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Bride's Guide to: questions to Ask during ask potential planners

You need a planner who can manage logistics, anticipate your needs, and lead creatively and clearly. Someone who can interpret floor plans and service timelines just as easily as they can interpret your vision. Someone as comfortable negotiating with vendors as they are fluffing your dress.

Design is part of it, but execution is everything.

A true planner sees your wedding as more than a party. They see it as a live production that needs direction, precision, and heart. The right one won't just bring your vision to life; they'll protect it, elevate it, and ensure you enjoy it.

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bride’s guide to: how much a Wedding Really Costs

Everyone talks about the "average" wedding cost being $35K, which barely covers catering in many cities. This blog breaks down what weddings really cost, why pricing varies so much, and how your guest list drives every decision. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand affair, get honest, judgment-free insight to help you build a wedding budget that actually works.

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bride’s guide to: getting your groom engaged in planning.

When you think of "wedding planning," chances are the groom isn't the first person to come to mind as the one obsessing over napkin textures or cake fillings. But here's the thing: your wedding should reflect both of you. And while it's totally okay if your fiancé isn't swooning over stationery suites, there are ways to get him genuinely excited—and even enthusiastic—about the planning process.

The h&b crew believes weddings are better (and a lot more fun) when both partners feel seen and celebrated. Here's how to get your groom involved—without forcing him into the linen sample spiral (unless that's his thing).

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