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11 Wedding Planning Duties You Can Delegate

11 Wedding Planning Duties You Can Delegate

Even if you’re planning your wedding solo, we want to assure you that you don't have to tackle everything on your own! Here are 11 wedding planning duties you can delegate to lighten that load, along with a bonus “pro tip” that’ll help your special day run seamlessly.


The Ultimate 101 Guide to Wedding Venue Contracts

The Ultimate 101 Guide to Wedding Venue Contracts

Booking your venue is one of *the* most important steps of the wedding planning process. And your contract with the venue should spell out everything you've agreed upon in black and white. This contract provides a legal framework that lays out the services, payments, and deliverables for your wedding, along with the terms & conditions that protect both you and the venue. Here's what to look out for.


15 Wedding Expenses You Can Skip

15 Wedding Expenses You Can Skip

By carefully considering which expenses you can forgo, you'll set yourselves up to save money while crafting a meaningful celebration that reflects your priorities as a couple. Let's explore the various wedding expenses you can confidently skip—without compromising the style or significance of your special day.


9 Major Wedding Planning Red Flags to Watch Out For

9 Major Wedding Planning Red Flags to Watch Out For

We’re here to help you spot warning signs that could turn your fairy tale into a cautionary one. Here are the major red flags to watch out for when vetting your wedding pros that could save you from a potential wedding disaster—or at least save you time, money, and stress!


12 Ways to Save Money on your Wedding Venue

12 Ways to Save Money on your Wedding Venue

Looking to cut costs on your wedding venue without sacrificing style? We've got all the insider tricks to help you snag that space and stay within your budget—no style compromises required!


All About All-Inclusive Wedding Venues

All About All-Inclusive Wedding Venues

All-inclusive wedding venues are at once a timesaver *and* a steal, but be forewarned: All-inclusive package inclusions vary greatly. From FAQs like "What Do Wedding Venue Packages Typically Include?" and "How Much Does an All-Inclusive Wedding Cost?", we've got ALL your questions about all-inclusive wedding venues covered!


The Guide Gals Podcast

The Guide Gals Podcast

The Guide Gals is a modern, wedding-focused podcast that dives deep into the planning process on a weekly basis. Our goal is for you to have the wedding of your dreams—and accomplish that with the least amount of stress possible.


Here Comes The Guide's Brand Refresh

Here Comes The Guide's Brand Refresh

It's not a total rebrand, but an evolved refresh. It was important to us to create an evolved logo, color palette, typography, and holistic design system that communicates Here Comes The Guide's values of adaptability, efficiency, inclusivity, and heart. We hope you feel even more welcome HERE.


Gift Guide for Gals Who Work From Home: Our Most Favorite Things

Gift Guide for Gals Who Work From Home: Our Most Favorite Things

The Here Comes The Guide team is sharing our perfect present picks for the work-from-home gal. Check out this ultimate list of goodies that will not only help you stay comfortable and productive but also inspire you throughout your day. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got you covered!


The Difference Between Venue Coordinators and Wedding Planners

The Difference Between Venue Coordinators and Wedding Planners

What's the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator? Both are invaluable allies to have in your wedding-day corner–and while there are definitely similarities and overlap in the roles, there are some major differences, too. We break it down.


Wedding Vendor Checklist | Printable PDF

Wedding Vendor Checklist | Printable PDF

Want to put together a winning wedding-day roster? Here is a list of wedding vendors that can help your dream wedding go off without a hitch, along with a free printable PDF Wedding Vendor Checklist for your planning binder.


The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

We've created The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors to help you navigate the vendor selection process. Whether you're searching for a talented photographer who can swiftly capture candid moments or a skilled floral designer who can transform your venue into a peony-filled paradise, we've got you covered with the best tips.


19 Meaningful Ways To Remember Loved Ones At Your Wedding

19 Meaningful Ways To Remember Loved Ones At Your Wedding

If you have a special person (or pet!) that can’t physically be at your wedding, but you still want to acknowledge their presence in spirit, here are 19 unique ways to pay homage to their memory and give them a loving tribute on your big day.


How To Budget For Your Wedding Bar

How To Budget For Your Wedding Bar

Want a sobering experience? Try calculating the cost of your wedding bar. Already feeling dizzy? That's where we swoop in to save the day. From figuring out what you'll pay to picking the perfect bar package, here’s the scoop on how to budget for your booze.


How To Get The Most Bang For Your Wedding Budget (even with inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues!)

How To Get The Most Bang For Your Wedding Budget (even with inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues!)

Have you googled “Cheap Wedding Ideas” recently? You’re not alone. As romantic as weddings are, they’re not immune to real-world issues like inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues. So here are 12 hacks to help you keep your wedding budget in check—even in these most unprecedented of times.


21 Hidden Wedding Costs You May Forget To Budget For

21 Hidden Wedding Costs You May Forget To Budget For

You've probably already factored in the wedding budget basics, but what about those unanticipated costs that you wouldn't be aware of unless you worked in the wedding industry? You know Here Comes The Guide has got your back! We're calling out 21 pesky hidden wedding costs many couples get blindsided by.


9 Tips For Putting Together Your Small Wedding Guest List

9 Tips For Putting Together Your Small Wedding Guest List

Whether you call it a micro wedding, small wedding, tiny wedding, or mini wedding, one thing’s clear: You need to narrow down your guest list! But between hard conversations and potentially hurt feelings, trimming your invites can prove to be tricky. So how do you set yourself up for small-wedding success? Check out these 9 tips for putting together an intimate wedding guest list.


Should You Invite Kids to Your Wedding?

Should You Invite Kids to Your Wedding?

Kid Friendly or Adults Only? That is the question. The key here is to hash this out with your partner early and come to a unified agreement. Then, to let your guests know your stance in a detailed yet graceful way. Check out these PROs, CONs, and pro tips to help you decide!


Engagement Rings 101: A Practical Guide To Buying

Engagement Rings 101: A Practical Guide To Buying

Regardless of what you ultimately spend on an engagement ring, one thing's for certain – this is one of the biggest purchases of your life! So how do you choose the right ring? Read the tips, terminology, and FAQs here for the ultimate guide to buying an engagement ring.


29 Fun Ideas for your Wedding Weekend

29 Fun Ideas for your Wedding Weekend

If quality time is your love language, a wedding weekend might just be your perfect celebration. Yet how do you best fill the time between the welcome party, the rehearsal, the wedding, and the farewell? We've got you covered with 29 fun ideas for your wedding weekend.


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