MEMPHIS WEDDING PLANNING BLOG
The Bella Poggio Journal
The Bella Poggio Journal is a Memphis wedding planning blog created to help couples plan thoughtful, beautifully executed celebrations. Explore expert wedding planning advice, Memphis wedding venues, real weddings, destination inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insight from an experienced wedding planner.
Whether you’re newly engaged, comparing venues, choosing vendors, or looking for ways to make your celebration feel more personal, you’ll find practical guidance designed to make the planning process feel clearer, calmer, and more enjoyable.
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Why Fall Is the Most Underrated Wedding Season (And What to Know Before You Book One)
Why Fall Is the Most Underrated Wedding Season (And What to Know Before You Book One) Spring gets the flowers. Summer gets the long evenings.…
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Why Booking the Right Wedding Vendors Early Saves More Than Just Your Date
Why Booking the Right Wedding Vendors Early Saves More Than Just Your Date One of the most common things I hear from newly engaged couples…
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How to Create an Unforgettable Guest Experience at Your Wedding
How to Create an Unforgettable Guest Experience When couples begin planning their wedding, it’s natural to focus on the details they’ve been dreaming about for…
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What a Master Certified Wedding Planner Actually Does (That Couples Don’t Expect)
Most couples come into their first wedding planning conversation with a general idea of what a wedding planner does: help find a venue, recommend vendors,…
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The Questions You Should Ask Every Wedding Vendor Before You Book
The Questions You Should Ask Every Wedding Vendor Before You Book One of the biggest misconceptions about wedding planning is that choosing vendors comes down…
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The Wedding Planning Timeline Nobody Talks About | A Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Guide
The Wedding Planning Timeline Nobody Talks About Congratulations—you’re engaged! Between celebrating with family, sharing the news, and dreaming about your wedding day, it’s easy to…
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We Hire Experts for Everything Else… So Why Not Your Wedding?
We Hire Experts for Everything Else… So Why Not Your Wedding? When you decide to buy or sell a home, what’s one of the first…
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What Couples Who Got Engaged This Summer Need to Do First
What Couples Who Got Engaged This Summer Need to Do First First of all—congratulations! Getting engaged is exciting, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming. Within…
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The Wedding Vendor Questions Most Couples Forget to Ask Until It’s Too Late
The Wedding Vendor Questions Most Couples Forget to Ask Until It’s Too Late Most couples know to ask: But some of the most important questions…
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Why So Many Couples Are Choosing Smaller, More Intentional Weddings This Year
Why So Many Couples Are Choosing Smaller, More Intentional Weddings This Year For years, bigger weddings were often seen as the goal. But recently, many…
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How to Pull Off a Beautiful Outdoor Summer Wedding Without Melting in the Heat
How to Pull Off a Beautiful Outdoor Summer Wedding Without Melting in the Heat Outdoor weddings can be absolutely magical. Golden sunsets, beautiful scenery, and…
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5 Reasons I’m Grateful We Chose a Catholic Wedding
Long before I became a Certified Wedding Planner—and now a Master Certified Wedding Planner—I was a bride planning my own Catholic wedding. Like many couples,…