Conquering the Post Wedding Blues

Remember when you were a kid, that feeling on Christmas day when you realized there were no more presents to open?  Do you remember that feeling?  I ask because that feeling is a lot like post-nuptial depression, affectionately known as the “post-wedding blues.”  Many brides get so wrapped up in the wedding planning process that […]

Wedding Planning Cheat Sheet

It doesn’t matter whether you’re the groom, bride, mother of the bride or even a close grandmother, wedding planning is not easy.  There are so many tasks and deadlines to keep on top of; if you’re not careful the entire process can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why I decided to dedicate today’s blog post to […]

Minimizing Your Wedding Guest List

Coming up with your final guest list is definitely one of the most frustrating aspects of planning a wedding, mainly because it involves the intersection of money and people’s feelings.  And in this economy, it can be even more problematic as couples everywhere seek to cut costs.  I’ve written previously about how to calculate the […]

Wedding Advice: Name Change Pitfalls

One of the most iconic wedding traditions is the changing or merging of the couple’s last names.  Most brides opt to change their last name to that of the groom’s – a whopping 80% in fact.  But it’s definitely easier said than done, as on average it takes more than 10 hours to figure out […]

How to Make Sure Your Destination Wedding Guests Dress Appropriately

Most destination weddings take place in warm and tropical locales, and as such traditional formal wedding guest attire may not fit the bill.  That said, you don’t want your guests to show up in tank tops and tee-shirts either, mainly because that kind of attire is not ideal when it comes to your wedding pictures.  […]