Patricia T. Eliason
Patricia-"Patty" is a wedding researcher and writer with a passion for all things celebration. As a former bride herself, she understands firsthand the excitement, the overwhelm and everything in between that comes with planning a wedding. Personal experience combined with her ongoing research into venues, trends and planning strategies, fuels the practical and heartfelt wedding content she creates. From ideas and inspiration to tips and planning guides.
Articles by Patricia T. Eliason
15 Clever Destination Wedding Save the Dates & Meaningful Unity Ceremony Ideas
Planning a destination wedding means your guests need more notice than usual, and your ceremony deserves rituals that actually reflect ...
The Ultimate Destination Wedding Planning Checklist & 12-Month Timeline
Planning a destination wedding without a solid checklist is like packing for a month-long trip in 20 minutes. You’ll forget ...
15 Affordable Destination Wedding Locations in the US (No Passport Required!)
Dreaming of a destination wedding but not willing to hand over half your budget to airfare and passport fees? Good ...
The Ultimate Destination Wedding Budget Planner: 7 Hidden Costs to Avoid
A destination wedding budget planner isn’t just a spreadsheet with venue costs and catering quotes. It’s a living document that ...
How to Plan a Stunning Destination Wedding on a Budget (Under $5K to $10K Breakdown)
A destination wedding doesn’t have to drain your savings account or rope your family into a fundraiser. Plenty of couples ...
How to Plan a Beautiful Wedding for 75 Guests on a $15,000 Budget
A wedding budget of $15k might feel tight the moment you start pricing venues, but I promise you it is ...
How to Plan a Beautiful Wedding for 40 Guests on a $5,000 Budget
A wedding budget of $5,000 for 40 guests sounds tight until you see it broken down. Suddenly, it becomes a ...
How to Break Down a $10,000 Wedding Budget for 50 Guests
Ten thousand dollars for a wedding sounds tight until you realize that 50 guests is actually a manageable number to ...
How to Spend a $30K Wedding Budget for 100 Guests (13 Budget Categories)
On paper $30,000 wedding budget for 100 guests sounds about right. Thirty thousand dollars divided by 100 people is $300 ...