Anderson, South Carolina
How to ask for help when planning your wedding
There is a very fine line between asking your friends and family to help with a few things and having them essentially be your wedding planner. So where is the balance? Where do you draw the line? How do you stop the overwhelm? | Katharine Marie Weddings
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Stiles | Athens, GA Wedding | 9 Oaks Farm
Chris and Mhari got married at 9 Oaks Farm in Athens, GA | Katharine Marie Weddings
Meet the Couple: Mhari and Chris
This Athens, Georgia couple is super special to me because the groom is my "little" cousin. I was 6 when he was born and I am pretty sure I thought he was my real-life baby doll. Big thanks to his mom, Aunt Carey, who let a 6 year old tote him around! Oh and to Chris...
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Branam | Athens, Ga Wedding
Kaí and I met at the University of Georgia, and really got to know each other on our spring break mission trip to Texas with The Baptist Collegiate Ministry. She was stuck with a lot of freshmen on the slower bus, so we started calling her Mama K. Kaí graduated from...
Creating A Realistic Wedding Budget
Okay, it is time to talk wedding budgets, which we know isn’t the most fun topic. But we need to talk about it and talking about it is actually a really good thing! I think the main reason wedding budgets can be so difficult to think about or deal with is because they...
Narrowing Down Your Guest List
Your guest list is probably the second most discussed topic in wedding planning, after your budget. Sometimes the venue determines the guest count and sometimes it can be your budget. So how do you determine who gets invited to your wedding?
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Beebe | Charleston, SC Wedding
When Jess dreamed of her wedding day, she instantly knew where she wanted to get married in Charleston – First Baptist Church. Fun fact: the first wedding Jess was ever in as a flower girl was at this church! And it was where she was dedicated as a baby. To say this place holds a special place in her heart is an understatement.
When should you start wedding dress shopping?
One of most asked questions I get is "when should I go wedding dress shopping?" And the answer is pretty simple. Since most gowns take about 14-16 weeks (4 months) to come in and you'll want an additional 2 months for final alterations, I recommend ordering at least 6...
Introducing Chad and Lacy Till | Porterdale, Georgia Wedding
Chad and Lacy met at their church in Atlanta, Georgia and got engaged at the Biltmore in early 2017. To celebrate their one year anniversary (12/16/17) I'm sharing their wedding day with you! You can read more about their love story in their "Meet the Couple" blog....
Maintaining Great Relationships with Your Bridesmaids
*this post is probably a bit different than you'll find on other wedding planning websites, but I like to keep it real and be as helpful as possible!* Your favorite ladies said yes to being your bridesmaids because they love you and they are excited for you,...
Anderson, SC
Meet the Couple: Mhari and Chris
This Athens, Georgia couple is super special to me because the groom is my "little" cousin. I was 6 when he was born and I am pretty sure I thought he was my real-life baby doll. Big thanks to his mom, Aunt Carey, who let a 6 year old tote him around! Oh and to Chris...
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Branam | Athens, Ga Wedding
Kaí and I met at the University of Georgia, and really got to know each other on our spring break mission trip to Texas with The Baptist Collegiate Ministry. She was stuck with a lot of freshmen on the slower bus, so we started calling her Mama K. Kaí graduated from...
Creating A Realistic Wedding Budget
Okay, it is time to talk wedding budgets, which we know isn’t the most fun topic. But we need to talk about it and talking about it is actually a really good thing! I think the main reason wedding budgets can be so difficult to think about or deal with is because they...
Narrowing Down Your Guest List
Your guest list is probably the second most discussed topic in wedding planning, after your budget. Sometimes the venue determines the guest count and sometimes it can be your budget. So how do you determine who gets invited to your wedding?
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Beebe | Charleston, SC Wedding
When Jess dreamed of her wedding day, she instantly knew where she wanted to get married in Charleston – First Baptist Church. Fun fact: the first wedding Jess was ever in as a flower girl was at this church! And it was where she was dedicated as a baby. To say this place holds a special place in her heart is an understatement.
Introducing Chad and Lacy Till | Porterdale, Georgia Wedding
Chad and Lacy met at their church in Atlanta, Georgia and got engaged at the Biltmore in early 2017. To celebrate their one year anniversary (12/16/17) I'm sharing their wedding day with you! You can read more about their love story in their "Meet the Couple" blog....
Maintaining Great Relationships with Your Bridesmaids
*this post is probably a bit different than you'll find on other wedding planning websites, but I like to keep it real and be as helpful as possible!* Your favorite ladies said yes to being your bridesmaids because they love you and they are excited for you,...
Choosing Your Bridesmaids
Picking your bridesmaids can be either be the most fun and easiest part of planning or the absolute worst. I’m grateful that when my time comes, I have a built in MOH in my sister but I know that even when brides-to-be have a sister, that choice isn’t always the...
5 Pieces of Advice for Brides-to-Be from Other Brides
When you get engaged, you step into a world that’s different from normal for a while. Although your friends and family are excited for you, they’ve got other things on their mind than your wedding and that’s okay! I’ve polled over 50 other brides who have been in your...
Is there a wedding dress style for my body shape?
Finding the perfect wedding dress to fit your body shape doesn't have to be hard. This is the first in a series where I'll be covering the different body shapes and what type of dresses would look good on them. But today I just want to talk about knowing your own body...