My Wedding Journey Blog

My Wedding Journey Blog

Phase 1: The Yes
Building My Command Center: 7 Trello Boards Explained
Building My Command Center: 7 Trello Boards Explained
Why I Started Planning Before the Proposal
Why I Started Planning Before the Proposal
The Vision Board That Started Everything
The Vision Board That Started Everything
Reverse Engineering the Perfect Day: Working Backwards from the End
Reverse Engineering the Perfect Day: Working Backwards from the End
Creating a Visual Brand Before Saying Yes
Creating a Visual Brand Before Saying Yes
The Pre-Engagement Vendor Research Strategy
The Pre-Engagement Vendor Research Strategy
Phase 5: The Big Day
5 AM: The Getting Ready Timeline
The First Look: Coordinating Photography & Emotion
Ceremony Success: When Planning Becomes Reality
Cocktail Hour: The Transition That Makes or Breaks
Reception Magic: 5 Hours, 15 Moments, Countless Details
The Exit: Ending on the Highest Note
Day-Of Metrics: What Actually Mattered
Phase 2: The Build
Month 2: The Vendor Interview Marathon
Month 3: Deposit Season - Where 50% of Budget Goes
Month 4: Design Decisions That Set Everything in Motion
Month 5: The Invitation Suite Journey
Month 6: Halfway Point - Systems Check & Pivot Analysis
Managing Multiple Events: The Coordination Spreadsheet
Phase 6: The Aftermath
Day After: The Debrief Document
Thank You Notes: The 30-Day System
Phase 3: The Celebration
Bridal Shower #1: Professional Network Event
Bridal Shower #2: Family Traditions Meet Modern Design
The Bachelor Party: Remote Coordination Success
Bachelorette Party: Multi-Day Event Management
Shower Gift Tracking: The System That Saved My Sanity
Lessons from the Pre-Events: What I'll Change for the Wedding
Phase 7: The Honeymoon
Honeymoon Planning: Starting 8 Months Out
The Budget Balance: Wedding Savings to Travel Splurge
Choosing Destinations: Data-Driven Romance
The Honeymoon Registry: What Worked, What Didn't
Travel Coordination: From Airport to Activities
Phase 4: The Sprint
60 Days Out: The Final Vendor Confirmations
45 Days Out: Seating Chart Science
30 Days Out: Final Fittings, Final Counts, Final Payments
14 Days Out: The Rehearsal Dinner Details
7 Days Out: Emergency Kit Assembly
48 Hours Out: The Handoff to Day-Of Team
Night Before: The Rehearsal & Final Touches