Let’s be honest: wedding planning isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about communication. And if you’ve ever struggled to translate a Pinterest board into actual direction for your vendors, this one’s for you.

A smooth wedding day starts with smart prep—and that includes how you brief your florist, rental company, signage designer, and even your photographer.

Here’s your complete toolkit for communicating clearly with your vendor team (and looking like an absolute pro while you do it).

Think you need to spend $10,000+ on a wedding planner to have a beautiful, cohesive, editorial-style wedding? Think again.

At Mood & Marry, we’ve seen real brides use our templates to create stunning events—without the stress, cost, or chaos of traditional planning. Here’s how they did it, and how you can too.

One of the best ways to plan a wedding that feels current—but never trendy in a bad way—is to understand how different design styles evolve over time. Whether you're drawn to something moody, romantic, coastal, or minimal, there are ways to bring in fresh details without losing the timeless, editorial feel.

Below, we’ve broken down 5 core wedding aesthetics—based on our Mood & Marry design templates—and the trends rising in each one. These ideas are designed to inspire, not overwhelm.

Planning a wedding is part creativity, part coordination—and when you're not a professional designer or planner, it's easy to fall into common traps that make your day feel disconnected or underwhelming.

The good news? Most wedding design mistakes are totally avoidable with a little intention, some clear communication, and (you guessed it) a strong design template.

Here are 10 of the most common mistakes we see—and how Mood & Marry can help you avoid each one.

If Pinterest has left you with 13 different wedding aesthetics and zero direction, we get it. The key to a stylish, stress-free wedding? A well-crafted moodboard that tells a cohesive story.

Whether you’re designing from scratch or using a curated Mood & Marry template, this guide will show you exactly how to build a wedding moodboard that sets the tone for your entire day—and gets your vendors on the same page.

When it comes to planning your wedding, the roles and titles can get confusing fast. Do you need a planner? What’s a day-of coordinator? Can a template actually replace a full-service wedding designer?

Let’s break it all down so you know exactly what each role does—and how combining a Mood & Marry design with a Day-of Coordinator might be the smartest, most budget-friendly way to plan a beautiful, stress-free wedding.

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless inspiration, vibes, and Pinterest boards? Take our quick quiz to discover which wedding style actually fits you—and get a curated Mood & Marry design template to match.

No spreadsheets. No guessing. Just five questions to clarity.

Let’s be honest: weddings are expensive—and sometimes budgeting feels like its own full-time job. But here’s the good news: with the right tools and priorities, you can create a beautiful, stylish, cohesive wedding without blowing your budget.

This guide breaks down how to approach your wedding budget smartly—and how Mood & Marry templates can save you thousands by replacing the need for a high-end wedding planner.

You’ve chosen your Mood & Marry template. You’ve got a cohesive aesthetic, a clear creative direction, and a vendor brief ready to go. Now comes the part where the vision becomes real: building your vendor team.

This guide will walk you through how to find, vet, and confidently book the right wedding vendors—whether you're planning a destination wedding, something local, or a little of both.

Let’s be honest: traditional wedding planning can feel like too much and not enough all at once.

Too many checklists, too many opinions, too many outdated expectations. Not enough clarity, not enough style, and definitely not enough support for brides who know what they like but don’t want to plan full-time.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need a wedding planner—you need a creative director.

Let’s break down what that means, how it changes the way you plan, and how Mood & Marry is designed to give you exactly that.

You just got engaged. Your inbox is already flooded with “wedding to-do lists” and your Pinterest boards are...a mess. One minute you’re into cottagecore florals, the next it’s modern minimalism. So let’s just say it:

If you feel overwhelmed before you’ve even started planning, you’re not alone.

Mood & Marry was created for this exact moment—to help design-savvy (but time-strapped) brides go from "I like a million different things" to "this is the look and feel of my day."

Here’s how to start planning your wedding with clarity, confidence, and just enough structure to keep you from spiraling.

You’ve chosen your Mood & Marry design template. The moodboard is dreamy, the vision feels clear, and you finally feel like you have a plan. But what happens next?

This is your step-by-step guide to taking your editable Canva template and turning it into a real, beautifully executed wedding day—with the help of your vendor team, your timeline, and a little strategic communication.

Planning a wedding without a full-service planner? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why we created Mood & Marry—to give you beautifully designed tools that make communicating with your vendors easy, clear, and actually inspiring.

One of the most important tools in your planning toolkit? A well-crafted vendor brief.