16 Genius Wedding Secrets Straight From a Wedding Planner

Remember that planning a wedding is a marathon and not a sprint. Jennifer explained, "So many brides go out of the starting gate wanting to plan overnight. They push themselves, their partner, their workday, etc. to the limits and start the journey off pretty stressed." But it's key to stay calm so you don't forget vital details, like tipping your vendors. "On average, you want to tip approximately 10 percent per vendor."