How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Plus a free sample script!
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" 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!
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!
Ideas for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows (plus a free sample script!)
Yes, Taylor and I planned our wedding in 4.5 months—but just because we were on board shortening our engagement didn't mean that we were okay with compromising the quality of our wedding. And when I say quality, I'm not necessarily talking about the bells and whistles (i.e. the flowers and cake—although, yeah, we wanted those to be beautiful/delicious too). I'm really talking about the emotional and spiritual aspects of our wedding day.
6 Tips for Finding a Wedding Dress in 6 Months or Less
Scratch that. The title should actually read, 6 Tips for Finding a Wedding Dress YOU LOVE in 6 Months or Less. You heard it here first, ladies. Planning a wedding in 6 months or less doesn't mean that you have to settle for a wedding gown that's just so-so.
How to Navigate a Short Engagement When Your Fiancé is Deployed
I'm so excited to be featuring an interview with our friends Allison and Thomas today! We met through a church life group, and Taylor and I have w...
Prince Harry is Having a Short Engagement (and you totally can too)
Unless you've been under a rock for the past few weeks, you've heard the news: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged! And guess what? It's goi...
How to Book Hair and Makeup for Your Wedding Day on a Short Engagement Timeline
Ask any bride who planned her wedding in six months or less what the hardest part of the process was, and she's likely to mention something abou...
3 Tips for Planning a Honeymoon on a Short Engagement Timeline
I know, I know. You said "yes" to his proposal yesterday and we're already talking about planning a honeymoon. But that's the thing about a short e...
A Do and Don't Guide for the Time-Crunched Bride
Something magical happens when planning a wedding on a short timetable. Clocks literally begin to move faster. January will seemingly morph into Ju...
Top 6 Things to Accomplish When Planning a Quick Wedding (plus a free checklist!)
We've already discussed the ins and outs of planning a wedding in six months or less (and hopefully you've even snagged our free wedding planning c...
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!
Books to Read Before You Say “I do”
Self-Care for the Bride-to-Be: How to Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul
Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Bridesmaids