Wedding planning can be fun, but also overwhelming. The wedding planning industry is big business and it is easy to get lost in beautiful and inspirational ideas, but I’m here to offer some practical and useful resources. Here are the places I have visited to cross things off my I DO to-do list:

• Craigslist – let other brides do the work for you! After their weddings, they are eager to sell off centerpieces, reception and ceremony decor, even dresses! I find it is best to search the entire ‘for sale’ section for ‘wedding items’. I scored some lanterns similar to these that I will be using as part of my centerpieces:

• Google Docs – When it comes to organizing, this is by far the best tool I use. I don’t need a huge wedding binder when all the information I need is right at my fingertips at any computer. Here are some pre-made templates that I have found useful:
• Wedding Vendor Payment List
• Wedding: Music List
• Wedding: Choosing a Venue
• Wedding: Address Book

• Etsy – I could browse etsy for hours, there is so much! I’m not a huge crafter or DIY-er, but there are plenty of talented people out there to do the work for me! From save-the-dates to hair pieces to table numbers, there is something for everyone, and many items can be custom made! Here are a few adorable details to add that extra something special to your special day:
• Custom Return Address stamp:

• Mini tissue paper poms:

• A flower for your hair:

• Illuminated table numbers:

• Save-on-Crafts – This website is like a super cheap online version of Hobby Lobby, but with even more crafts and supplies. You can view their wedding shop here and spend hours browsing all they have to offer.

• Russell and Hazel – Click here for a long list of free wedding planning templates. I printed off the Wedding Timeline/Checklist and although there are several items that don’t apply, I find it to be a comprehensive guide to help me stay on track.

And there you have it!

There are 144 days left until our wedding, any other awesome resources I should know about??