Winter Wedding Ideas: 20 Ways to Make It Magical
Some of my favorite weddings have been winter ones. There’s something about candlelight against early darkness, evergreens against snow, and everyone drawn…
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Jessica Lane
Hi, I'm Jessica. I write about weddings and wedding planning.
Timelines, budgets, vendors, real advice from real couples — the practical stuff nobody tells you until it's almost too late.
Here's what I believe: a great wedding isn't about the perfect day. It's about starting a marriage right. Everything I write comes back to that.
Reporting & Dispatches by Jessica Lane
How to Plan a Wedding: Step-by-Step Guide
“Where do we even start?” It’s the first thing almost every couple says to me, usually with a mix of excitement and…
How to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months: The Fast Timeline
Six months to plan a wedding. Your mother thinks you’re insane. Your friends think you’re brave. I’m here to tell you it’s…
Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas: 15 Thoughtful Fillers
Welcome bags are the first hug your out-of-town guests get. After a long flight or drive, walking into a hotel room to…
Wedding Vow Examples: 20+ to Inspire Your Own
I’ve stood at the front of hundreds of ceremonies, and I can tell you this: the vows are the ten minutes everyone…
Wedding Planning Checklist: The Complete 12-Month Timeline
Here’s what I tell every couple at our first meeting: wedding planning isn’t hard because any single task is hard. It’s hard…
Wedding Planner vs Coordinator: What’s the Difference?
As someone who has worked as both, let me clear up the most confusing terminology in the wedding industry. “Wedding planner” and…
Wedding Makeup Tips: Look Amazing All Day (and Night)
Your wedding makeup has the hardest job of any makeup you’ll ever wear. It needs to look flawless in person and in…
Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Style
Invitation wording looks simple until you’re staring at the order form with three sets of parents, a divorced-and-remarried situation, and a disagreement…
Wedding Favor Ideas: 25 Guests Will Actually Love
Let me save you some money: most wedding favors get left on the table. I’ve cleared enough reception halls to know —…