About

jenniemarieweddings.com is a professional wedding resource built to make planning clearer, less stressful, and better informed. Founded and edited by Jenni Marie — a certified wedding planner and former lifestyle journalist — the site combines field experience with practical editorial standards to help couples and planners make decisions with confidence.

Our mission

We help people plan weddings that feel like them by providing usable, trustworthy information: step-by-step plans, comparative research, seasonal checklists, and troubleshooting tactics you can actually apply on the day and in the months leading up to it.

Core principles

1. Practicality first

Every article aims to be actionable. From project timelines to vendor comparison grids, we prioritize formats that you can implement: checklists, timelines, step-by-step how-tos, and budget worksheets.

2. Evidence and experience

Advice is grounded in a mix of on-the-ground experience and documented sources. We draw on vendor interviews, contracts and pricing data, industry reports, and consumer studies to shape recommendations.

3. Transparent sourcing

We identify the sources behind our guidance. Most pieces include links to primary sources and a short note on methodology so you can trace how a recommendation was reached.

4. Inclusive and practical

Weddings come in many forms. We write for a broad range of budgets, cultures, and formats, calling out where advice changes for size, location, or tradition.

5. Editorial independence

We maintain a strict separation between our editorial team and commercial partners. Editorial decisions are made in-house and are not influenced by advertisers or vendors.

What you’ll find here

  • Guides that break down complex choices (venues, catering styles, timelines)
  • Step-by-step planning sequences for 12-, 6-, and 3-month timelines
  • Comparisons of vendor types, contract terms, and insurance options
  • Explainers on etiquette, budgets, and legal requirements
  • Seasonal checklists to prepare for peak and off-peak months
  • Troubleshooting posts for common day-of and planning issues

Editorial standards

Articles carry a byline and a published or updated date. We cite primary sources where possible and note when posts reflect expert interviews or aggregated data. Corrections are posted when errors are found; a dated correction note appears on the article.

Monetization and independence

Some articles include affiliate links and display advertising to help support free content. Affiliate relationships are disclosed inline. Sponsorships appear only with clear labels and do not affect our editorial recommendations.

Non-advice disclaimer

Content on this site is informational and based on experience and research. It is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, or medical advice. For contract, insurance, or health decisions, consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.

Jenni Marie
Founder & Lead Editor