First off, let’s be upfront: these kind of articles make us wince our nose a little. Giving health tips unsolicited is kinda’ like asking someone “if they’re going to wear that?” when they are about go out. It seems innocent enough, and usually comes from genuinely wanting to be helpful, but the insulting undertone is there. So let’s be clear: no one should be pressured to change themselves for others. It’s that simple. But, if you’re interested in starting a...

Let’s face it. No one likes thinking about how a special day can go wrong. Often, focusing on what can go wrong is seen as a way to make those bad things happen (self-fulfilling prophesies and such). But there’s a big difference between focusing on the negative and having a backup plan. At least, that’s the ideal behind any kind of insurance plan. So wait, wedding insurance is a thing? Yes. Yes it is Depending on the policy, wedding insurance...

Welcome back, last week we discussed the basics of setting up an online group for your wedding and listed a few alternatives where you can host it. This week we’re going to go over how to manage your wedding group. Sure, you can post basic details about the wedding, but online groups are a great resource to streamline the entire wedding planning process. You’ll be keeping in contact with people, brainstorming ideas and checking off details at the same time....

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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