A guide to wedding planning

How to choose vendors, plan a budget, and not miss the details.

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer — What to Look For in a PortfolioChoosing vendors

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer — What to Look For in a Portfolio

Documentary versus posed shots, what a shooting day covers, and why a large Armenian wedding needs a second photographer.

Wedding Dress: Buy, Have It Made, or RentChoosing vendors

Wedding Dress: Buy, Have It Made, or Rent

The real difference in cost and timing between the three paths to a wedding dress, and how to tell which one fits you.

How to Choose a Wedding Venue in YerevanChoosing vendors

How to Choose a Wedding Venue in Yerevan

Capacity, location, season, and a dozen questions worth asking before you sign a contract.

How to Choose a Tamada for an Armenian WeddingChoosing vendors

How to Choose a Tamada for an Armenian Wedding

Why the tamada is far more than an emcee at an Armenian wedding, and what to ask before signing a contract.

Wedding Decor and Florals: Trends and Practical AdviceChoosing vendors

Wedding Decor and Florals: Trends and Practical Advice

How to style a beautiful venue without overspending — flower seasonality in Armenia and the balance between Instagram-worthy decor and logistics for 300+ guests.