Welcome to the 2014 bridal guide
I love weddings, and from what I can tell, most other people love them, too. But they love attending them. Planning them, that can be a completely different story. The price tag for a wedding doesn’t just include the large dollar sum many drop for this one day. It comes with a whole lot of stress and drama as well most of the time. That’s not to say that planning a wedding can’t be fun and exciting—it’s just fun and exciting mixed in with the stress and drama. So to help you out, we’ve made this guide for you.
If you’re looking for something to help you plan out when you should do what in the planning process, you can flip to the wedding checklist. Just remember that every wedding is going to be different, so your timeline might vary a bit. Tim Hauserman talked to some veteran cake bakers in the area to give you some ideas about what to expect while figuring out that part of the process. If you’re struggling with your catering menu, turn to Erin Meyering’s story about offering vegetarian and other alternative options for your guests. For all things wedding planning and the issues that might come with it, I sat down with local wedding planner Donna Putnam and talked about her experiences with the big “I do.” We’ve also included a story on a local shop that offers not only gowns and tuxes but also planning and rental services.
So if you’re planning a wedding anytime soon—even if it’s just on Pinterest—read through this guide and hopefully it might take away a little bit of that stress. And remember, your wedding is about you, your to-be spouse and the love you share—don’t let the planning get in the way of that.
Good luck,
Sage Leehey