The Journal

Articles & guides

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Now You're Engaged — What Do You Do Next?

The first ten things every newly engaged couple should do before the spreadsheets and seating charts begin.

7 min read

Your photos are the only part of your wedding day that you'll hold in your hands twenty years later.

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The green flags, the red flags, and the questions that separate a great vendor from a great salesperson.

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A realistic framework for what weddings actually cost in 2026 — and where smart couples spend versus save.

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The walkthrough questions, the contract questions, and the red flags every couple should know before signing.

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A twelve-month plan you can actually follow — what to do, when to do it, and what you can wait on.

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The ten mistakes our editors see most often — and the simple fixes that prevent them.

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Where to look, who to ask, and how to vet local vendors so you book the right team without weeks of guesswork.

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The clauses to read twice, the questions to ask, and the protections you should never sign without.

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A week-by-week guide for the first month — so the planning starts strong without consuming your life.