Weddingbee Blog

Alright, let’s be real. How many wedding magazines have you bought thus far? I am not even sure I can count. Plus, I “inherited” a pile from one of my best friends who got married shortly after our engagement. I definitely have my favorite magazines. I’ve found that some magazines are so full of advertisements and other random things that they aren’t too useful. The websites and blogs I’ve discovered seem to be more useful and original than what I find in magazines. But I still can’t resist when Martha Stewart Weddings comes out, along with some others.

In the pile of magazines there is one that has stood out to be the most useful, readable, and practical. Real Simple Weddings has to be one of my favorite finds since I started wedding planning. It’s like an easy, dummy-proof wedding manual. They just came out with their 2nd issue (I think they publish once a year) and it is just as wonderful as the first.

One of the best things is that Crate and Barrel is the only advertiser in the pages, so the publication is clean and easy to read.

From engagement, to reception, to flowers, the magazine is divided into every area you possibly plan for your wedding. There are most common questions for each area, like budget, bridal party flowers and then useful charts. For a person like me with no knowledge of flowers, they have a super useful chart that breaks down types of flower with their colors, seasons, durability, cost, etc.

For those that like lists and charts, they have charts in the magazine that can also be downloaded online. There are suggested lists for registries, photo must haves, and vendor questions.

One of my favorite features in general for magazines and blogs is “Real Weddings”, which are throughout the issue as well.

All Photos from Crate & Barrel

I’ve given a copy to all of my friends who have recently gotten engaged because I think it’s such a great start to their planning. I kind of use it as a reference and for some extra tips as I reach different areas of the wedding process.

Also, go check out the Real Simple website for more tips, downloadable checklists and ideas.

Have you gotten a copy yet? What has been your favorite planning tool find?