The decision to marry your partner can be an exciting one. However, there are a ton of obstacles you are going to encounter along the road to your big day. In order to rise to these challenges, it is best to ensure you are on the same page as your significant other. Open communication can […]

There are a lot of decisions involved with planning a wedding. Ultimately, most of the choices you make will come down to how much you can afford to spend. Adhering to your budget can be tricky. Thankfully there are several ways to cut corners and get what you want from your event. These days, it […]

Though the concept of marriage has been around for quite a while, the traditions and customs surrounding the act have changed thousands of times over. In fact, couples nowadays are approaching marriage in a very different way than their parents did. From uncertain economic futures to unprecedented global events, there are plenty of forces dictating […]

It isn’t always easy to make a wedding feel true to your personality. Since these events follow a certain format, you may find yourself checking boxes off a list instead of giving your nuptials proper personal attention. For same-sex couples, there is the added challenge of finding rituals that don’t rely on traditional gender roles. […]

As you’re planning your wedding, you and your sweetie naturally want to incorporate elements with personal meaning. There’s no better way to do that than by picking unique readings for your ceremony. Whether you opt for poems, portions of scripture, excerpts from classic literature or nontraditional selections, you can use your readings to create a […]

In old vaudeville shows, performers were often known to end their acts by repeating the phrase “no applause, just throw money.” The joke was a light way of nudging the audience into providing actual compensation for the entertainment they’d just received. The reason for dancing around and being indirect is simple: Asking for money is […]

Planning a wedding is considered one of the most stressful tasks a person can experience. It makes sense that the frustration might start to impact your life in significant ways. For countless couples, getting proper sleep in the months leading to their big day becomes an impossible feat. Unfortunately, a lack of consistent sleep can […]

When you’ve been invited to a wedding celebration, you may feel inspired to write a few words in a greeting card, a guestbook, an email, or a social media post. You’re happy for the special couple and want to wish them well, not just for the big day, but for their life ahead also. This […]

Pinterest, Instagram, and other visual-heavy social media remain popular tools when styling a wedding. They’re common inspiration sources for styling a scaled-down wedding during this new normal of post-Covid-19. But you’ve probably seen enough Pinterest fails to wonder what tricks of the trade lurk behind each magical image. So how do you choose your ideas […]

Have you recently been asked to give a speech at a same-sex wedding? Public speaking can be intimidating to many. Maybe you want to face your fears to contribute to such an important moment for a dear friend. There are several working parts involved when you’re delivering engaging and encouraging words to a crowd. Use […]