Mostly Dating How To Plan A Wedding With Less Stress (Actually)
Jun 30, 2025
Lara Mahler, a NYC-based wedding planner and founder of The Privilege Is Mine, shares her journey from dance teacher to wedding planning expert. She discusses effective strategies to reduce wedding stress, including setting boundaries and prioritizing tasks. Lara highlights how Gen Z is reshaping traditions for a more personal experience and the importance of collaboration with family. She also explores modern bridesmaid roles and addresses common budgeting disputes, while introducing a handy new wedding planning app.
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Lara's Wedding Planning Origin Story
- Lara Mahler transitioned from dance teacher to wedding planner during planning her own wedding.
- Her goal was to plan a stress-free wedding, which inspired her to turn wedding planning into a business.
Think Long-Term Priorities
- Ask yourself if a wedding decision will matter 10 years from now to prioritize tasks.
- Focus your budget and energy on what will have lasting importance rather than fleeting details.
Wedding Planning Is A Full-Time Job
- Wedding planning is essentially a full-time job and adding it to your life can be overwhelming.
- People often underestimate the need for delegation and teamwork during planning.