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How to Address Your Wedding Invitations
When it comes to addressing your wedding invitations, traditional etiquette rules don't always apply. Here are my new and modern rules on how to address your wedding invitations the right way.
5 Fun Rehearsal Dinner Ideas
The rehearsal dinner is an important event in its own right - so make sure you spend some time exploring creative ideas on how to make your rehearsal dinner fun and unique.
Checklist: The Basic Information Every Wedding Invitation Should Have
When you're proofreading your wedding invitation, you'll want to make sure you've included this basic information - who, what, where, when, and when again.
Getting Wedding Guests to RSVP
Getting wedding guests to RSVP on time, and tracking them down when they don't, can be an incredibly frustrating process. So here are some simple tricks to increase your response rate.
The Rehearsal Dinner
A basic guide to planning a rehearsal dinner, including answers to such questions as "Do I have to invite out-of-town guests?" and "How do I invite my guests?"
Who Pays for What at a Wedding
Figuring out who will pay for a wedding can be one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning. Traditionally, the bride’s family would pick up most of the tab but with the average cost of a wedding skyrocketing, and more couples getting married later in life, these traditional roles are far from set in stone. Start off with this list of who traditionally pays for each part of the wedding, and use it to start a conversation. For example, did you know that the groom traditionally pays for the bride's bouquet? Now that you do, you can decide if he will for your wedding.
Second Weddings
Planning to get remarried? Planning a wedding for your second marriage can be an opportunity to improve any mistakes you made the first time - including the person you married! But there are some new rules of etiquette and sticky situations to deal with. Here's a guide to everything about second weddings.
Who Gives a Wedding Toast and When
Do you know who should give a wedding toast? Usually the best man does, but he needn't be the only one. Here's the etiquette of who gives a wedding toast, what they say, and when.
The Honeymoon Shower
A honeymoon shower is one of my favorite non-traditional bridal shower ideas. Relaxed and fun, a honeymoon shower is a perfect way to celebrate a bride who has a honeymoon registry. Here are tips and ideas for decorations, music, food, and more.
Wedding Registry Checklist: Dining Room
Registering is fun but also overwhelming. Here's a wedding registry checklist for the dining room, with tips on savvy registering. It will help you figure out if you really need formal china, and how many place settings you should register for.
Sample Wording for Wedding Thank You Cards
It's easy to get stumped when writing wedding thank you cards. Make it easy on yourself by copying these sample wedding thank you cards. I've included examples of notes to close family as well as to those you don't know very well, and even when you don't like the gift!
The Wedding Processional
One of the grandest part of any wedding ceremony is when the bridal party makes its entrance. The air is full of anticipation, and the groom anxiously awaits his first glimpse of his bride in her wedding dress. But do you know what order your bridal party should walk in? And who escorts the mother of the bride? Here is a guide to different types of wedding processionals, including Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, and non-denominational.
Planning a Non-Traditional Bridal Shower
If you're tired of silly games and boring gifts, host a non-traditional bridal shower. These themes and ideas are aimed at the stylish, hip bride who wants her guests to have a blast.
Royal Wedding Ceremony Music
When Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton wed, British wedding ceremony music will play an important role. Find out which songs they've chosen to set a romantic and reverent tone
Top Ten Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Invitations
If you're a budget-savvy couple, you're probably looking to save money whereever you can. One area you might not have thought of is your wedding invitations. Don't think you need to buy flimsy paper or discounted blurry printing. You can still have an elegant but cheap wedding invitation. Here are my top 10 ways of saving money on wedding invitations.
Should You Have a Religious Wedding?
Are you an interfaith or non-practicing religious engaged couple? Are you agnostic but your family is religious? If you're trying to decide whether or not to have a religious wedding, here are some considerations and possible solutions.
The Whimsical Wedding
For the creative bride and groom, make your wedding day a spectacular that celebrates your love for a particular tv show, book, era, collectible or kitschy theme. For a wedding that will stretch the bounds of your imagination, I've included a few ideas to start your brainstorming session.
Most Outrageous Celebrity Weddings of 2004
Looking for the dirt on celebrity weddings? Look no further. Here are the Most Outrageous Celebrity Weddings of 2004, including the weddings of Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Nikki Hilton, Star Jones, Nicolas Cage, Billy Joel, and more.
Your Flower Girl
Having a flower girl is a nice way of honoring a young girl in your life and making her a part of your big day. And of course, her cuteness will make your guests smile. Here are tips and advice on choosing a flower girl, preparing her for her role, and finding the precious dress that she'll wear.
Wedding Makeup for Beginners
For those of you who prefer the natural look, wedding makeup might be something you're dreading. Here's how to find out if you need wedding makeup, and tips on how to begin.
The Formal Wedding
For the couple that wants an elegant formal wedding, check out these tips on what's appropriate to wear, where to have it, flower ideas, and more.
A Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico
A destination wedding in Puerto Rico is a pretty miraculous thing. Not only do you get tropical beaches and rainforest, a charming and historic capital city, and great culture but it’s part of the United States (no passport required!) and only a few hours from many US airports. Most people on the island speak English, and the modern infrastructure makes planning your wedding comparatively easy.
Cupcakes vs. Wedding Cakes: The Showdown!
Wedding cupcakes keep popping up again and again in the media as a way to save money on your wedding or adding a bit of whimsy to the reception. But what's the truth? Are they really a good alternative to a wedding cake. I decided to have a showdown and see who could be quicker on the draw when it came to cost, style, and tradition. Which one do you think will win?
Romantic Valentine's Day at Home
Looking to do something romantic and special for your Valentine, but don't have a lot of money? Here are some great ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day at home where your sweetheart will feel truly special.
The First 10 Steps for Wedding Planning
Newly engaged? Congratulations! Get started with wedding planning with these first ten essential steps.