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Megan R.

Megan is a wedding planner from the Pacific Northwest who has helped over 200 couples pull off their big day without a single missing centerpiece (well, almost). She lives for color-coded spreadsheets, knows every vendor question to ask before signing a contract, and believes a great wedding starts with a great timeline. She writes about planning, logistics, etiquette, and all the little things couples wish someone had told them sooner.

15 Backyard Bridal Shower Recipes Your Guests Will Instagram Before They Eat

July 16, 2026 by Megan R.
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Golden hour settles over the yard, guests drift in with flutes in hand, and the table nearly gleams with linens and blooms. I call these backyard bridal…

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The ‘Receiving Line’ Comeback: Why Couples Are Adding 22 Minutes Back Into the Cocktail Hour

July 15, 2026 by Megan R.
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I look at the venue exit, tap my watch , and I see the line start to form. For many years, couples did not appreciate receiving lines. They feel stiff and…

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Rehearsal Dinner Menu Order That Keeps the Night on Track

June 18, 2026 by Megan R.
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Prevent the night before your wedding from turning into a wild party. Learn how to strategically pace your rehearsal dinner menu to keep everyone well-fed and steady.

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Seating Chart Hack That Keeps the Bar From Getting Monopolized

June 17, 2026 by Megan R.
featured the seating chart hack that stops the groom s family from monopolizing the bar

You know how one family can quietly take over the bar and turn your carefully planned timeline into a two-hour social hour? I’ve planned weddings where…

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The Vendor Tip Sheet You Didn’t Know You Needed (With Exact Amounts for 2026)

June 14, 2026 by Megan R.
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The week before my cousin’s wedding, I sat at my kitchen table counting envelopes, murmuring amounts to myself until my partner walked in and asked if I…

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Why Your Photographer Wants You to Eat a Full Breakfast Even If You’re Not Hungry

June 9, 2026 by Megan R.
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Wedding morning nerves can kill your appetite, but skipping breakfast is a timeline disaster waiting to happen. Here is how to fuel up for your photos.

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Invitation Suite Printer Deadlines for June Weddings

June 5, 2026 by Megan R.
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Couples think they have plenty of time to order invitations in the spring. The reality is that the printer cutoff for a June wedding hits much earlier than anyone expects.

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Bridal Shower Games That Won’t Clear the Room

June 25, 2026June 4, 2026 by Megan R.
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Bridal shower games set the tone for the whole party, and I’ve seen them make or break the mood in a matter of minutes. What I’ve pulled together here is a…

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The Wedding Timeline ‘Dead Zone’ Between 4:30 and 5:15 (And What to Put There)

July 10, 2026May 27, 2026 by Megan R.
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The ceremony ends, the guests drift toward drinks, and 4:30–5:15 sits empty on the schedule like a missing puzzle piece. I stand in the middle of that…

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Why 2026 Brides Are Adding a Quiet Room to the Reception

May 24, 2026 by Megan R.
featured the quiet room trend why 2026 brides are adding a second off dance floor space

A bridesmaid slips away from the crowded dance floor, rounds a hallway curtain, and finds a softly lit room where a pair of armchairs and a low…

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