Colleen Oakley

One night in high school, while watching the evening news with my mom, she started yelling at a reporter onscreen who was being particularly pushy in his interviewing tactics. “I hate journalists,” she scowled. That’s when I decided to become a journalist. Since then my articles and essays have been featured in newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Ladies’ Home Journal, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Redbook, Parade, and Martha Stewart Weddings.

Getting Started

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Wedding

Colleen Oakley 0 3 min read

Expert advice from celebrity wedding planner Marley Majcher Designing events for the likes of Nick Lachey, Katherine Heigl, Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears, it’s obvious...

Planning

How to have a Celebrity Wedding on a Real-Life Budget

Colleen Oakley 0 3 min read

So you don’t have a $33.5 million estate to throw an intimate backyard affair like Portia and Ellen? Don’t worry. We talked to celebrity wedding...

Receptions, Showers & Parties

Easy As Pie

Colleen Oakley 0 1 min read

Forget an elaborate, 8-tiered cake. The latest wedding dessert trend is simple, a little messy and oh-so-delicious. Is there anyone who doesn’t love a warm...