A WEDDING PLANNER'S COMPLETE GUIDE
TO PLANNING YOUR WEDDING
From the big picture to the smallest details, you’ll be able to breathe easy leading up to your wedding day knowing you have everything covered for your big day!
Plus, you’ll get access to the best ORGANIZATIONAL tools that make wedding planning easier than ever.
The Bridal Method will walk you through planning your wedding from beginning to end with expert advice, guidance and proven planning processes that has led 250+ couples down the aisle.
So you can take the guesswork out of planning and breathe easy knowing you have it all covered.
From the big picture to the smallest details, you’ll be able to breathe easy leading up to your wedding day knowing you have it all covered.
No confusing google searches required.
The Bridal Method Wedding Planning Guide has all the expert guidance, tools, and checklists in one place so you always know what to do & how to do it.
Becoming engaged is an exciting time, as it should be! But, let’s be real. I know how easily feeling a little overwhelmed can overshadow all the fun stuff about being engaged and planning your fabulous wedding.
I mean, I get it. You're planning the ultimate party to celebrate finding "the one". It’s natural to worry that you might miss important details that make or break the day.
But that's why I created TBM. Because while I’ve planned 240+ weddings, I remember planning those first few and worrying about those same things.
Now, I know you don't have hundreds of weddings to practice on, so I'm excited to share everything I know with you so can leave the worries behind and focus on planning your big day!
The Bridal Method is here to make the planning process simple & easy. Because I know from experience, you'll have enough on your plate during your engagement.
The first few months of your engagement are filled with all the exciting emotions and hours creating that ✨PERFECT✨Pinterest board. Before you know it, you get lost in a wedding planning frenzy, trying to piece together all the information online and get answers to all your questions.
You are starting to feel anxious about all the things on your to-do list and what is missing from it. Sound familiar?
It’s all bouquets & cake until....
you realize you have to plan this thing
Newly Engaged?
You are wondering about all the nitty-gritty details and moving parts that you need to keep track of and honestly, you aren’t even sure what they are. You don’t know what you don’t know.
You’ve googled “how to plan a wedding” once or twice. No shame, it’s one of the top 5 most googled wedding searches. It’s hard-we get it!
You’re spending a lot of time online googling all your questions and feel like you’ve gotten nowhere-and maybe you are even more confused than when you started. You’re wondering if this is how complicated it’s going to be for the rest of the planning.
You’re excited to plan your wedding but, you are feeling overwhelmed or lost by the whole planning process. You are finding out it’s a little more work than you expected.
Does Any of This Sound Like You…
let me ask you this
At some point, all those internet searches and blogs start to blend together (or, worse, totally contradict each other), leaving you with new or unanswered questions and feeling anxious about everything coming together.
ARE YOU READY TO FOCUS YOUR TIME & ENERGY ON PLANNING YOUR DREAM WEDDING AND NOT TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PLAN IT?
Planners can be expensive and if that’s not in your budget or where you want to spend your money, I totally get it. Regardless, you’ll need a plan. TBM ties up 10+ years of expertise into a simple and straightforward planning resource without the cost of hiring a pro.
GET PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE (WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG).
stay sane with your budget
TBM is an easy-to-follow course to lead you through your planning from start to finish, so you always know the next to-do. TBM gives you clarity and confidence in planning your wedding so that you can say goodbye to wasting time second-guessing and Google searching.
Know Exactly What You Need to Do Next.
Now, what would it feel like to...
Wedding planning can be overwhelming when you’re stringing together advice from friends, family members, and “experts” across the internet. TBM has all the support you need all in one place, so you can focus on getting sh$t done and checking things off your list!
PLAN YOUR WEDDING YOUR WAY
Planning a wedding is pricey. Not knowing how to properly budget yourself from the beginning could cost you even more. Inside TBM I'm going to walk you through how to budget, what should be in every budget that is often forgotten, and how to work with vendors to get the most for your money.
plan your wedding your wedding your way
LET'S MOVE PAST THE OVERWHELM AND START VISUALIZING YOUR WEDDING DAY COMING TOGETHER
What day-of details you need and how to make sure you don't forget anything.
How to navigate the wedding industry to get what you need & want.
Where to save and where to splurge and of course, we are going to tackle your budget in detail.
How to manage the last few weeks before your wedding so you can feel confident your day will go as planned.
How to avoid costly mistakes that often come with planning a wedding without experience.
How to get quotes from vendors that match your budget & style + sample emails.
Why and how to have a formal walkthrough. This is THE most important meeting I have with my clients toward the end of planning.
We’re going to dive deep and talk about how to deal with sticky scenarios like what happens if people come to your wedding that didn't RSVP. Or… what happens if a guest ask to bring someone that wasn't invited?
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Inside TBM, I’m going to teach you all the wedding industry know-how in one simple, easy-to-follow resource. I’ll walk you through every aspect of the planning process, the same way I guide my clients through the planning process.
