Wedding Notes

Honoring Loved Ones Who’ve Passed: Modern, Meaningful Ways to Include Them in Your Wedding
Weddings are often described as the happiest day of our lives, but they can also hold a quiet ache. When someone you love deeply is no longer here, their absence can feel even sharper amid all the celebration, laughter, and light. It’s completely normal to feel that mix of joy and longing. Many couples find comfort in weaving the memory of their loved ones into their wedding - a ritual, a gesture, a whisper of connection. This is about you, not about how it looks to anyone else. Here are... Read more...
Save vs. Splurge: How to Spend Smarter on Your Wedding
Let’s be honest: with all the pressure, Pinterest boards, and price tags, it’s easy to lose track of what really matters. This breakdown of where to save and where to spend will help you plan your dream wedding without the regret. Read more...
How to Save Money When Planning a Wedding
If you’ve ever googled “how to save money on a wedding,” you’ve probably been told to cut your guest list or DIY your décor. Sure, those help, but South Asian weddings can’t always lend themselves to “small” or “simple.” Between the multiple events, guest expectations, and cultural traditions, trimming costs takes strategy, not sacrifice. Here are a few non-obvious ways to save money that still keep your celebration beautiful and stress-free. 1. Pick a Venue That Doesn’t Need Heavy Décor One of the sneakiest expenses in any wedding budget is... Read more...
Your LTV as a Bride Is Zero — And the Wedding Industry Knows It
The Harsh Truth No One Tells Brides Weddings are full of love, tradition, and excitement. But behind the scenes, the wedding industry runs on a very different logic and it doesn’t always work in your favor. Vendors know your wedding has a finite date. Once it’s over, they can’t count on repeat business from you the way a restaurant or gym might. Their pipeline starts with social media, so their biggest motivation is getting those beautiful photos and videos that attract the next bride. That means your lifetime value (LTV)... Read more...
Chaos-Free Wedding Planning: How to Stay Organized with Free Tools You Already Use
Weddings are magical. Planning them? Not so much. Without the right systems, even the most organized bride can get buried under email threads, lost in WhatsApp chats, and blindsided by a “final payment due” reminder. The truth: chaos doesn’t have to be part of your wedding story. With a few smart systems in place, you can actually enjoy the process (yes, even the spreadsheets). Here’s your chaos-proof playbook, straight from the trenches. 1. Tame the Pinterest Rabbit Hole Pinterest can either fuel your vision or bury it alive under 2,000... Read more...
Bridal Skincare Countdown: The Ultimate South Asian Wedding Prep Guide
 Skin prep from 1 year to 1 week before the big day. Read more...
When to Honeymoon?
Think honeymoons have to happen right after “I do”? Think again. Read more...
Your Dream Wedding Shots
From ‘Nice’ to ‘Wow’: Working With Your Wedding Photo & Video Team Read more...