Archive for the ‘Wedding Tips’ Category
Tradition and weddings go hand-in-hand, but are couples committing a faux pas if they bail on customary practices? Updated etiquette says no on most things, but Great Aunt Gertrude may fret obsessively if the bride doesn’t slip that lucky sixpence into her shoe. How the upholding or rejection of tradition is perceived varies depending on the eye of the beholder, but couples are encouraged to create a wedding according to their dreams and not be bound by tradition.
Spa Day for Her and a Friend
Wedding Planning together can be one of the most stressful times a couple can endure during “Pre-Vow”. Little does the Groom realize, but he has everything to do with the level of stress the “Bride-to-Be” is going to endure. So here are a few methods, steps, and Wedding tips specialized for the Groom to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. To ensure that you have the happiest bride on your wedding day… Read More »
A wedding website is a must. Most modern couples make a website with information about their ceremony and reception once they get engaged. A personalized wedding site can help both you and your guests, as long as it is designed properly and includes key information. Avoid common wedding website mistakes by following these five tips. Read More »
One of the most important decisions a woman can make is choosing her wedding dress. This is the day that many women have been preparing for since they were little girls, it’s important that the wedding dress you choose meets your expectations.
There are many things to consider when you are shopping for your wedding dress. It is important that you find the right style. Wedding dresses come in many different styles and designs, finding one that will accentuate your body type are very important. Read More »
Since it’s the summertime, weddings seem to be popping up every weekend for my husband and me. Choosing meaningful, interesting, and useful wedding gifts is sometimes difficult depending on how well we know (or don’t know) the couple getting married and our limited budget. If you find yourself strapped for ideas here are some gifts that I’d suggest. Read More »
I remember the morning of my wedding day perfectly. My fiance and I had a ritual where he would call me on his way to work at six am every morning. On our wedding day, he called me just like usual but with much more excitement. Our phone call was cut short however by my aunt running into the room and jumping up and down on my bed. My fiance was annoyed that I couldn’t give him my full attention and hung up on me and I was more than slightly alarmed that my straight-laced, responsible older aunt was behaving in such a fashion. That was how my wedding day began. If stress rears its ugly head on your wedding day, here are some ideas to help you relax, cope, and enjoy yourself. Read More »
With the economy still down in the dumps, many people are finding it hard to find room in their budgets for “extra” items like wedding gifts. If that describes you than you’re in luck! Here are some cheap gifts that look expensive and are very useful for newly married couples. Read More »
Every wedding has some amount of flowers; whether the bride carries a huge, trailing bouquet or a simple single stem. The tradition of carrying flowers in a wedding had an ignoble beginning. Around the 1500s when individuals bathed once a year for Easter, many weddings were held in June when the weather was nice enough for people to celebrate outside. Baths were recent enough that people were just beginning to smell again, so brides carried bouquets of flowers to mask the smell. Another part of the symbolism of flowers is even older, from Ancient Rome. Brides there carried bouquets of herbs in order to ward off evil spirits and signify their purity. Read More »
Choosing a wedding gift for a new couple can sometimes be a difficult prospect. Whether you don’t know the couple that well, can’t attend the wedding, or aren’t sure what the protocol is for giving a gift if you’re not invited to the wedding, here is some commonly accepted etiquette regarding wedding gifts.
The thought of writing your own wedding vows is very appealing to many couples as they plan the biggest day of their lives. However, as the wedding day fast approaches, a strong case of writer’s block may get in the way of beautiful, lyrical vows for you and your honey to profess your undying love and commitment to each other. After you get past the fear of writing something silly or cheesy, you may find that writing your own vows is actually one of the most special things that you can do during your wedding ceremony. The goal behind writing wedding vows that you will look back fondly on is to take it one step at a time. Read More »



