Planning & Advice Archives - The Lane https://thelane.com/category/inspiration/planning-advice/ A wedding magazine and creative agency reimagining weddings through a lens of fashion, travel, art and design. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:15:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://thelane.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-icon2-32x32.png Planning & Advice Archives - The Lane https://thelane.com/category/inspiration/planning-advice/ 32 32 168239744 3 Photographers Share How to Create the Best Beauty Shots on Camera https://thelane.com/wedding-photography-beauty-portraits/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:05:17 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=81234 We often appear a little different in the mirror than on camera, partly due to perspective and how lenses register light and angles. On your wedding day, you do not only want to feel beautiful, you want that beauty to translate seamlessly into the photographs you will treasure. How to achieve this balance of ease and radiance?

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]]> 81234 What Wedding Planners Wish Every Couple Knew https://thelane.com/what-wedding-planners-wish-every-couple-knew/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:44:15 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=81795 We’ve asked planners trusted by The Lane to share what most couples misunderstand, and what thoughtful planning really looks like.

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]]> 81795 When to Discuss a Prenup, and What It Should Include https://thelane.com/when-to-discuss-a-prenup-and-what-it-should-include/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:49:29 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=76990 It’s happening. You’re engaged and about to get married. But have you had the talk yet? Yes, the one about a prenup. An agreement designed not to divide but to protect both parties. Family lawyer Sital Fontenelle shares what to expect when putting your prenuptial agreement in place.

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]]> 76990 The Modern Couple’s Guide to Pre- and Post-Nups https://thelane.com/the-modern-couples-guide-to-pre-and-post-nups/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:47:34 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=75266 What is a prenup really, and how does it differ from a postnup? The family lawyers at acclaimed London firm Kingsley Napley LLP demystify what to know about nuptial agreements, whether you are planning a wedding or already married.

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]]> 75266 How This Couple Approached Their Prenup With Honesty and Balance https://thelane.com/how-this-couple-approached-their-prenup-with-honesty-and-balance/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:46:15 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=77578 Both working in finance yet shaped by very different family backgrounds around money and assets, Luisa* and her husband Max are currently sailing through the Pacific on sabbatical. Originally from London and planning to settle in Europe, the couple reflects on how they navigated a prenup that felt both fair and forward-looking.

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]]> 77578 Wedding Day Timings: How to Create a Seamless Run Sheet https://thelane.com/wedding-day-timings-how-to-create-a-seamless-run-sheet/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:53:09 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=76068 Renowned wedding designer Dani Blasena, the planning force behind Jourdan Sloane’s upcoming wedding, shares her insider guide to wedding day timings and how to pace the flow of your celebration.

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]]> 76068 Which Wedding Clichés to Break for an Elevated Party, According to Billy Folchetti https://thelane.com/stylish-wedding-planner-billy-folchetti/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:28:44 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=73457 A wedding doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s: not your sister’s, not Pinterest’s, and definitely not a checklist of traditions you don’t relate to. No bouquet? No sit-down dinner? There are still plenty of options. Seasoned and stylish wedding planner Billy Folchetti makes the case for ditching the clichés in favor of something entirely your own.

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]]> 73457 How to Avoid Wedding Guest Accommodation Mistakes https://thelane.com/how-to-avoid-wedding-guest-accomodation-mistakes/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:10:45 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=74790 When creating a seamless wedding experience, the importance of finessing your guest accommodation cannot be understated. Here, wedding planner Beth Helmstetter explains where couples often misstep in their forethought.

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]]> 74790 Jourdan Sloane Reveals Her Wedding Plans and Vintage Inspiration https://thelane.com/jourdan-sloane-wedding-planning-advice/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:46:56 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=69591 Since getting engaged in India, Jourdan Sloane has kept her wedding plans under wraps — until now. In this exclusive interview, she shares a first look at her planning journey, the vintage inspirations behind it, and the bridal rituals she’s embraced along the way.

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]]> 69591 5 Key Lessons Danielle Copperman Learned from Her Wedding Day https://thelane.com/wedding-advice-for-the-couple-danielle-copperman/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:27:13 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=62941 France-based model and creator Danielle Copperman Sersoub shares the advice and details she would refine if she could get married all over again.

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]]> 62941 How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer for You https://thelane.com/how-to-choose-the-right-wedding-photographer-for-you/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:58:52 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=72597 The way your day is remembered depends on who’s behind the lens. Here’s why finding the right photographer (one who sees you fully) is everything.

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]]> 72597 Beyond the Myths: Reiterating the Role of a Wedding Planner https://thelane.com/reiterating-the-role-of-a-wedding-planner/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:50:01 +0000 https://thelane.com/?p=72595 We’ve asked planners trusted by The Lane to share what most couples misunderstand, and what thoughtful planning really looks like.

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