This is where TBM comes in…
I don't just teach you the basics like budget and guest count. I delve into the nitty-gritty details like logistics, timelines, what vendors need and how to get it, setups, contracts, location dynamics, and how to field the 10,000 questions you will get.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPIN YOUR WHEELS, WASTING HOURS ON GOOGLE TRYING TO PIECE TOGETHER EVERY LITTLE BIT OF THE PUZZLE—
BECAUSE I’VE DONE IT FOR YOU.
Here’s What Brides Love About TBM:
Clear & comprehensive guidance organized in manageable steps
No long videos so you can set your own planning pace
Designed to be fully digital so you can take TBM on the go Or—download, print, and plan away!
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100% self-led so you can dive in at your convenience
Fully customizable tools and templates to fit your needs
TBM can be shared with anyone helping you plan
Craving The Same Experience As These Brides?
If you are newly engaged and have been planning your wedding for 3 months or less, and don’t have a full-time wedding planner, TBM was designed FOR YOU.
Just a step-by-step planning process that will walk you
straight towards that aisle.
TBM’s #1 goal is to make wedding planning straightforward and simple.
TBM’s #1 goal is to make wedding planning straightforward and simple.
Just a step-by-step planning process that will walk you
straight towards that aisle.
TBM Packages up 10-years of expert guidance that will walk you straight down the aisle.
Here's what you can expect-
along with a bunch of other stuff you didn't even know you needed.....
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✔️ Setting Boundaries
✔️ Timeline, Templates and More
✔️ Vendor & Venue Research
✔️ Reviews Don’t Lie
✔️ Vendor Contracts 101
✔️ Vendor Contract Checklist
Getting organized
Sample Section
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✔️ TBM Design Process Explained
✔️ Picking your Color Palette
✔️ The Design Meeting
✔️ Florist & Rentals
✔️ Floral Mockups 101 and Why You Need This
✔️ Floral Money Savers
✔️ Floor Plans, Tables & Linens
✔️ The Bridal Method Design Checklist
✔️ Florist & Rental Questionnaires
The Bridal Method Design Process
Sample Section
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✔️Final RSVP Stalking
✔️Seating Your Guest
✔️Cross Those T’s-Wrapping it Up with Your Vendors
✔️Wedding Rehearsal 101
The Finish Line
Sample Section
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✔️ Editable 12-month Planning Calendar
✔️ Budget Sample packed with Budgeting tips
✔️ Editable Budget-Create your own budget
✔️ Guest Tracker
✔️ Vendor Tracker
✔️ Wedding Party Tracker
Budgeting
packed with the most common forgotten costs that need to be added to your budget.
guest list, wedding party, and vendor tracker, so you have everything organized like a wedding planning pro in no time.
Customizable timeline,
and all the other things you didn't know you needed to plan for.
PLUS GET detailed ADVICE ON ALL OF THE THINGS, INCLUDING-
Catering & Bar
Design, Floral & Rentals
Music & Photography
Venue & Videography
Hiring an Event Manager
Stationary
Organizing your family & wedding party
Floor Plans
Seating Your Guests
Day of Details
Organization
Boundaries
Attire & Beauty
Accommodations Transportation
Editable budget tracker
from planning over 240 weddings (and counting), including my favorite pro tips and money saving advice that won’t find on the internet.
Years of expertise
and checklists that I use daily with my wedding planning clients— in other words, I know this sh*t works!
Tried-and-true templates
the essential aspects of wedding planning, from A to Z. Learn everything from creating your timeline to having a final walkthrough, and everything in between.
Sections that walk you through
Let me get you down the aisle knowing you have it all covered
… making important decisions that effect the outcome of your day.
...managing logistics and your vendors.
… keeping track of countless checklists and contracts.
… managing your budget and essential timelines.
…figuring out what you need, how to get it, and from who to get it from
… covering all the details, both big and small.
Real Talk: Finding Your Perfect Venue and Vendors is Just the Tip of the Iceberg.
Your wedding planning journey also includes
There's a lot to do before saying "I Do"...
How the hell do I determine, create, (and stick to) a wedding budget?
What in the world is a final walkthrough and why do I need one?
How do I create my ceremony processional?
What happens if people show up to my wedding that did not RSVP?
Why do I need a table mock-up? Who even does that?
How do I communicate with vendors to get the most for my budget?
And many more…
Get answers to those BIG questions that keep you up at night
TBM’s #1 goal is to make wedding planning straightforward and simple
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no need to worry
by the end of this course you will have mastered wedding planning and have a fully planned wedding that you know every detail is accounted for.
Wedding Website Must-haves
Creating Your Wedding Registry
Understanding Tipping + Suggested Tips
My Oh-Sh&T Kit List + Checklist
Why You Need Wedding Insurance
First Look Pros & Cons
How to Implement a Kid-Free Wedding
and
My Best Tips for Having Kids at Weddings
I'm not going to leave you hanging in this course. That’s why I've included my planning guide bundle. These are the same guides I send to my clients to outline all the important information for every area of wedding planning. You’re going to want these handy at all times to keep your planning simple.
