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Feeling Overwhelmed by Planning? You Don’t Need Another Checklist — You Need a Smarter Starting Point
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/28/26 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/28/26

Feeling Overwhelmed by Planning? You Don’t Need Another Checklist — You Need a Smarter Starting Point

Feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning isn’t a sign that you’re behind or bad at decisions. Most advice skips the most important step: starting in the right place. This piece explains why capable women feel stuck before they’ve even begun — and what actually helps.

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Wedding Planning Without a Planner: A Step-by-Step DIY System That Actually Works
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/20/26 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/20/26

Wedding Planning Without a Planner: A Step-by-Step DIY System That Actually Works

Planning a wedding without a planner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step DIY wedding planning system shows how to organize decisions, avoid common mistakes, and plan calmly—without guessing or juggling endless tools.

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Wedding Expectations vs. Reality
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/13/26 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/13/26

Wedding Expectations vs. Reality

A gentle reminder that you don’t have to feel ready, certain, or urgent the moment you get engaged.

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You Don’t Need to Feel Ready Right After Getting Engaged
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/12/26 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 1/12/26

You Don’t Need to Feel Ready Right After Getting Engaged

Getting engaged can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. If you’re feeling pressure to start planning before you feel ready, you’re not behind. This piece explains why pausing after engagement is normal — and how slowing down early helps everything feel calmer later.

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Before You Book Anything: The First 3 Wedding Planning Decisions
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 12/27/25 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 12/27/25

Before You Book Anything: The First 3 Wedding Planning Decisions

Wedding planning advice for couples at the very beginning — when everything feels urgent, overwhelming, and unclear. Thoughtful guidance to help you slow down, get oriented, and start without costly mistakes.

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The First Wedding Planning Decisions  Couples Regret Rushing Most
CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 5/26/19 CALM PLANNING Sara Alpert 5/26/19

The First Wedding Planning Decisions Couples Regret Rushing Most

Early wedding planning decisions that affect budget, timeline, and guest count — and how to approach them with clarity instead of pressure.

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