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How to Throw a Unique Wedding
No matter what you decide to do—or not do—on your wedding day, it’s going to be memorable. Since every person is distinctive, that automatically makes every couple special in their own kind of way. That means their wedding will automatically be incomparable too.
By Lorna Vause8 years ago in Marriage
Step Your Fucking Game up, People
Deciding to make a lifelong commitment to someone is a huge deal and should not be taken lightly, so fucking congrats to you and yours. However, a thing you should know right off the bat is shit’s going to get fucking stressful. There is no way around it. Capitalism has taken over this occasion and the sooner you realize it’s not all going to be a fairy tale, the better (whether the stress comes from seeing your debt rising or the fact that you are going to have to have hard conversations with your family, i.e. guest list). Shit is going to get real, and it is going to get real fast. So my advice to you is take every chance you have to celebrate and celebrate big. And the first and obvious celebration is the proposal.
By Matt Miller8 years ago in Marriage
How To Plan a Wedding in 6 Months
There are plenty of reasons to get married within six months of engagement. Maybe you’re dreaming of a spring wedding and don’t want to wait until next year. If that’s the case, please know that you can do it. Your dream wedding will be here before you know it.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Marriage
Make Wedding Plans You'll Love. Top Story - August 2018.
1. Gather your ideas in a playlist. What is that noise? Wedding planning starts with discovery, ideas, and gathering information. Like choosing music from a playlist, create and gather your wedding ideas and themes into lists and categories. If you find yourself on the internet browsing and browsing, on Pinterest for example, you'll find your choices are infinite!
By InMotion Albums8 years ago in Marriage
10 People You Shouldn't Feel Forced to Invite to Your Wedding
Raise your hand if you’re working on wedding planning and you’re feeling stressed out about cutting potential guests. You too? Phew, that’s a relief. It is totally normal to be a little worried about not inviting people to your wedding. The good news? You don’t have to invite everyone. Weddings are a huge expense, especially if you are planning a wedding on a budget and there is a reason you can’t invite the entire world—it would cost a fortune. Plus, some people just want to have an intimate celebration with a small, select group of people. Whatever your style is, when it comes time to make your guest, there are some people you shouldn’t feel forced to invite.
By Samantha L. Banner8 years ago in Marriage
Why Hiring a Wedding Planner is the Best Decision. Top Story - August 2018.
You’re in heavenly shock. The love of your life just made the grandest proposal for you to be their one and only, forever and ever. Ring photos have been snapped, posted, and shared. Mom, dad, your best friend, and even the random stranger on the street have all been told the exciting news. You’ve been dreaming of your big day since you watched Cinderella and have been pinning wedding themes, colors, and décor on your board since first downloaded the Pinterest app. You can’t wait to be the most beautiful bride anyone’s ever seen. Now what?
By Sabrina Lee8 years ago in Marriage
11 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
A lot of people might think, "oh, I just want a small, simple wedding, I don't need a wedding planner." They might see it as an unnecessary expense, paying someone to do something they can do themselves, especially because DIY weddings are becoming so popular. But wedding planners are experts in something that the rest of the world only experiences (hopefully) once.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Marriage
Creative DIY Photo Booth Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Photo booths are a great addition to any birthday party, wedding, or any other fun occasion with friends and family, and as DIY weddings are more popular than ever, so are DIY attractions such as photo booths. There are many DIY photo booth ideas out there to make your happy day even happier. Photo booth backdrops can be super simple. A DIY backdrop may include tissue paper, gold sequins, a little bit of glitter, or maybe some paint. One of the biggest wedding trends of 2018, photo booths let you get creative and make the day even more fun for your guests. Here are some DIY photo booth ideas that your guests are sure to love.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Marriage
Creative Ways to Wear Your "Something Blue"
In the modern era, archaic wedding traditions are frequently eschewed in favor of more sensible—and often, more meaningful—practices. The old English rhyme, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," however, is relatively harmless, and seems to have endured in large part due to its quirky nature. After all, it's simply a collection of good luck charms. While most people, especially outside of the UK, ignore the final line of the poem "a sixpence in your shoe," the first four items are still quite common.
By Chelsea Kendrick8 years ago in Marriage
How to Plan a Wedding Without a Wedding Planner
One big misconception with weddings is that if you don't hire a wedding planner, your wedding won't be well-organized and that something is bound to go wrong. Although your big day is important, and clearly a formal event, a wedding planner isn't necessary.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Marriage
The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Flowers
If you are planning your wedding, or helping someone else tackle the job, you know one thing: There are far more details involved than anyone anticipates. There are things like the venue, menu, music, clothing, dates, themes, colors, guest lists, and so much more. One thing that is more substantial than many credit is the types of flowers chosen for traditional pieces like the floral arrangements, the bridal bouquet, and the bridesmaid bouquets, as well as more creative floral elements, which are quickly becoming one of the top wedding trends for 2018. Thus, this guide to wedding flowers aims at helping you navigate the essentials and begin to make choices that reflect your personal tastes while also fitting into your budget, theme, and all of the rest.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Marriage
