LJ Coordinare

03/16/2026

There are so many little things couples don’t realize until they start planning a wedding.

1. Guest count, catering, rentals, layout, and even your décor all depend on the venue you choose.

2. Food, bar, rentals, florals, invitations, and seating all increase with every guest added.

3. Popular photographers, planners, DJs, and venues can fill their calendars quickly.

4. Without a solid timeline, weddings often run late and feel rushed. Vendors need to know what’s going on and when.

5. Build intentional moments into your timeline so you can actually enjoy it.

Comment TIMELINE to get a custom wedding timeline!

Save this if you’re newly engaged and starting to plan. 🤍

Cover photo: Lynns Photography

03/12/2026

Wedding traditions say the bride’s family covered most of the wedding while the groom’s family paid for specific things like the rehearsal dinner.

But today, most weddings look a little different. Couples often contribute the largest portion, and many families split costs based on what they’re comfortable helping with rather than strict traditions.

The best place to start?
An open budget conversation early in the planning process.

Every wedding is different — what matters most is creating a plan that works for everyone involved.

Have questions on wedding planning? I offer a planning consultation for only $175, you get a whole hour with a wedding planner to get the help you need! LINK IN BIO!

03/09/2026

Newly engaged?! Take time to celebrate, get organized, and clarify your priorities, this will make every decision while planning much easier.

Save this if you’re newly engaged — you’ll want to come back to it as you begin planning. 🤍

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03/08/2026

The order you book your wedding vendors actually matters more than most couples realize.

Some vendors (like venues and planners) book out a year or more in advance, while others come later in the planning process. Knowing the right order helps you secure the vendors that shape your day first and prevents the stress of trying to piece everything together last minute.

When couples plan strategically, they’re able to build their dream vendor team, stay on schedule, and avoid the panic that comes from realizing a key vendor is already booked.

Whether you’re planning a Northern Michigan destination wedding, a Midwest countryside celebration, or something in between, following a timeline like this will keep your planning process smooth and organized.

Save this for later if you’re newly engaged — it’ll make wedding planning a lot easier.

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03/07/2026

16 things to remember IF you change your name after getting married.

Save this checklist for later!

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01/15/2026

Shena and Jordan’s September wedding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was a fun and lively celebration. Surrounded by family, hometown friends, and college friends, the energy throughout the day was upbeat and full of joy. Their golf course reception featured a soft pink and blush palette with touches of gold, a huge selection of cupcakes from a local bakery, and a truly beautiful sunset to end the evening. From a fun reception entrance to cruising around on scooters and golf carts during photos, it was a relaxed and memorable day with plenty of personality.


Photographer: .lynns.photo / Brandi Minor
Coordinator, Decorator/Teardown: LJ Coordinare / Leah James /
Venue: Indian Lake Golf Course in Manistique
Catering: Mona and Company
Cupcakes: Kitch-iti-Kupcakes
DJ: Morning Star Entertainment
Florals: Flowers by Jodi
MUA: Makeup by Sarah / Sarah Schober
Hair: Hair by Jen / Jen Lancour
Rentals: Final Touches Design & Ever After Decorating
Officiant: Zack Weber
Transportation: Schoolcraft County Transit

01/08/2026

Been meaning to share this! I, like many wonderful entrepreneurs in MI, got to have my business in Voyage Michigan Magazine.

Just a little more about me, and what and who has helped me get to this point. I'm so blessed to have my own business and get to do something I love for a living. Helping couples make their big day come to life, and having them trust me to do so, means the world to me!

Also checkout my listing on ZOLA, and share with people you know who are getting married in 2026 or 2027! I was awarded Best of Zola 2026, thanks to many of my wonderful 2025 couples giving me great reviews! Zola listing is in the comments ☺️

Today we’d like to introduce you to Leah James. Hi Leah, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?I have always been drawn to creativity and beautiful moments. Growing up, I loved fashion and could watch wedding movies for hours. Fil...

12/29/2025

Save the dates and invitations do very different jobs — and timing them correctly makes planning so much easier.

This month-by-month guide keeps things simple, whether you’re planning locally or hosting a destination wedding.

Save this for later or send it to a newly engaged friend 🤍 Questions about your specific date or guest list? I’m always happy to help.

Photos by Sidney Bischer Photography

12/16/2025

Loved being part of this wedding!

12/15/2025

Nikki and Ryan’s September wedding at Castle Farms was such a joy to be part of. They are a kind, calm, and genuinely loving couple, surrounded by friends who truly know how to celebrate. The décor was simple and elegant, letting their connection shine, and the dance floor stayed full all night long. When an unexpected challenge came up just days before the wedding, Nikki handled it with so much grace and care for her guests—and thanks to an incredible last-minute caterer, everything came together beautifully. A day full of love, laughter, and the best kind of energy.

Beauty:
Venue: Castle Farms
Entertainment: Chime Entertainment
Photographer: JWhitehornMedia
Cake: Krazy Kake A Holics
Officiant:
Catering:
Florals: Sweetwater Floral
Transportation:
Coordinator: LJ Coordinare

12/15/2025