Welcome to Love, Linda, a modern blog for couples navigating the wild, beautiful world of weddings. Think of this as your behind-the-scenes pass to thoughtful planning, real talk, and insider secrets from someone who’s seen it all, and still believes in the magic of a well-thrown fête.

One of the first questions couples ask when they start planning is: “How much should we actually be spending on each vendor?” And while the honest answer is it depends on your priorities, there are some very helpful guidelines that can keep your budget feeling sustainable instead of stressful. Today we’re talking about the “big […]

The Questions You’ll Be Answering on Your Wedding Day Without One One of the most common questions couples ask while planning their wedding is: “Do I need a wedding planner?” It’s a fair question. Weddings are expensive, and it can be hard to tell what’s truly essential and what feels optional. Many couples assume that […]

There’s nothing quite like the moment you get engaged: the celebration, the joy, the flood of congratulations. It’s a time filled with possibility, dreaming, and imagining what your wedding could look like. But once the excitement settles, almost everyone has the same question: “What do we do first?” It’s completely normal to feel unsure about […]

When you’re planning a wedding, there are a few details that don’t seem glamorous, but trust me, they can make or break the flow of your day. One of those small-but-mighty details? Glassware. You’d be surprised how often couples forget to confirm who’s providing the plates, glasses, and dinnerware. Many venues include them, but plenty […]

Planning your dream wedding involves countless decisions: from the dress and the flowers to the food and the venue. For many couples, booking a venue with an in-house or on-site coordinator feels like a huge win (and it is!). But here’s where some confusion often creeps in: If your venue provides a coordinator, do you […]