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4 stories in Planning 101
Planning 101 — July 2026Wedding Dates to Avoid for 2027 and 2028
Long weekends, flower price spikes, family holidays and Friday the 13th — the dates worth a second thought before you sign a venue contract.
Planning 101 — May 2019Do You Want to Plan Your Wedding, or Manage It?
A guest perspective from industry veteran Alan Berg on the difference between planning a wedding and running one.
Planning 101 — December 2018Newly Engaged? The First Steps to Take When Planning a Wedding
Budget, guest list, vision, and help — the four decisions to make before you put a single deposit down.
Planning 101 — October 2018The Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Coordinator
Two very different jobs, often confused — and knowing which one you actually have changes everything about your wedding day.