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Continue reading →: Reflections on 2 years of marriageToday, my husband and I celebrate 2 years of marriage! I share three major reflections from our first two years as husband and wife, along with my favorite memories.
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Continue reading →: Where to find affordable wedding dressesWhile it may seem impossible to find affordable wedding dresses, but there are a lot of options out there! From off-the-rack boutiques to resale marketplaces, you can find a dream dress for less than $1,000. A LOT less.
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Continue reading →: 15 useful or edible wedding favorsWedding favors are a nice gesture of gratitude, but they don’t need to be elaborate or expensive. A simple gift your guests can either use or consume is enough to demonstrate your thanks.
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Continue reading →: Quality, affordable faux wedding floralsFresh wedding flowers are notoriously expensive. I couldn’t justify dropping $3,000 on arrangements that’d wilt within a week of my wedding. Instead, I used Ling’s Moment, and I’m so glad I did! Get ready to become obsessed with faux florals :)
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Continue reading →: Sample Asheville intimate wedding plan for $15,500 budgetKickstart your Asheville, North Carolina wedding planning with this rustic, sunset-inspired sample wedding plan, appropriate for multiple seasons!
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Continue reading →: Wedding invitations: what you do and don’t needBy the time you’re ready to select and send save-the-dates or wedding invitations, you’ve already made SO many decisions. Here’s my advice for how to keep invitations simple and stress-free.
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Continue reading →: Reflections on 6 months of marriageToday, my husband and I celebrate 6 months of marriage! (Also, happy new year!) I share three major reflections from our first six months as husband and wife, along with my favorite memories.
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Continue reading →: Creating your wedding website on theknot.comWhen you use theknot.com to create your wedding website, planning and coordinating becomes so much easier. Here I recommend when to create your wedding website, what to include, and why your theme makes a difference.
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Continue reading →: Why it’s worth investing in a wedding photographerOut of everything you could spend money on for your wedding, I’d argue your photographer is the most important expense. (And it’s worth every penny!) Here are the hidden services a good photographer provides, and a few ways you can trim your photography budget if you need to.
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Continue reading →: Tips for choosing a wedding catererLet’s face it: catering is the cornerstone of your reception. But it can be tricky to select a menu that 1) Appeals to a variety of tastes 2) Accommodates dietary needs and 3) Fits within your budget. Here’s what you need to think through as you select your wedding caterer.
