ceremony and reception
Whether you’re going traditional or modern, the marriage ceremony and reception are the moments we’ve all been waiting for. Explore venue, decor, and DJ options for an unforgettable experience.
What to Do With Purchased Items Post-Wedding
Chargers, candles, napkins, dinnerware, glasses, and more. If you wanted to knock the socks off of your wedding guests, you probably acquired all, or most, of these items to bring that stellar vision of yours to life. You could have rented many of these items, or borrowed from your newlywed mates. But if you’re a DIY bride, like so many are, you thought, “hey, I can buy those same glasses for $1 at Dollar Tree instead of renting for about the same price.” Well, you weren’t wrong, my dear… but I’m pretty sure once you woke up from your freshly-married, blissful daze, only one thing came to your mind (and probably your mother’s):
By Sabrina Lee7 years ago in Marriage
You're Engaged—Now What?
A new engagement is a joyous occasion filled with excitement — excitement that can quickly devolve into chaos when the realization of event planning sets in. Without some guidance, wedding planning can be like sitting on an isolated raft in the middle of the ocean, and with too much guidance it’s like making your way through an erratic swarm of bees. Couples tend to feel either lost or overwhelmed.
By Jordan Emmons7 years ago in Marriage
An Italian Wedding
I was never one who believed in fairytales. In the deepest and most private parts of my heart, I sometimes prayed and hoped that they existed. But, I genuinely did not think they happened on Earth. So, this spring, when I finally experienced my own fairytale wedding, it almost seemed too good to be true. It is only now (after allowing some time to pass) that I actually understand how beautiful and special my Italian wedding was.
By Gracie Minton7 years ago in Marriage
6 Tips to Plan a Themed Wedding For Every Guest
Do you desire to feel like a king or a queen? Or, do you want to get hitched among streaming creeks and chirping birds? Your wedding is the most special day of your life, and you want to let it go in a style. You should go for a themed wedding that you have always wished for and dreamt of. With proper management, you can choose a theme for guests of every age group at your wedding. Here are some useful tips on how to do it:
By Smith Willas7 years ago in Marriage
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
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
