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Bride and groom looking back during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony beneath a floral arch at Evergreen Museum & Library.

Weddings at George Peabody Library & Evergreen Museum & Library | Historic Baltimore Wedding Experience

We are now Proud Preferred Planners at Evergreen Museum & Library and George Peabody Library Top Shelf Wedding Planners is honored to announce that we are now a preferred George Peabody Library and Evergreen Museum wedding planner. As two of Baltimore’s most iconic historic wedding venues, George Peabody Library and Evergreen Museum & Library offer […]

How to Secure the Best Wedding Deals

Booking vendors is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning—your dream team is coming together! But before you sign on the dotted line, understanding your vendor contracts can help you save money, avoid stress, and ensure a smooth planning process. Rather than worrying about hidden fees or last-minute surprises, let’s talk about how […]

Wedding planner and assistant setting up a reception table for a wedding day

Secrets Wedding Planners Won’t Tell You (But I Will!)

When it comes to wedding planning, there are countless tips, tricks, and insider knowledge that seasoned planners keep up their sleeves. But here at Top Shelf Wedding Planners (TSWP), we’re all about transparency. We believe that the more you know, the more confident and empowered you’ll feel throughout the planning process. So today, we’re pulling […]

Wedding planning checklist to stay organized and on track for the big day

The #1 Wedding Planning Tip: Don’t Try to Do It All at Once

When couples first get engaged, the excitement is real, the Pinterest boards start growing, the venue searches begin, and suddenly your free time is filled with decisions, deadlines, and a whole lot of tabs open on your browser. It’s easy to feel like you have to figure everything out immediately. But here’s the truth: 👉 […]

Engaged couple talking about budgeting for their wedding

10 Wedding Planning Mistakes Couples Regret (and How to Avoid them)

Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming—but with so many decisions to make, it’s easy to fall into common traps that can lead to stress (and extra costs) down the road. After years of working with engaged couples, I’ve seen what works—and what causes regrets. Here are the top 10 mistakes couples often make […]