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.
12 Unique Flower Girl Baskets
When you're planning your wedding, you want it to be a big day for you and your partner. Everything about the wedding should reflect both of you, the things you like, and the things that make you both individuals. There are a lot of small details to sort out, like choosing a ring bearer and a flower girl, and it's easy for your flower girl's basket to be an afterthought.
By Leigh Victoria Fisher7 years ago in Marriage
Wedding Decoration: Table Decor Ideas Which Are Undoubtedly Awe-Worthy
The bridal gown is one of the most prominent aspects at a wedding and it instantly attracts the guests' attention. While they will have their fill of the beauty during the nuptials, the guests will be seated at their tables soon after the same to enjoy the rest of the evening. Well, that is when they will be talking about, the catering and the decor. Even though you cannot control the taste of your catering services beyond a certain point, the same cannot be said for your table decor. From the linens and furniture to flowers and other accessories, you can arrange for a gorgeous set up which will keep the guests hooked throughout the night. That being said, quirky and out-of-the-box arrangement always does the trick, and so do the rustic and contemporary settings. So, how to take the right pick?
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Marriage
How to Host a Childfree Wedding
I'm a little bit strange when it comes to my beliefs about weddings. I believe that a wedding should be as much of an expression of your identity as a couple as it is a celebration. I also believe that weddings should generally not be places where people bring kids.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Marriage
10 Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Weddings… beautiful, exciting, fun, expensive. The average wedding in America costs around $33,391. I don’t know about everyone else, but I don’t have that money floating around, and neither do my parents. With student loans, medical bills, car payments, mortgages or rent, utilities, and all, saving for a wedding is much harder than it used to be. I didn’t think too much about the cost of wedding planning until I got engaged, but once I got engaged and started looking at wedding stuff, I realized I was severely unprepared. Along the way with my planning, I have found some cost-cutting measures for brides like me looking to save a little. Here are my top 10 ways to cut down on wedding costs:
By Michelle Shaver7 years ago in Marriage
How to Incorporate Your Fur Baby into Your Wedding
Oh, how we love our sweet, four-legged babies. With their soft fur (on their bodies and all over our couches), innocent eyes, playful spirits, and unconditional love and loyalty, how could you not want them with you for every important moment of your life? The traditional adjective for dogs tends to be “Man’s Best Friend,” but let’s be honest, dogs are everyone’s best friend. My little fella is definitely number one on my list.
By Sabrina Lee7 years ago in Marriage
10 Important Things to Do Before You Get Married. Top Story - January 2019.
Around one out of every two marriages in the United States will end in divorce—and believe it or not, we don't even have the highest divorce rates. That dubious honor goes to the country of Belgium, where 70 percent of all couples will divorce.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Marriage
10 Wedding Craft Kits You Can Buy
Ah, Pinterest—the magical part of the internet where every little breathtaking craft seems easy as pie to do, until you try it in real life. Let's face it, most Pinterest crafts are not actually that easy to do, and most wedding planners hate these things when you try them. Attempting them is not advisable, especially not for your wedding.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Marriage
10 Major Wedding Planning Mistakes Brides Are Most Likely to Make
My friends were telling me about the wedding from hell. They had been invited to a wedding that was run by what might just be the worst bridezilla in our circle, and that was just judging on the $2,000 wedding party dress that she insisted the bridesmaids buy. The wedding itself was held in a polished venue, and had beautiful floral arrangements, too.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Marriage
10 Signs You Have a Momzilla
A couple of years ago, I used to date a guy whose mother acted more like a jealous girlfriend than a mom. He was a serious Mama's Boy, one that would often act like he was being torn away from his lover when I would ask him to prioritize our relationship.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Marriage
11 Wedding Planning Apps You Need to Try. Top Story - December 2018.
Getting married is a chore. Sure, you get to spend the rest of your life with someone you love, but just imagine the headache that goes into planning the big day. So much can go wrong, from the minister being late, to the groom's pants not fitting, to a forest fire breaking out on a road leading to the venue.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Marriage
What to Consider When Booking a Venue . Top Story - December 2018.
Let’s be honest—the first thing on your mind, once you get past the shock and tears of your engagement and that gorgeous ring on your finger, is “Where are we going to do this thing?!” Venue selection is certainly an exciting adventure, but don’t be fooled—the task can get pretty stressful if you’re not prepared. Selecting a venue takes more than picking the one that’s seemingly cheaper or the one that looks the prettiest in pictures online. So, before you go and put that down payment on the first one you look at, make sure you keep these other small, but important factors in mind.
By Sabrina Lee7 years ago in Marriage
