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All The Wedding Planning Guides You Need (For Free!)

Union Station Wedding ceremony, gold chiavari chairs, colorful floral ceremony arch

A Complete List Of FREE Wedding Planning Guides You’ll Need For Your Big Day!

bride in teal wedding saree and groom in black suit portrait shot in front of mandap
Photo by: Laura Ford Photos

Hey friends! I know this year has been heavy and a lot of change for all of us and if you’re a couple who was planning their big day for this year, I know how difficult it’s been navigating postponements of your plans. However, it’s always been clear that love was never cancelled! As things start to open back up, your wedding plans may gain more momentum. If you’re in the midst of wedding planning, or recently engaged, I wanted to share a place with all the FREE wedding planning guides and posts I’ve created over the years. Check them out below!

Newly Engaged Wedding Planning Guides

lilac mrs ring box
Photo by: Sun and Sparrow

+ The First Steps To Take After You Get Engaged and you can download the FREE guide HERE. We guide you on what to do next once the question is popped!

+ Why You Need A Wedding Planner and What A Wedding Planner Does

10 Months Out

A Fall Wedding at Calamigos Ranch, bride and groom first look
Photo by: Studio Castillero

+ How to Budget For Your Wedding and a free download HERE

+ How To Start A Wedding Planning Budget and How To Manage Your Wedding Planning Budget

+ The Do’s and Don’ts Of Saving For Your Wedding

+ Tips To Finding The Perfect Wedding Venue

+ Tips To Finding Wedding Vendors

8 Months Out

A romantic wedding at Ebell Long Beach, bride and groom portrait shots
Photo by: Swanky Fine Art Wedding

+ Mistakes Brides Make When Wedding Planning

+ How To Create Healthy Habits While Wedding Planning

6-4 Months Out

bride and groom portrait shot at this contemporary wedding at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
Photo by: Justin Vasquez

+ How to Word Your Wedding Invitations

+ How To Build Your Wedding Registry and Top Wedding Registry Sites

+ Unique Gifts To Put On Your Wedding Registry

+ Top Tips Your Wedding Photographer Wants You To Know

3-2 Months Out

Beautiful wedding at The Unique Space in downtown LA, groomsmen in black suits
Photo by: Shot By Ellen

+ How to Make A Wedding Day Timeline and a free download HERE

+ How To Create a Seating Chart

+ Wedding Etiquette Questions Answered

+ 4 Ways To Add A Pop Of Color To Your Big Day

1 Month Out

A classic greenhouse wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, bride getting ready
Photo by: Sisterlee Photography

+ Reasons To Have An Unplugged Ceremony

+ Budget Friendly Wedding Party Gift Ideas

+ How To Practice Self Care Before The Wedding

+ Ways For a Groom To Get Ready For His Wedding Day

+ How To Include Your Dad Into Your Wedding Day

+ How to Include Your Mom Into Your Wedding Day

Seasonal Wedding Planning Guides

Union Station Wedding ceremony, gold chiavari chairs, colorful floral ceremony arch
Photo by: Loie Photography

+ Outdoor Wedding Planning Tips

+ Summer Wedding Planning Tips

+ Fall Wedding Planning Tips

+ Winter Wedding Planning Tips

I hope these free wedding planning guides will help you in the process! If you want additional help while planning and designing your dream day, contact me on my homepage here and let’s chat! Our team is ready to go!

Feathered Arrow Signature Kari Dirksen

LATTE OBSESSED, OVERACHIEVER, Outdoor Lover, Sucker for Live Music, Donut fanatic, Life Long Grey's Anatomy Fan, DOG MOM + now mom to my girl Rye. 

Hi, I'm Kari.
Wedding Planner, Podcaster, & Creative Entrepreneur.

The founder and lead planner behind Feathered Arrow Studio. Over the past 11 years, I’ve designed and executed more than 175 weddings throughout Southern California, helping couples create celebrations that feel deeply personal and beautiful.

My approach blends thoughtful design with genuine hospitality. I care deeply about how a wedding feels not just how it looks. I want every detail to be intentional and every guest to feel taken care of. Together we take your inspiration, your story, and your priorities and turn them into a celebration that feels effortless, welcoming, and unmistakably yours.

Not every couple needs full-service planning, which is why I also offer wedding consults and planning guides for those navigating the process on their own. I’m also the co-host of Just Another Biz Podcast, where we have honest conversations about the wedding industry with fellow creatives behind the scenes.

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Did you just get engaged and wondering what the heck you need to do next? I've got you covered friend! You can download my full guide to help plan your wedding from start to finish. Including checklists, timelines, ceremony guidance, and so many tips from a planner with a decade of experience. 

Full Planning Bundle Guide 

A guide you won't find anywhere else

Need help figuring out how the heck to plan out your big day? I have you covered with my timeline guide. This will guide you from start to finish so you don't run behind, everyone knows where they need to be and when. Trust me, the day will run as smooth as butter. 

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Planning On your own?

Not every couple needs full-service planning but everyone deserves expert guidance along the way.

If you're navigating the planning process yourself, I've created a few resources based on 11+ years of experience and 175+ weddings planned to help you feel confident every step of the way.

Wedding Planning Bundle
Step-by-step guidance to help you plan your wedding with clarity and less stress.

Wedding Timeline Guide
A detailed timeline used with real planning clients.

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