The Planning Guide Bundle-
Bonus two -
Yep, that’s right! When you join TBM you get exclusive access to a private planning community filled with other brides and moi, yours truly.
With this exclusive bonus, you’re getting access to my 10+ years of wedding planning experience for FREE with your TBM investment!!
When you are planning without pro help, it’s hard to get answers for your exact planning scenario because no two weddings are the same. You might find a blog about your topic but have so many more questions… except you don’t have access to the person that wrote the article to ask them.
Having access to a pro to ask all those burning questions that keep you up at night will give you the ultimate peace of mind. You’ll always feel confident that your wedding is moving in the right direction.
Bonus one -
Oh, but wait......there are bonuses...
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Access to the private online planning community
BECAUSE I’VE DONE IT FOR YOU.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPIN YOUR WHEELS, WASTING HOURS ON GOOGLE TRYING TO PIECE TOGETHER EVERY LITTLE BIT OF THE PUZZLE—
If you could have the guidance of a professional planner without the professional cost to help you plan your wedding easily, wouldn't you want that expertise and piece of mind?
This all-in-one course shares all my tried and true templates, checklists, and real-life experiences to plan your wedding step-by-step without wasting time trying to figure out HOW to plan it!
Let’s talk pricing
If you could have the guidance of a professional planner without the professional cost to help you plan your wedding easily, wouldn't you want that expertise and piece of mind?
I'm guessing the answer is yes?
you'll breathe easy leading up your wedding day knowing you have everything covered for your big day when you plan with TBM!
Grab your copy of tbm now for just $139.00
Once you purchase TBM you will receive an email with instructions along with your digital download and templates so you can get started ASAP! Cue happy dance, pop the champagne, and get to planning! 🥂
**If you purchase TBM you do not need to purchase NearlyWed. NearlyWed is already included with this course.
Once you purchase TBM you will receive an email with instructions along with your digital download and templates so you can get started ASAP! Cue happy dance, pop the champagne, and get to planning! 🥂
From the big picture to the smallest details
I know just how much goes into planning a wedding. I’ve spent over a decade perfecting my methods, and now I’ve packed them up in an affordable and easy-to-follow DIY planning course.
I'm excited that you stopped by to learn how to plan your wedding. Wedding Planning can be so fun when you figure it all out!!
award winning planner, Creator of The Bridal Method, Florida born, Logistics Nerd, and Unapologetic Perfectionist
I’m Kimberly Hensley…
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve provided a printable/editable course outline for you to start your Bridal Method bible, so to speak. The choice is yours, but you don’t need a printer. You could print all the sheets and create your own binder, or just edit the course along the way on your computer or tablet and keep everything digital. Whatever works best for you, girl!
DO I NEED A PRINTER TO USE THE CHECKLISTS AND FORMS?
Forever, ….but let’s hope you don’t need it that long! TBM is a digital download, once you purchase you will have your own copy sitting pretty on your desktop for the duration of your planning.
How long do I have access to The Bridal Method?
TBM is used to it's fullest if you are nearly engaged or have been planning for 3-months or less. My experience has taught me that there are so many details that brides tend to overlook in their excitement and only realize much later that they need help.
I’VE BEEN PLANNING FOR A FEW MONTHS AND HAVE A FEW DETAILS CHECKED OFF MY LIST-CAN THE BRIDAL METHOD STILL HELP?
This is such a great question! The number one thing is that there isn’t anything exactly like this out there at this time. The Bridal Method offers 16 sections content that is packed with all the detail I could pull out of my planner brain. My resource really dives into the nitty gritty of planning with so much detail and guidance.
I have given newly engaged couples access to my entire planning process from beginning to end, step-by-step to eliminate overwhelm and confusion. I don’t just focus on the main vendors to book, I delve into all the smaller details like creating floor plans and air tight timelines, creating ceremony processionals, how to avoid bridal party and mother of the bride drama, and literally so much more. I thought about all of the details that my clients deal with when planning and included it. Continue Reading
What makes you different from any other planning resources?
I don't live in the us-is tbm good for me?
This is one of the biggest questions that I get. TBM is for anyone planning in any state inside the US.
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Plus, I am a professional wedding planner by trade. I do this literally every single day. Some of the templates and guides you’ll find searching Google are not written by planners. And this scares the heck out of me for all the brides out there because they can sometimes do more harm than good based upon what I’ve seen.
Large wedding sites do not provide cohesive planning. It’s a mix of a million ways you could plan your wedding and it gets so darn confusing! I’ve gotten a lot of clients because of this honestly, they get overwhelmed by what they find online and need help. So now, that help is packaged into The Bridal Method. TBM is written in a way that you can easily follow along and plan in steps outlined by one person, so you aren’t getting a mix of information and timelines are crystal clear.