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Meet Jennifer!

THE CREATOR OF GRACE IN SIMPLICITY

Hello friend! I’m Jennifer and I created Grace in Simplicity to help busy, Type-A brides plan their dream weddings without hiring a wedding planner.

When I got engaged, I was juggling a full-time job, moving into a new home, and still trying to plan an elegant, personal, stress-free wedding. The problem? Every tool I found was either overwhelming, outdated, or designed for brides with unlimited time and money.

That’s when I realized:
Brides like us needed digital wedding planning tools that actually work!

I started building my own system — from wedding checklists and budget trackers to vendor templates and guest list tools. What began as a DIY solution quickly turned into a full digital wedding planner system designed to save time, prevent costly mistakes, and help brides stay organized every step of the way.

Through this blog, I share:

  • Step-by-step wedding planning guides
  • Free planning checklists and spreadsheets
  • Tips for planning your wedding while working full time
  • Tools to plan your wedding without a planner

I believe you deserve to feel in control, calm, and confident — whether you’re planning a $5K celebration or a luxury event on your own terms.

If you’re looking for stress-free wedding planning tips, digital tools, and checklists that actually help…
You’re in the right place.
Start here → [Grab your FREE Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Checklist]

Why I Created Grace in Simplicity

You may know me from Instagram or Pinterest as @weddingplanner.xo — where I share daily, practical wedding tips, tools, and checklists.

But here on Grace in Simplicity, we go deeper and more personal.

This blog is your organized, peaceful space to plan your wedding step-by-step — without burnout, without confusion, and without spending $5,000 on a wedding planner.

It’s where clarity meets calm, and simplicity meets strategy.

Whether you’re 12 months out or 6 weeks in, you’ll find:

  • Wedding planner checklists and timelines that actually make sense
  • Guest list help (without the guilt)
  • Budget and vendor tips to help you avoid expensive mistakes
  • Behind-the-scenes insights from a real bride who’s been there
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And if you’re looking for my full planning system — the one that saved me 40+ hours and gave me my sanity back — it’s available here!

You’ll find everything from:

  • A 100+ page wedding planner PDF
  • A 15-tab editable planning spreadsheet
  • A guest priority calculator to finalize your list (guilt-free)
  • And an all-in-one bundle if you want it done-for-you
a few of my favorite things

Favorite movie

“The Intouchables” & “The Age of Adeline”

DRINK order

Taro milk slush bubble tea

Couldn’t live without

My faith in God & my husband

Favorite destination

In the alpine mountains or tropical beaches

My guilty pleasure

Tuxedo cake

Favorite Color

Aubergine (because I love the color and love saying it 😊)

On repeat

Sarah Bareilles

Favourite Quote

“Remember the days when you prayed for what you have now.”

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@weddingplanner.xo

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💍 No planner? No problem.
I help busy brides save $5,000 & 40hrs+
(𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳✨)
🚨Get the System 200+ Brides Swear By ⬇️

He needs to know these before he pops the question He needs to know these before he pops the question..

Want $39 resource for free? This is the exact wedding checklist over 500 brides have used to avoid timeline mistakes, stay organized, and actually enjoy their engagement. Comment “Checklist” and I’ll send it to you for free

If he’s thinking of proposing, he needs to know this.

No one tells grooms how much stress brides carry after “yes.”
So before you get down on one knee, here’s what I tell every man who wants to get this right:

1. Capture the moment for her! It’s not about the photo for Instagram. It’s about the memory she’ll replay 1,000 times in her mind. Document it, even if it’s simple.

2.Set emotional expectations not just logistical ones. What does “being engaged” mean to you? Talk about how you’ll support her emotionally, not just plan logistics.

3.Be the protector of her peace. When the noise starts from family, friends, outside opinions, your job is to be the calm, not the chaos.

4.The most romantic thing you can do? Show up prepared. Planning your future isn’t just about a ring. It’s about learning how to lead, communicate, and create clarity when things get messy.

Want $39 resource for free? This is the exact wedding checklist over 500 brides have used to avoid timeline mistakes, stay organized, and actually enjoy their engagement. 💌 

Comment “Checklist” and I’ll send it to you for free 

 ✨ Save this post so you don’t forget later
 ✨ Share this with your partner or fiancé (they need it)
 ✨ Follow @weddingplanner.xo for more calm, clear, confident planning tools
He needs to know these before he pops the question He needs to know these before he pops the question..

Want $39 resource for free? This is the exact wedding checklist over 500 brides have used to avoid timeline mistakes, stay organized, and actually enjoy their engagement. Comment “Checklist” and I’ll send it to you for free

If he’s thinking of proposing, he needs to know this.

No one tells grooms how much stress brides carry after “yes.”
So before you get down on one knee, here’s what I tell every man who wants to get this right:

1. Capture the moment for her! It’s not about the photo for Instagram. It’s about the memory she’ll replay 1,000 times in her mind. Document it, even if it’s simple.

2. Set emotional expectations not just logistical ones. What does “being engaged” mean to you? Talk about how you’ll support her emotionally, not just plan logistics.

3. Be the protector of her peace. When the noise starts from family, friends, outside opinions, your job is to be the calm, not the chaos.

4. The most romantic thing you can do? Show up prepared. Planning your future isn’t just about a ring. It’s about learning how to lead, communicate, and create clarity when things get messy.

Want $39 resource for free? This is the exact wedding checklist over 500 brides have used to avoid timeline mistakes, stay organized, and actually enjoy their engagement. 💌 

Comment “Checklist” and I’ll send it to you for free 

 ✨ Save this post so you don’t forget later
 ✨ Share this with your partner or fiancé (they need it)
 ✨ Follow @weddingplanner.xo for more calm, clear, confident planning tools
Little things that can turn into big regrets if yo Little things that can turn into big regrets if you’re not ready…

This is the exact wedding checklist over 500 brides have used to finally get organized, avoid timeline mistakes, and plan with calm clarity, even with zero experience. Comment ‘CHECKLIST’ and I’ll DM it to you for free 💌

He’s calm, because he’s forgetting half his list. Let’s make sure he doesn’t show up without pants literally.

It’s the small forgotten things that create chaos you didn’t see coming. I’ve seen it again and again, brides scrambling at the last minute because the groom forgot one of these…

💡 5 Things Most Grooms Forget on the Wedding Day:

1. His speech (or vows). Whether he’s speaking at the reception or during the ceremony, triple confirm it’s written, printed, and not just “in his head.”

2.The timeline. Most grooms forget what happens when which can derail the entire flow. Print and hand him a cheat sheet.

3.The marriage license. Yes, this actually happens. Don’t assume someone else grabbed it assign it before the day.

4Getting ready snacks. Groomsmen often go from mimosas to empty stomachs and end up lightheaded by the ceremony. Plan protein-rich grab-and-go snacks.

Over 500 brides used this checklist to get organized, avoid mistakes, and plan with calm clarity. Comment ‘CHECKLIST’ and I’ll DM it to you for free 💌

You don’t have time to micromanage both sides of the wedding. That’s why I created the planning system I wish I had the moment I got engaged, one that handles both the bride’s and groom’s tasks so you’re not up at 2am wondering what you missed.

 ✨ Save this post so your groom doesn’t forget the license
 ✨ Share with a bride who’s secretly doing everything
 ✨ Follow @weddingplanner.xo for calm, clear, confident wedding planning tips
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