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Delightfully Digital: Tips for a Great Wedding Website

If you’re tying the knot, technology will probably play a large part in your upcoming event. Social media offers plenty of bonuses for your wedding, but a personal wedding website is far from obsolete. Knowing how to leverage their powerful features plus keeping some content and etiquette advice in mind will be essential as you […]

Dealing With Drama: Combat Negativity Before Your Wedding

Weddings can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Most of your friends, family, and acquaintances will offer warm congratulations on your engagement. You’ll likely also share your excitement with those in your inner circle. However, you may encounter a few thoughtless, prying, rude, or blatantly unsupportive people whose words and antics […]

Attending Your First Same-Sex Wedding

Attending a wedding can be a big deal. When two people you care about deeply are preparing to tie the knot, it can fill you with all sorts of emotions. If the couple in question happens to be a same-sex couple, then you might feel a bit confused about what to expect. Those who are […]

For a Good Cause: The 411 on Charitable Wedding Registries

Struggling with your wedding registry? Maybe you have all the cookware and kitchen appliances you could ever need. Your home is well-stocked, and you really don’t want any more stuff. If this sounds like your situation, a charitable gift registry may be a great choice for your wedding. As charitable wedding registries grow in popularity, […]

What “The Sims” Can Teach Us About Real Weddings

This year marks the 20th anniversary of “The Sims”, a popular life simulation video game from Electronic Arts and Maxis. Digital Trends’ Lisa Marie Segarra reported that “The Sims 4,” the latest game in the franchise, reached 20 million unique players in January 2020. With so many players, the game’s fan base shares a lot […]

Wedding Trends for 2022

With all that’s been going on recently with COVID-19, it’s hard for those getting married to have the traditional weddings they have dreamed about since childhood. As times change, so do weddings. Here are some wedding trends to watch. Micro-Wedding Trends Smaller is better, at least when it comes to social distancing at weddings. The […]

Gender-Neutral Terms for Someone Else’s Nuptials

As someone in the wedding business, it’s important to stay on top of what’s new and relevant in your industry. Whether you’re an officiant, a planner, or a vendor, you never know whose nuptials you’ll be working on. With same-sex marriages now legal as well as increased awareness of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming persons, […]

Wedding Traditions Same-Sex Couples Might Want To Ditch

Getting engaged might be an obvious choice when you love your partner but knowing how to plan a wedding can often prove far more difficult. Same-sex couples often grapple with the fact that many existing wedding traditions are broken down by gender. For example, it can seem silly to refer to your shower as a […]

Traditional Wedding Vows From Different Faiths

Of the more than 860 million words you’ll say in the course of your lifetime, there may be none more important than your wedding vows. These are the promises you make to your beloved in front of your friends and family, and in front of whatever deity you may believe in. When it comes to […]

Officiating a Wedding in the COVID-19 Age

So, you’ve been asked to officiate your friends’ wedding. Congratulations! It’s both an honor and an enriching experience to help a couple create a meaningful occasion. COVID-19 has certainly complicated things, especially key social events. But with some smart tips and useful precautions, you can help your friends celebrate and stay safe. Your Important First […]