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Stop Apologizing for Your Wedding
Stop Apologizing for Your Wedding—Here’s Why You Don’t Owe Anyone a Damn Thing By Adam Hebert, Editor-at-Large, Engaged AF Magazine Alright, let’s have some real talk from someone who’s seen almost 500 weddings and enough drama to fill a decade of reality TV. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already started to realize that planning a wedding comes with more opinions than a Reddit thread. Everybody’s got something to say about how you should do things—and if you’re like most couples, you’ve probably started apologizing for every choice you make. Let me hit you with a hard truth: You
How to Survive Wedding Family Drama (And Still Want to Show Up to Thanksgiving)
“How to Survive Wedding Family Drama (And Still Want to Show Up to Thanksgiving)” Alright, listen the fuck up: If you think you’re gonna plan a wedding and not have family drama, you probably believe in unicorns and calorie-free cake. Newsflash: every wedding is basically a reality TV show, and the producers are your relatives. Your only job is to not end up as the meme the next day. First—Accept That Your Family Is Gonna Be Weird Seriously. You think you’re marrying your partner, but surprise—you’re also marrying their entire circus. Every wedding has at least one mother, stepmom,
“You’re Not a Wedding Planner—So Stop Expecting Perfection”
“You’re Not a Wedding Planner—So Stop Expecting Perfection” (Or: Why Shit Will Go Wrong and That’s Half the Fun) Here’s a secret that the wedding industry will never put in a shiny brochure: Even the most organized, type-A, spreadsheet-loving, hyper-prepared couple on Earth is going to have something go wrong on their wedding day. Period. The only difference between a couple who has a good time and a couple who melts down is this: one group laughs about it, the other group lets it ruin their day. Perfection Is a Lie (and Honestly, It’s Boring) I’ve seen couples cry
Outdoor Weddings: Don’t Let Mother Nature Fuck Your Day
Outdoor Weddings: Don’t Let Mother Nature Fuck Your Day Let’s get something straight: If you want to get married outside in Colorado, you better be ready to wrestle Mother Nature—and she fights dirty. This state is where it’ll be sunny and 70 at 2 p.m., and by 4 p.m. you’re dodging golf-ball-sized hail and watching your beautiful ceremony arch become a projectile. If you’re hoping for a perfectly still, bluebird day—go book a ballroom. But if you’re here for the adventure (and maybe the best damn photos of your life), buckle up. A True Colorado Shitshow (and Why It
Last-Minute Wedding Checklist: The Spring-Into-Summer Panic Guide
Last-Minute Wedding Checklist: The Spring-Into-Summer Panic Guide Let’s get brutally honest: May hits, and suddenly every couple is gripped with the “oh shit, are we actually ready for this?” panic. Don’t feel bad—it happens to everyone, even the ultra-organized spreadsheet warriors. You think you’ve got months, and then the weather finally stops being bipolar and BAM, you’re six weeks out, your mom’s texting you about table linens, and you realize you haven’t booked a single thing since last August. Welcome to the Spring Wedding Scramble, baby. You are not alone. I’ve photographed more than 450 weddings, and here’s the
Benefits of Listing Your Business in Engaged AF Magazine
Discover the Benefits of Listing Your Business in Engaged AF Magazine Welcome to Engaged AF Magazine, the bold new face in the wedding industry! We’re here to revolutionize the way weddings are planned and celebrated, bringing a fresh, fearless perspective to the wild world of weddings. Engaged AF Magazine is a dynamic online platform that serves as both a comprehensive resource for engaged couples and a powerful tool for wedding professionals. Our mission is to connect engaged couples with the best wedding vendors and venues in Colorado while providing innovative ideas and inspiration to help them plan their dream