Brides with binders filled with years of wedding plans and couples who want to bring loved ones and good cheer together when they say “I do” commonly experience weather anxiety. When you want a picture-perfect moment, something out of your control, like Mother Nature, is worrisome.

While more weddings go off without major weather hitches than don’t, booking an indoor-outdoor wedding venue in Arizona helps you hedge your bets.

A wedding coordinator offers many benefits and can help make your special day perfect. But, before you jump into hiring this professional service, it’s important that you first understand typical wedding coordinator duties. Having this information will help you build out the best planning process—and team—for your wedding day.

If you're planning a self-funded wedding, you're joining a growing wave of couples who want their celebration to reflect their vision, not someone else's guest list. But there's one conversation that can feel trickier than choosing between chicken and fish: telling your parents you've got this handled.

Deciding to marry your best friend might be one of the most important decisions you make, but it definitely won't be the last decision you have to make. Your wedding style sets the tone for the big day, which makes finding the right venue important.

Nobody plans for a broken heel, a mystery stain on white fabric, or a groomsman who forgot his belt. But after coordinating hundreds of celebrations, we can tell you this: something unexpected always happens. Here are the 25 things a professional wedding coordinator should have ready before your first guest arrives.

We coordinate events every week at Modern Moments, and the couples who enjoy their day the most are always the ones who planned their schedule with breathing room built in. Here's how to build a wedding planning timeline that keeps you relaxed, your vendors on track, and your guests having the time of their lives.

We've watched hundreds of couples navigate Arizona bridal shows, and the difference between those who leave energized versus exhausted comes down to preparation. So before you lace up your walking shoes, let's make sure you're ready to make this day actually worth your time.

We've worked alongside hundreds of photographers, caterers, florists, and DJs at Modern Moments, and they consistently share the same message with us: venue restrictions don't just limit their work; they limit your wedding. Learn everything you need to know about vendor policies.

We've helped hundreds of East Valley couples navigate wedding planning while maintaining their jobs, their sanity, and their relationships. Here's the realistic timeline we wish someone had given us — complete with actual time estimates, because your Saturday afternoons are precious.

Choosing the venue for your wedding day is one of the biggest decisions you and your partner will make during the planning process. In this article, we outline some of our best wedding venue open house tips.

Planning a wedding requires balancing your vision with reality, especially when your budget is a consideration. Continue reading for our wedding budget breakdown and to discover how to find an affordable wedding venue in Gilbert.

You've scheduled the venue tour. You've got butterflies. You're picturing yourself walking down that aisle, and honestly? The place looks gorgeous in photos.

But what types of questions should you be asking at the early stages? Read on to find out!

You’re engaged and might be wondering, “When should I get married in Arizona?” Or maybe you already have your perfect month picked out, but are curious about how the weather will affect your wedding day.

Arizona summer weddings have many advantages, including lower costs for wedding vendors and longer daylight hours. But there are also some logistics to consider when hosting an event in the summer desert heat. We’re here to help you learn what you need to know to keep your guests cool at your beautiful summer wedding.

When you're planning an outdoor wedding, you're probably thinking about flowers and decorations — not potential rain or cold. But Arizona weather can sidetrack the most carefully laid plans. Read on for tips on creating a weather contingency plan.