From the House
The Journal.
Planning guides, market profiles, and notes on how to find the right people for your day.
July 16, 2026
What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do? (And Do You Need One?)
The average couple spends more than 200 hours planning their wedding. Here's what a planner actually does with those hours, the difference between full-service planning and day-of coordination, and how to decide which — if any — you need.
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July 16, 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Florist: What Your Flowers Actually Cost and Why
A floral proposal is not a bill for flowers. Here's what couples are actually paying for, where the budget goes, why the numbers surprise people, and the questions that reveal whether a florist can execute your vision.
Read the guide →Hudson Valley
June 23, 2026
How Much Does a Hudson Valley Wedding Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
The realistic cost of a Hudson Valley wedding in 2026 — venue, catering, photography, florals, and planning ranges for 100 guests, plus what to know about the NYC-proximity premium, weekend estate buyouts, barn venues, and October foliage pricing.
Read the guide →Palm Beach
June 22, 2026
How Much Does a Palm Beach Wedding Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
The realistic cost of a Palm Beach wedding in 2026 — venue, catering, photography, florals, and planning ranges for 100 guests, plus what to know about the winter 'Season,' private clubs, landmark resorts, and hurricane-season timing.
Read the guide →Asheville
June 22, 2026
How Much Does an Asheville Wedding Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
The realistic cost of an Asheville wedding in 2026 — venue, catering, photography, florals, and planning ranges for 100 guests, plus what to know about October foliage pricing, Biltmore, mountain logistics, and the region's post-Helene recovery.
Read the guide →Napa
June 22, 2026
How Much Does a Napa Valley Wedding Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
The realistic cost of a Napa Valley wedding in 2026 — venue, catering, photography, florals, and planning ranges for 100 guests, plus what to know about the Winery Definition Ordinance, harvest-season pricing, and the wine-country premium.
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June 19, 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Planner — What to Ask Before You Hire Anyone
The category has more variation than almost any other. Here's how to understand the three tiers, what each actually delivers, and the questions that reveal whether a planner is genuinely skilled — or just well-organized.
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June 18, 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Photographer (Before You've Seen a Single Portfolio)
Photography is the one wedding decision you cannot revisit. Here's how to evaluate a photographer before you open their portfolio — the questions that actually reveal something, what pricing tiers mean, and why the last question is the one most couples never ask.
Read the guide →Savannah
June 18, 2026
Getting Married in Savannah: What It Costs in 2026 and What Makes This Market Different
What couples in Savannah actually spend in 2026 — honest ranges by guest count, a full category breakdown, and what to know about square permits, peak season, photography, and the Lowcountry heat.
Read the guide →Charleston
June 18, 2026
How Much Does a Charleston Wedding Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
What couples in Charleston actually spend in 2026 — honest ranges by guest count, a full category breakdown, and what to know about historic venues, catering, photography, and when to book.
Read the guide →Charlotte
June 17, 2026
Getting Married in Charlotte: What It Costs, When to Book, and How the Market Has Changed
What couples in Charlotte actually spend in 2026 — honest ranges by guest count, a full category breakdown, and what to know about venues, photography, planning, and when to book.
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