Wedding registries can be a tricky thing. Not just in how you set them up, but also in how it’s presented to people. At times it seems easier to try and learn a dead language or calculate theoretical physics than navigate the ever-changing world of wedding etiquette. Here are some tips to help your wedding registry get to the right people without the old-fashioned,“Hey, just to let you know…”   Conscript Aid You need at least one person completely in...

For many, The Rehearsal Dinner is the moment when the wedding formally begins. Sure, the rehearsal has already taken place, but there is something about both families coming together (perhaps for the first time) that can make the weight of the event really sink in. The wedding couples’ closest friends and their family members all together for dinner (for reference, if this is a common occurrence in your life, many people have reason to be envious). There’s nothing wrong with...

bouquetIf you are in the middle of planning all of the events of the wedding (one: congratulations, and two: breath, you can do this), then you’ve probably noticed there’s a large number of tiny traditions that add up to one big ceremony. Not just the vows, of course but also things like the cutting of the cake, the use of ring bearers and flower girls, bouquets and even throwing the bouquet. Many of these traditions span multiple cultures and have...

Whether it’s the song the father and the bride dance to, or the defining wedding couples’ slow dance, choosing the right song can be hives-inducing stressful. What if it’s too fast? What if it’s too slow? Do we want to change tempo midway? What song is “our song?” On top of all that, there’s the fear of being cliché. Or it’s possible that you’ve heard every wedding slow dance song one hundred times over. If hearing Céline Dion’s “My Heart...

The three main crazes of honeymooning are going abroad, going on a cruise and Hawaii. None of those are bad choices. There’s reason why they’ve endured as top choices for newlyweds. But some couples may not be interested in those. Perhaps they took a similar vacation the year before, or maybe they both travel a great deal for work; sometimes it’s as simple as admitting that weddings are expensive, and you’d both rather not put yourselves (and parents) in debt...

The Illusive Morning Person and The Pros to Their Weddings

The Illusive Morning Person and The Pros to Their Weddings
Having a wedding in the morning. To some, mornings involve waiting for the coffee to kick-in and brains to jump-start. To others, it’s a perfect way to maximize the amount of daylight you can enjoy. There is such a thing as a morning person. And although not everyone fits into this category, there are some significant advantages to having a morning wedding.   They Tend to be Cheaper Morning weddings, along with off-day weddings like Sunday or Wednesday tend to...
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To Booth or Not To Booth

To Booth or Not To Booth
Having photo booths at receptions has become a popular trend among millennials. It was a pricy luxury in the past, but the downward cost of digital photography has made it much more affordable. They can be great fun however there are things to consider if you want to add them to your wedding.   Most photo booths can be rented from a specialized vendor or DJ, and the average cost is 1,000. The price can climb higher if you are...

Overcoming Chorophobia Part II

Overcoming Chorophobia Part II
Last week, we set out on our express goal to get you on the dancefloor during the reception party. We covered removing that imp in the back of your that tells you, “you can’t dance” and offered some basic instruction on the move your body in sync with the tempo. There’s a reason for dedicating this much time to convince you (or your stubborn friend) to dance. Many of my fondest memories at weddings involved being on the dance floor....

Overcoming Chorophobia Part I

Overcoming Chorophobia Part I
When you think about it, dancing is a fairly odd activity. It’s one of the few things both a trained professional and an exuberant amateur can perform and receive positive feedback from onlookers. No amount of cavalier zeal qualifies an untrained person to perform invasive surgery. It doesn’t matter how much someone just wants to “express themselves”, if their idea of cooking is dropping something into a pot, turning the burner to high and coming back in twenty minutes. But...

To Maid with Honor

To Maid with Honor
Last week, we gave tips for the Best Man, letting him know what to expect and what he should be mentally prepared for. This week, we cover the backbone of the wedding –The Maid of Honor. Being a MOH is as fun as it is tiring. Seriously, after being a MOH you should be able to cite event planner, managerial experience and social worker on any Résumé. Your responsivities should be covered in detail between the bride and you, but...

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