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8 Ways to Diffuse Wedding Drama
Weddings and drama go together like birthdays and cake, you just can't have one without the other. There are brides-to-be that claim to know it all, that "their wedding will be different." Cue the laughter. I hate to break it to you, but even the holiest of families and smallest of weddings still encounter conflict.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Marriage
A Newbie’s Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding
For some brides and grooms, a destination wedding is the perfect way to celebrate their nuptials. The reasons for choosing to get married in a location other than their home is varied. Some couples may want to elope, some want to start their marriage in their favorite place, and some just want to do something different.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Marriage
Dear Men, Things to Remember When Proposing to Your (Hopefully) Bride to Be
1. Make it as memorable as possible. When I proposed to my wife I wanted it to be memorable in more than one way. I wanted it to be in a beautiful, familiar setting, so that my future wife would be comfortable, yet delighted at the same time. I also recorded the whole thing, so that we could watch the whole thing over and over again years later.
By Rowan Finley 7 years ago in Marriage
11 Ways to Diffuse Wedding Drama
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most important and happy days of your life. For many planning a traditional wedding however, with all the various costs and choices that go into the big day, it's very common for conflicting opinions to create tension in the weeks leading up to the "I Do's." As much as you might have visualized your wedding day, so too have your family members. Your parents, grandparents, and siblings may have expectations and opinions of their own that they'd like to share—whether you're open to their suggestions or not. Overall, people feel like they have wisdom to share or a stake in your wedding day, so you have to be strong and make sure that you're making the choices for you and your spouse, not for anybody else.
By Wendy Knight7 years ago in Marriage
All Those Indian Wedding Rituals Which Need Great Music at the Background!
Needless to say, Indian weddings are a bright, colourful, and unforgettable melange of several customs, rituals, and events. Indian weddings are known to be big fat weddings with lots of music, dance, food, and whatnot. They are known for their unique attributes like colourful attires and jolly customs all over the world. If you take our advice, you should be attending at least one Indian wedding in your life, even if you are not an Indian! We bet you will enjoy your heart out and remember it all lifelong. Shake a leg to Bollywood songs and eat a plate full of rich Indian desserts, and you will be on the top of the world.
By Lauren Williamson7 years ago in Marriage
My Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Wedding. Top Story - May 2019.
Wedding season is upon us. Pinterest is pinging. Registries are ringing. Seamstresses are... seaming. You see where I'm going with this. Myself, I'm helping plan my best friend in the whole wide world's wedding for June 2020, and my vow renewal for September 2020. It got me thinking about my wedding nine years ago. When we plan out weddings, we all want everything to go off perfectly, and we kill ourselves creating a perfect day. Not everything always ends up perfect, though. In the case of my wedding, only one thing actually went according to plan: I married my husband. Sit down, I'll tell you all about it.
By Diane Nivens7 years ago in Marriage
10 Signs of a Bad Wedding Venue
Receiving the ring, picking out a dress, and teaming up with your soon-to-be hubby to find that perfect destination to have your wedding are some of the biggest aspects of wedding planning. You have an idea in your head about what you're looking for, but what happens when you don't recognize the signs of a bad venue? You don't want the happiest day of your life to be a ruined because you rushed to pick somewhere you thought was magical but turned sour during the planning process, do you?And you would think it'd be easy to choose a place for your wedding day, but picking a venue is one of the most common mistakes to avoid when wedding planning. That's why I'm here to help you avoid the stresses so many have gone through by giving you some telltale signs of a bad wedding venue to look out for.
By Kayla Manganelli7 years ago in Marriage
10 Wedding Secrets!
From working in the wedding industry for years now, I have learned a plethora of tips and tricks that brides NEED TO KNOW. I have worked as a Bridal Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist, as well as a Wedding Planner. I have seen everything from nervous brides, to falling cakes (PRO TIP: if you order a fudge cake, leave it in the fridge until AFTER cocktail hour), so I have compiled a list in an attempt to help women find peace in the chaos of wedding planning.
By Ainsley Hart7 years ago in Marriage
Six Ideas to Make Your Hen Party Memorable
Marriage is a crazy thing. Getting married happens to be quite adventurous. As a bride, there are 10,000 different things that keep running in your mind, simultaneously, before getting married. There’s a lot to be done. The wedding venue needs to be booked, invitations for the guests need to be printed, the rings need to be selected. To be honest, the list is endless and the time at hand is less. All of this can be a bit overwhelming.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Marriage
Five Ultimate Wedding Gift Ideas
Being invited to a wedding is a beautiful thing, and you’re always happy to see someone you care about find the person that they want to spend the rest of their lives with. But, in the midst of looking for things to wear and a designated driver, you also want to start thinking about a wedding gift that the newlyweds will surely enjoy. So, let’s take a look at some of the best gifts you can get someone that definitely won’t end up being regifted.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Marriage
