Wedding Planning Help

If you're not sure where to start, then planning a wedding can become very stressful. Lucky for you, you've stumbled upon the STL Weddings "Help" section featuring a little bit about everything you need to know to plan your wedding and look great doing it.

Each help section contains expert advice and tips to allow you to pull off the perfect wedding. Join our Facebook group to chat with other St. Louis brides and wedding professionals.

Wedding Planning Guides

Wedding Planning Descriptions

Budget - Times are tough and wedding costs are rising through the roof, but you can still have a fabulous wedding. Here we show you how to stretch your wedding budget, cut costs on postage, and be creative to save money on your wedding. Find out who pays for what and learn how to beat those wedding budget blues.

Invitations - The wedding invitation is your first chance to set the tone for your special event. Here we tell you all about wedding invitations including proper addressing techniques, etiquette, and information for ordering invitations over the internet. Also explore modern wedding invitation styles.

Ceremony - From writing vows to creating a wedding program, the ceremony is the main attraction. Here we share the proper processional and recessional order, questions to ask your officiant, and alternatives to throwing rice.

Catering - These days professional catering costs an arm and a leg. Here we reveal wedding catering secrets, share questions to ask your caterer, and show you how to choose reception entrees. If you're going to try and cater your own wedding, learn the basics of food service and how to stock a bar.

Photography - Tips and advice for selecting the right wedding photographer and videographer. Ensure the moments of your special day are recorded in a manner consistent with your personality.

Bridal Showers - Bridal showers are a time for female friends and family to gather to celebrate the bride. Make the most of the bride's shower with our time-tested, fun, and exciting bridal shower poems, games, and themes.

Beauty - Every bride deserves to look fabulous on her wedding day. This section reveals the secrets of makeup, hair styling, healthy skin, and whiter teeth. Plus, we share beauty tips for the often-neglected groom.

Fitness - Between wedding planning, working and trying to maintain some shred of a social life, who has time to spend hours at the gym? Not you, that’s for sure. The good news is you can get your body into wedding-dress shape and feel good doing it.

Fashion - Shopping for a bridal gown can be a daunting experience. Here we prepare you for your shopping trip by giving you 12 essentials, detailing how to get the perfect fit, and explaining the difference between couture and off-the-rack wedding gowns.

Flowers - Every flower has a meaning, learn them here. Choose the flower arrangement that highlights your style, discover the secrets to floral preservation and learn what to look for in an all-star wedding florist.

Rehearsal Dinner - Rehearsal dinners provide the bride and groom an opportunity to connect with close friends and family prior to the big event. Contrary to popular belief, rehearsal dinners don't have to be formal. Here we answer your questions and show you fun alternatives to the traditional rehearsal dinner.

Receptions - After you've chosen a reception site, its time to think about reception traditions, protocol, and seating arrangements. Look here for expert advice and tips to make your reception the celebration of a lifetime.

Reception Entertainment - Band or DJ? Entertainment can make or break your event. Make sure you know what to ask when interviewing potential entertainers so your reception doesn't end up being an embarassment..

Newlywed Life - Your wedding night is the first night of the rest of your life. Here we discuss marriage, finances, how to celebrate your first anniversary, and ways to keep it fresh in the bedroom.

Wedding Help provided by STL Weddings.