I had a bride book a makeup artist who had no experience with bridal work specifically. The makeup started coming off before the ceremony was over. Those photos exist forever. Here is how to make sure that never happens to you.

Two weeks after my proposal I was sitting on the floor of my bedroom surrounded by centerpiece photos and I broke down in tears. Not because I wasn't happy — but because I had no idea where to actually start. If that sounds familiar, keep reading.