Twenty years ago this would have sounded stupid, but these days it is becoming increasingly common for couples to bring a pet to their wedding! Ok, I lied – even today it sounds stupid, but the trend is growing nonetheless. There are several reasons why people might choose to do this…and plenty of pitfalls as […]
The Rise of the DIY Bride
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the emerging trends in the wedding industry at the moment is the rise of the DIY bride. More and more brides (ok, and grooms too…) have been going down the do-it-yourself path to save money. This makes a lot of sense, given the stagnant state of the economy coupled with the astronomical average […]
The 6 Worst Wedding Day Disasters
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re anything like me, the one day in your life where you want everything to be picture perfect is your wedding day. Unfortunately, this is life, not utopia, and despite the best laid plans something can and usually will go wrong. Here is a brain dump of 6 of the worst wedding day disasters […]
Wedding Insurance: What You Need to Know
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There is an increasing trend toward couples purchasing wedding insurance. This protects against disastrous scenarios, such as the wedding venue burning down 2 days before the wedding. I guess this makes sense, given the average cost of a wedding these days, but you must watch out for pitfalls. What Wedding Insurance Covers First off, you […]
3 Wedding Guests That Can Destroy Wedding Bliss
October 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re the bride, groom or even mother of the bride or groom, the big day should be a joyous occasion. Unfortunately, a small percentage of the wedding guests may not share in your happy thoughts. In fact, you may run into a few guests that clearly do not have your best interests at heart. […]
When to Call Off the Wedding
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New research was published just last week that showed a correlation between a bride’s cold feet and the sustainability of her marriage. Specifically, the divorce rate amongst brides who had second thoughts prior to the wedding is substantially higher compared to brides without such thoughts. Dang, if I’d have just known this before I got […]
3 Reasons to Block Hotel Rooms for Wedding Guests
September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It obviously makes sense to block hotel rooms for your guests if you or your daughter is planning a destination wedding. But even with traditional local weddings, if the guest list is large, it still makes a lot of sense. In fact, in my opinion if you plan to invite more than 50 people to […]
5 Creative Ideas to Keep Wedding Guests Entertained
September 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are the bride, groom or even mother of the bride or groom, it’s a guarantee that you want the wedding to be fun for everyone. However, if you’re anything like me then you are probably growing a little tired of all the normal wedding traditions like the throwing of the bridal bouquet, the […]
The Skinny on Inviting Kids to Your Wedding
September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you have your own kids or not, if you’re engulfed in the wedding planning process, this is a question worth considering: should you invite kids to your wedding? It’s a tough one for sure, as the presence of kids at your wedding has both pros and cons. Read on for my thoughts on this […]
Wedding Planning Cheat Sheet
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
