Jessica W. Chen

27 Secrets Wedding Planners Will Never Tell You

Given how many bridezillas there are out there, vendors are always extra appreciative when they get to work with brides who treat them with respect. And according to Chen, “vendors will gladly go above and beyond for couples that they really love by providing extra freebies,” so don’t forget to use your pleases and thank yous!

The (Comprehensive) Couple's Guide To Budgeting

Once you know what your wedding needs and wedding wants are, it’s time to get down to budget brass tacks.

“Make sure you agree on the budget and stick with it!” required Jessica Chen, an editor and wedding expert for WeddingDresses.com (@WDdresses). “After you’ve figured out where to lavish your funds, you and your partner need to decide what ballpark your overall budget is.

brides • 11th January 2018

The Dos and Don’ts of Finding the Perfect Wedding Shoe

“This is a pair of shoes that you’ll be standing in for hours, so it’s imperative to try out the shoes first and feel how comfortable they are to stand and walk around in before you swipe your card,” says Jessica Chen, wedding expert at WeddingDresses.com. “Buying your wedding shoes in-person also allows you to check where the hemline of your dress would fall when you wear them, so you can avoid stylistic faux pas.”

18 Wedding Dress Trends That Are Going To Be Huge In 2018

Think pearl embellishments are a dated choice? This upcoming bridal season seems determined to bring them back, according to Jessica Chen of WeddingDresses.com. "Not only are pearl accessories back in a big way, with strings of pearls draped around necks, but pearl beading has also been used to add texture to otherwise bland dresses, creating a more nuanced look for the all-white wedding frock."

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27 Secrets Wedding Planners Will Never Tell You

27 Secrets Wedding Planners Will Never Tell You

The (Comprehensive) Couple's Guide To Budgeting

How to Be the Most Awesome Wedding Guest Ever

The Dos and Don’ts of Finding the Perfect Wedding Shoe

18 Wedding Dress Trends That Are Going To Be Huge In 2018

Jessica W. Chen