Crowd-Sourcing Real Wedding Stories

for a Fresh Perspective

on Modern Wedding Planning

Did You Follow Tradition or *Break It*?

Share Your Wedding Story & Help Future Couples!

Weddings have looked the same for decades—big guest lists, jam packed timelines, & empty traditions that couples often follow without question. But what if we flipped the script? What if your wedding wasn’t about meeting expectations but about creating an experience that feels true to you?

Planning can feel like an endless list of shoulds. You should have a big wedding. You should invite your entire extended family. You should follow traditions that have been around for decades—even if they don’t feel like you.

I’ve spent 13 years in the wedding industry, so I’ve seen it all. I’ve witnessed so many couples second-guessing their choices, feeling pressured by family & tradition, & realizing too late that they would have done things differently. I’ve also seen couples light up with joy when they choose a wedding that reflects their personalities rather than a Pinterest-perfect itinerary.

That’s why I’m working on a new wedding planning guide that flips tradition on its head & helps couples create meaningful, personal, unforgettable wedding experiences—not just events

And I need your help.

I want to hear from real couples who have been through the wedding planning process. Whether you went full tradition, broke every rule, or landed somewhere in between—your insights can help future couples plan with intention instead of obligation.

Your insights will help other couples break free from outdated expectations & plan weddings that actually feel exciting all the way through. If you’d like to be part of this conversation, I’d love for you to fill the survey below.

You can answer just a few questions or dive into the full list—whatever feels right! Your experience could help inspire someone to plan a wedding that feels less like a checklist and more like a celebration.

Want to share your experience?

Take this quick survey!

Whether you have regrets, an unpopular opinion, or the best wedding hack ever—I want to hear it.

Your answers will help me create a fresh, honest, & realistic wedding guide. One that’s based on real experiences, not just industry expectations.

And don’t worry—all responses will be anonymous unless you’d like to be credited

Thank you for sharing your story and helping change the wedding planning conversation!

Hugs,
Krista

The Survey

TL;DR – Quick Questions (Most Important Ones)

If you only answer a few, make them these!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

What type of wedding did you have?

Did you follow traditional wedding expectations, or did you break away from them? Why?

Looking back, what part of your wedding felt the most you?

If you could plan your wedding all over again, what would you do differently?

Were there any traditions you felt pressured to include but didn’t really want to? (Did you go through with them or skip them?)

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to couples currently planning their wedding?

The Survey Pt. 2

Full Survey – For Those Who Want to Share More

Was there anything you did differently that people loved (or that surprised them)?

Is there anything you regret about your wedding day?

What’s one wedding rule or tradition you wish people would stop following?

What’s something creative or unexpected you wish you had done?

How did you make your wedding feel more personal or meaningful for your guests?

Was there a moment at your wedding that felt the most emotionally significant to you?

If you could relive one part of your wedding, what would it be and why?

What was the hardest part about planning your wedding?

Did you feel pressure from family, social media, or the wedding industry to plan your day a certain way? How did you handle it?

How did you balance your vision for the wedding with the expectations of others?

What’s one piece of planning advice that no one gave you, but you wish they had?

Crowd-Sourcing Real Wedding Stories for a Fresh Perspective on Modern Wedding Planning