Weddings/Events

Pre-Wedding Planning Advice

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How To Plan For All The Celebrations Before The Big Day!

You all know how much I love sharing all of my wedding planning tips + tricks, and also my insider secrets as a wedding planner! Educating clients, and other entrepreneurs, is something I’m really passionate about. I believe that when we lift one another up, we all succeed! When I start creating these guides, I tend to notice patterns of topics based on questions I get from my clients. I wanted to create a place where I could do a round-up of recent wedding planning advice; especially when it comes to planning all the pre-wedding parties! Below you’ll find tips to planning those pre-wedding parties, how to find your perfect venue + advice to plan your wedding according to the season. We’re here to help!

Planning Those “Pre-Wedding” Events

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When you get engaged, you’re not only planning your wedding, there are a ton of celebrations that happen before the big day! We have advice for you to make each event special + unique.

First Steps To Take When You’re Newly Engaged (plus a FREE downloadable guide)

The Importance of Engagement Photos

Engagement Photo Session Tips + Tricks

The Keys To A Successful Wedding Shower

What To Expect During Your Wedding Rehearsal

How To Plan Your Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

How To Include Your Pet In Your Wedding Day

Hunting For The Perfect Place To Say “I Do”?

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Photo by: Lauren and Jared Bowser

Important Questions To Ask Your Venue (Plus A FREE Downloadable Check List)

Things To Consider When Looking For Your Venue

Why You Should Consider A Weekday Wedding

Downtown LA (DTLA) Wedding Venues

Malibu Wedding Venues

Heart of LA Wedding Venues

Hollywood Wedding Venues

Palm Springs + Joshua Tree Wedding Venues

Seasonal Wedding Planning Advice

Photo by: Dear Lovers

How To Change Your Postponed Wedding Colors

How To Plan An Outdoor Wedding including Things You May Not Have Considered For Your Outdoor Wedding

Summer Wedding

Fall Wedding

Winter Wedding

I hope this wedding planning advice was helpful! I have also created a variety of FREE downloadable wedding planning guides that you should check out here! As always, I love creating these so if you have any questions during your wedding planning process, contact me on my homepage + let’s chat!

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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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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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