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JULY 2, 2026 · ELOPEMENTS & MICRO-WEDDINGS

The Rise of Micro Weddings: How to Plan an Intimate Celebration That Feels Grand

Over the past few years, micro weddings—celebrations with 20 guests or fewer—have moved from pandemic-era necessity to one of the most enduring trends in the…

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JULY 2, 2026 · PLANNING TIPS

Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free, Timeless Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding is one of life’s most joyful adventures, but it can also feel overwhelming. From setting your budget to choosing vendors, it’s easy…

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JULY 1, 2026 · BUDGETING

The Wedding Budget Framework That Actually Sticks: A Priority-Based System for Every Couple

Forget the generic pie-chart budget breakdown. This priority-based framework helps engaged couples decide where their money actually goes—covering hidden costs, money conversations with partners and family, and a trade-off rule for when plans inevitably change.

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MARCH 27, 2009 · ADVICE COLUMN

When should we start planning?

Hey Tinka, My boyfriend proposed to me in Feb..we have set a date for July 4,2010. How soon should we start planning. I don’t want…

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MARCH 16, 2009 · WEDDING PLANNING

Get Organized With Your Wedding Planning

If you don’t have a wedding planner, get yourself a wedding planner! That is, an organizer like the one above. Step 1: Buy a planner…

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JANUARY 19, 2009 · WEDDING PLANNING 101

A January Wedding!

Did you know only 4.7% of weddings in the US are in January? That makes it the least popular month for tying the knot! But…

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JANUARY 9, 2009 · WEDDING PLANNING 101

Tips for Getting the Groom Involved

TOP 5 WAYS TO GET THE GROOM INTERESTED IN WEDDING PLANNING Most men are simply not going to be as excited about or interested in…

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JANUARY 6, 2009 · WEDDING PLANNING 101

First Dance Question

Dear Tinka, My fiancé and I can’t decide on a first dance song. He wants “You and Me” by Lifehouse, and I want “You Had…

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