Your Wedding Journey: 12-18 months before

Shuttered Bliss Chronicles with Arlene

In this episode of The Shuttered Bliss Chronicles, Arlene, your trusted host and wedding photographer, is diving into the essential first steps every bride should take when beginning to plan her wedding. She covers the top five action items to get you started, including how to determine your wedding budget, selecting potential dates, touring and booking venues, choosing your wedding theme or style, and researching and booking key vendors like your photographer, florist, and more. Tune in for more practical tips to stay organized, enjoy the process, and make your dream wedding a reality!

**Key Takeaways:**

- How to set a realistic wedding budget

- Why you should pick multiple wedding date options

- The importance of touring venues early

- Popular wedding themes to consider

- Which vendors to book first and why

Don't miss this essential guide for starting your wedding planning on the right foot!

Arlene Stepanian Photography serves as a wedding photographer in Texas for areas in the Greater DFW region as well as Houston, Austin, Waco and Tyler.

Here are some more helpful resources while in your wedding planning journey.

Venues:

Knottinghill Place

Brighton Abbey

Dallas Wedding Photographer on Instagram

Pinterest board for Wedding Photography in Dallas

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