The journal

Planning guides, honest budget talk and studio notes from the road.

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Planning Guide

How to Choose a Wedding Date That Works For Everyone

Auspicious dates, venue seasons, guest travel and your own sanity — a planner's framework for picking the day.

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Studio Note

Now Booking: Winter 2026 Dates Open

Our calendar for November 2026 – February 2027 is now open for full-planning enquiries. Early birds get first pick of partner venues.

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Budgeting

The Real Budget Sheet: Where Wedding Money Actually Goes

We anonymised twelve recent budgets. Venue and F&B dominate; here's where couples overspend and where they're glad they did.

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