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Planning

How to set a wedding budget you can actually keep

A calm, step-by-step way to set a Filipino wedding budget you can keep — and the buffer that saves you later.

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29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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Planning

How to make your wedding guest list (without the drama)

A calm way to build a Filipino guest list — set the count first, divide the slots fairly, and keep the peace at home.

26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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Planning

A free, printable wedding checklist for Filipino couples

A printable wedding checklist for Filipino couples — plus the free in-app version that updates every deadline around your date.

16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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Planning

Marriage licence in the Philippines: a step-by-step guide

Where to apply, what to bring, the 10-day wait, and the 120-day validity — the licence process, demystified.

6 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

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Planning

Wedding budget breakdown: where the money actually goes

A realistic percentage breakdown of a Filipino wedding budget — so you know what to spend where before you commit.

4 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

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Planning

What to do 12 months before your Philippine wedding

A month-by-month countdown for Filipino couples — from booking your date and church to the final headcount.

20 May 2026 · 3 min read

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