"I’ll just do some research," she said. Famous last words. Two weeks later, she’s juggling 14 photographers, a caterer who charges for cake-cutting, and a spreadsheet with 47 tabs. Welcome to the DIY wedding nightmare… or, as we like to call it, why The Finery exists.

Hiya! I’m Lauren — your unofficial zen master, chaos wrangler, and emotional support all rolled into one. I’m laid-back… mostly. Slightly neurotic? Sure. I double-check cake placement, music cues, and whether Aunt Linda’s shoes actually work on gravel. Basically, I handle the chaos so you can sip champagne, look amazing, and actually enjoy your day.

Pinterest boards, Instagram inspiration, endless photographers, florists, caterers, décor styles — at first it’s exciting, but then reality sets in. Every choice is a decision, every decision takes time, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in spreadsheets, second-guessing yourself, and wondering if maybe you should’ve just eloped to Vegas… or The Finery 😜.