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Who Should Officiate Your Wedding? Pastor, Friend, or Pro Officiant — The Ceremony Choice Brides Regret
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right wedding officiant is one of the most important decisions when planning your wedding ceremony. Should you ask your pastor to officia...
Is Your Groom Ready for the Wedding Day? What Brides Should Know About Mobile Barbers & Getting Ready Spaces
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your groom ready for the wedding day? While so much attention goes to the bride’s hair, makeup, and getting-ready photos, groom and groomsmen pre...
Are Barn Wedding Venues Worth It? What Brides Need to Know Before Booking
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barn wedding venues are one of the most requested wedding styles today—but are they truly the right choice for your wedding day? In this episode of ...
Are Wedding Tuxedo Rentals Worth It? What Brides Really Want
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding tuxedo rentals are often treated as a last-minute detail—but they can have a major impact on how a wedding looks, feels, and photographs. In...
Are Brides Overpaying for Wedding Catering? What You Need to Know
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding catering is one of the biggest investments a bride will make—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dan & Andrea DeWard sit...
Wedding Photo Booths Reimagined: Inside a Vintage Camper Experience
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️✨ Are wedding photo booths still worth it—or is this one changing everything? Dan & Andrea DeWard interview the owners of The Shooting ...
Venue Manager vs Day-Of Coordinator vs Wedding Planner: What Every Bride Needs to Know
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about the difference between a Venue Manager, Day-Of Coordinator, and Wedding Planner? You’re not alone—and misunderstanding these roles ...
Is a Luxury Hotel Wedding Worth It? JW Marriott Grand Rapids Wedding Insider Tips for a Bride
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a luxury wedding in Michigan or searching for the perfect downtown Grand Rapids wedding venue? In this episode of the Wedding Planning Expert...
2026 Wedding Trends Every Engaged Bride Needs to Hear: What’s In, What’s Out & What’s Next
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a 2026 wedding and feeling overwhelmed or stressed? You’re not alone—today’s engaged couples are facing more choices than ever. In this...
Tips before attending the Grand Rapids Bridal Show with Stacey Nelson
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tips before attending the largest Grand Rapids Bridal Show? The Grand Rapids Bridal Show is held at the DeVos Place in January. What you need to know....
Our Wedding Story - Dan & Andrea DeWard - Are you an engaged bride feeling overwhelmed and stressed with wedding planning and a timeline? Let's plan your wedding stress free and on budget.
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's do this... In our first episode we want to welcome every engaged bride as we share a little bit our our story in the wedding industry. We have ...