Tag Archives: wedding planning

Wedding Guest List 101

If I’m being real here, one of my least favorite parts about planning our wedding was the guest list. I’ve come up with the top three factors you should consider when building your guest list: How many people can your ceremony and reception site hold? Our ceremony location capped out at 110, and it was …

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How Do I Start Planning a Wedding?

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! We here at The Nearlywed could not be more thrilled for you and this exciting adventure you and your fiancĂ© are about to partake in. Before you jump headfirst into wedding planning, my first (and maybe best) piece of advice is to take a moment, a week, or even a month …

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5 Hot Wedding Trends for 2018

We have had some pretty incredible bridal trends throughout 2017. We’ve seen unique, hand-lettered invitations. Calligraphy has made a comeback in a big way, and we aren’t upset about that. Bridesmaids have walked down the aisle in metallic dresses and dresses with beaded embellishments. We’ve seen greenery incorporated into decor schemes more than ever before. …

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3 of the Most Common Wedding Planning Mistakes

With so many moving pieces involved in planning a wedding, something is bound to not go as planned. Today we are here to talk about five of the most common mistake you can make when planning your wedding. If you read this – these mistakes are totally preventable. Not deciding on the number of guests …

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