There’s a very real reason why your stress level rises as your wedding day gets closer. It’s because you know that everything—which really is too much sometimes—needs to go as smoothly as possible. Let’s face it: On the day of your wedding, while you know exactly what must be done, you also know you personallyContinue reading
Your wedding venue usually sets the entire tone for your big day. So before considering any other wedding elements, make a decision on the venue first. How to choose the perfect venue for your wedding can be tricky, though. Some couples hire a wedding planner because the planner may have vendor connections that will eitherContinue reading
Weddings weren’t always as grand and thoroughly planned as they are today. Many decades ago, almost every couple had a simple, homespun celebration. But with the rise of fashion—not to mention technology—the times, they started changin’. Here’s a brief history of how weddings went down, American-style, from the past up to the very techy present.Continue reading
One of the more enjoyable aspects of planning a wedding is choosing the music for your ceremony and reception. However, you may find it’s not as easy as you initially thought. While you most certainly should put your favorite songs on the list—especially for dancing—it’s also important to balance things out with other songs thatContinue reading
You’ve probably got all the elements of a festive wedding reception down pat: Great food, an amazing host and hostess (you and your groom!), free-flowing liquid refreshments, and guests ready to party all night long. The one thing that’s missing, though, is the music. Music is something you absolutely cannot do without—unless your wedding themeContinue reading
If you’re into arts and crafts, now’s the time to put that hobby to good use. Making DIY souvenirs and take homes for your wedding guests is a great way to extend your most heartfelt thanks and is therapeutic! Focusing your attention on the little details involved in a DIY is one fantastic stress relieverContinue reading
In this day and age, very often couples from different backgrounds come together in marriage. If your spouse is from a culture different than yours, and you want to let him know you’d like to embrace that part of him, consider incorporating a simple tradition of his into your wedding. Alternatively, if you just wantContinue reading
It’s no joke: Getting married these days is expensive—and then some! The venue alone can take a huge bite out of your budget, enough that you may find yourself skimping on other things you’d like to have. Traditional “white weddings” are rarer nowadays because of the expenditure involved and what some consider the “impracticality” ofContinue reading
One of the most exciting aspects of wedding planning is shopping for your dress. You have your fiancé, your ring, and the promise of a lifetime. Now, you just need to look your radiant best on that special day. Having said that, a lot of planning and timing goes into the hunt for the perfectContinue reading
Weddings used to be simple, intimate gatherings. These days they’re grand and elaborate and don’t end at the ceremony followed by a little punch and cake. Guests now proceed to the reception where they have their fill of food and drink and conversation with old and new friends. Usually, there’s also dancing, which is funContinue reading
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