The Short Engagement Guide to Guest Gifting

The Short Engagement Guide to Guest Gifting
From perusing the perfect pots and pans to searching for wonderful window treatments, there aren’t many things in life more fun than building your ...

The Number One Goal for a Great Wedding Experience? Guest Comfort

The Number One Goal for a Great Wedding Experience? Guest Comfort
Whether you’re getting married in three months or nine, it’s hard to plan a wedding in under a year without ending up super stressed at some point....

Planning a Three-Day Wedding Weekend

Planning a Three-Day Wedding Weekend
Once you’re knee-deep in the wedding planning process and starting to feel the pressure, adding more festivities and fun to the wedding agenda prob...

The Key to a Successfully Short Engagement? Organization!

The Key to a Successfully Short Engagement? Organization!
Whether you’re totally Type-A and outstandingly organized by nature–or your desk is a jumble of paperwork, hair-ties, coffee mugs, and (hopefully) your iPad–planning a wedding is intimidating. Refine your organization and scheduling skills and your engagement will be effortless, even if you feel pressed for time. Thanks to the magic of the internet, you have all of the perfect planning products (with two-day shipping) at your fingertips. 

Black and White Bohemian Bedroom Transformation!

Black and White Bohemian Bedroom Transformation!
Understatement of the century: 2020 has been downright awful in so many ways. And yet, on a personal level, some incredibly exciting things have happened too...like the fact that we’ll be welcoming our first child soon, and we bought our first house this summer! A 3 bed/2 bath condo, to be exact, which is kind of a unicorn here on Maui. I love a good before and after, and so my plan is to share a room-by-room transformation of our condo starting with today’s post on our master bedroom! 

Saley + John Hurley's 4-Month Engagement + Christ-Centered Wedding

Saley + John Hurley's 4-Month Engagement + Christ-Centered Wedding
Y’all, this summer will mark lucky number S-E-V-E-N years of marriage for Taylor and I, and I still get butterflies when I come across a good short engagement story! Hearing the unique ways the Lord works to bring two people together never ceases to amaze me. Saley contacted me through our website with the sweetest message a while ago, and as soon as I read a teaser of her story, I knew we had to share it on the blog. 

The Best (Cheapest!) Wedding Decor on Amazon! | Quick and Easy Wedding Decorations

The Best (Cheapest!) Wedding Decor on Amazon! | Quick and Easy Wedding Decorations
Your wedding is around the corner, you’re knee-deep in Pinterest boards dedicated to every aspect of matrimony, and yet you honestly have no idea w...

Books to Read Before You Say “I do”

Books to Read Before You Say “I do”
Getting married is a big deal. The wedding is wonderful, but when the honeymoon ends and you come home to begin real life as lawfully-wedded spouse...

Self-Care for the Bride-to-Be: How to Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Self-Care for the Bride-to-Be: How to Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul
"Self-care" is definitely a buzzword right now, but it really is important. Preparing for your wedding should be a truly memorable and joy-filled time, and taking care of your body, mind, and spirit will help contribute to that!

The Latest Trends in Bridal Beauty | Hair and Makeup Ideas for Your Wedding Day!

The Latest Trends in Bridal Beauty | Hair and Makeup Ideas for Your Wedding Day!
Kaleigh, owner of The Styling Stewardess, shares her top predictions for 2020 bridal hair and makeup trends. Grab wedding hair and makeup ideas and learn how to create a bridal look that's relevant now AND in the years to come!

Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Bridesmaids

Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Bridesmaids

Celebrating with your best friends is such a special part of getting married. It is so sweet to have the love and support of your closest gal pals when you say “I do!” Giving each bridesmaid a small gift to show your appreciation, either when you ask them to be a part of your bridal party or on the day of the wedding, is a customary gesture. 

If you are planning your wedding on a short engagement timeline, chances are that in addition to needing to source things quickly, you are likely trying to stick to a budget! With that in mind, we have rounded up a few budget-friendly bridesmaid gifts that can be on your doorstep in just two days with Amazon Prime!

Summer Bridal Hairstyles: Easy Braids for Your Wedding Day!

Summer Bridal Hairstyles: Easy Braids for Your Wedding Day!
Summer weddings are magical. The sun is warm and bright, the flowers are in bloom, and there’s just an air of fun! But for brides on a short timeline who are opting for an outdoor ceremony or reception in the upcoming months, heat and humidity can make bridal hair a bit tricky. We have rounded up a few styles that are as functional as they are beautiful to ensure that hair issues don’t cause any stress or distraction on your big day.
Karley

Meet & Greet

Hi, I'm Karley—former speedy bride, current happy wife, and author of How to Plan Your Wedding in Six Months or Less. My husband and I planned our wedding in just 4.5 months, and we love helping other couples navigate through the speedy wedding planning process. We believe in short engagements and forever marriages, and credit our love story to 1 John 4:19. Happy planning!

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