’ sounds intimidating when it comes to thinking about your wedding, you’ve come to the right place. We understand that not everyone dreams about their wedding – or more specifically, designing their wedding. That’s where we come in. If you’ve ever logged onto Instagram and searched #wedding, you already know…
How to DIY Wedding Decor Like a Pro
Engaged? Yay! Overwhelmed? We get it. Take a moment to exhale all of the unsolicited pieces of wedding advice from every friend and family member since the moment you got engaged. ‘Get married in the off-season!’ ‘Start a wedding website!’ ‘DIY everything!’ ‘Orange is definitely the new blue’ ‘My friend’s coworker’s cousin is a DJ,…
5 Tips to Plan a Wedding for under $30,000
Wedding planning is all fun and games until it comes to that pesky “B” word. Budget. In this post, we provide a wedding budget breakdown based on vendor type, tips on how to budget for a wedding, and how to keep the total cost under $30,000. Keep reading for more of our expert advice –…
5 Things Couples Don’t Have Time For On Their Wedding Day
We’re all for DIY’ing your decor and getting creative during the planning process, but when it comes to your wedding day, we know how stressful it can be to do everything yourself. Making table numbers on your Cricut and piecing together centerpieces months in advance is one thing. Lugging in the boxes with these items…
7 Tips to Make Your Honeymoon Fund a Success
If your heart’s set on an epic honeymoon and you don’t want to dig your financial hole even deeper, a honeymoon fund is a great idea! If you’re worried about how to ask for honeymoon money and other honeymoon registry etiquette particulars, we’re here to help. From what to put on your website to who…
Why Friday Weddings Are One of the Smartest Choices in Wedding Planning
When it comes to weddings, one thing is certain: Saturdays book fast. As planners at 828 Planning, we completely understand why. Saturdays feel convenient. Guests are typically off work. It’s traditional. It’s expected. But after years of planning weddings across the country, we can confidently say this: Friday weddings are often the better choice. If…