When you live with a chronic illness any day can be difficult, and managing your wedding day can quickly become stressful, overwhelming, and even painful. In part two of our guide for how to plan a wedding when you have a chronic illness, I’m exploring practical tips to help you navigate the actual wedding day with comfort, ensuring a memorable and manageable celebration. Your needs and wants should be the focus of your day; design a day that will be the best wedding day experience that you can have.

Planning a wedding is a journey, not just a one-day event. There are countless moving pieces, from finding vendors to creating timelines and solving last-minute issues. Many couples start their planning process thinking that a Day-of Coordinator will be enough to pull everything together. While having someone to oversee your wedding day is essential, hiring a Full-Service Wedding Coordinator will make a world of difference throughout your entire planning experience. Let’s dive into why a wedding coordinator is the better option for reducing stress, saving time, and creating a flawless wedding day.

Couples often ask “Do we need a wedding coordinator if our venue has a coordinator? Is there even a difference?”

The answer to both questions is, “Yes. Absolutely.”

A wedding coordinator’s focus is on making sure your wants and needs are met, whereas a venue coordinator is focused on ensuring the venue is well-maintained and well-represented.

A relaxed, bohemian microwedding surrounded by the vibrant hues of nature at Morgantown’s West Virginia Botanic Garden provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s unique style and commitment to an environmentally-friendly wedding.

When you're planning a wedding and managing the symptoms and limitations of a chronic medical condition, it brings extra challenges. We at Bespoke & Beloved are intimately acquainted with those challenges, and we’re here to help you navigate that journey without using up all your spoons before the wedding arrives! With some thoughtful preparation and planning, you can still design a memorable, joyful wedding day that fits your needs and celebrates your love!

Move over, dusty rose and terracotta! 2024 is all about embracing a softer, sweeter hue: Peach Fuzz, the Pantone 2024 Color of the Year. Peach Fuzz also blends effortlessly with a variety of styles; it is perfect for any season and goes with any color palette! You can mix it with brights, neutrals, earthy tones or pastels — your imagination is the limit.

Sarah and Ken envisioned tying the knot amidst a winter wonderland with a touch of Christmas spirit sprinkled throughout. The results were nothing short of magical at J. Verno in Pittsburgh’s Southside.

It’s important to set a realistic budget before you start committing to the details to ensure you are comfortable later down the line and don’t end up “wedding broke.”  It’s also important to do your research and make sure that the things you are envisioning are achievable with the budget that you have. Creating a wedding budget is the foundation for a stress-free and financially responsible wedding planning process. An accurate budget allows you take control of their wedding planning journey and ensure that your wedding dreams, preferences, and unique style aligns with your financial realities.