Kristen Dysart

Budget Wedding Planning: Determining your Guest List

Congratulations on your new engagement! Now it’s time to think about what your wedding day will be like. You have to figure out where you will be saying your vows. You have to arrange for a tuxedo or get fitted for a wedding dress. You have to set up a br... Read >

Things to Consider When Picking a Wedding Date

The average American engagement lasts sixteen months. Most of that time is spent planning the wedding. Couples spend between seven and twelve months getting ready for their big day. But choosing the date isn’t always easy. There are 365 calendar days (or... Read >

Pulling Off a Picture Perfect Wedding in Three Months

All the experts say you need at least eight months to plan a wedding. But what do you do if you don’t have that long? Sometimes happy couples simply don’t want to wait so long to accommodate planning. Others have pressing schedules that might include long... Read >

Formal vs. Casual Weddings and Which is Best for You

Many couples have a difficult time deciding between a formal or casual wedding. You may decide upon a formal or casual marriage based on theme and the time of year. Other couples decide based upon look and style and some will decide on a formal vs. casual... Read >

Planning a Wedding on a Tight Budget

Just hearing that the average U.S. wedding costs close to $20,000 would send many couples running to the local justice of the peace.But if you plan well and look for less expensive alternatives, you can plan a fabulously personal wedding for well under th... Read >