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 […]

For most couples, including members of the family in the wedding ceremony is an important way to show love and appreciation. While there are many different ways to give adults a part to play, there are limited options for children. One excellent way to include a little lady in your family in the wedding festivities […]

Preparing the wedding invites tends to be one of the more involved aspects of planning for your big day. While there are services that can tackle the task for you, most couples assume the responsibility themselves. This means you may be prepared to sit down and fill out each and every envelope on your own. […]

Throwing a wedding on a budget usually means that you have to make sacrifices and compromises. While this can sound somewhat negative, you don’t have to view adjustments to your wedding as a bad thing. In fact, the creativity involved with making budget-conscious changes to your event can make you feel pretty darn proud when […]

Each relationship might be unique, but there are many factors that couples have in common. Music, for example, tends to play a huge part in the love journeys of most people. From the songs you heard on the night you first met to the tunes that have underscored important moments along the way, the soundtrack […]