If some of the guests don’t know each other, an ice-breaker is a good way to start. Move on to games and other activities throughout the event. If there’s a theme to the shower, find a way to tie in the activities. Always plan at least one or two extra things to do, in case …
Travelling with your dress by car can be tricky enough as it is. But it is travelling overseas or interstate where a big wedding dress can be a bit of a hassle.
Many couples relieve themselves of the burden of a traditional wedding by going to a romantic destination and having a simple private ceremony. The economic factor is clear in this case because the wedding destination is also the location for the honeymoon. Here a few elopement and destination wedding locations inside the US and abroad.
If you actually love planning events and it sparks joy for you, then you will love planning your own wedding. And you will probably not need to hire a professional wedding planner. But if you are a time-poor professional and the thought of planning a wedding seems like an overwhelming task, then maybe, just maybe, …