Your wedding day is a BIG day. I get it. When I got married, over eight years ago, I wanted everything to be perfect. I dreamed about that day for years. And as someone who didn’t grow up knowing any happily married couples (and hardly any married couples to be honest), I was determined to make my wedding pretty magical. And it was. I don’t have a single complaint about … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Bridesmaids that Will Keep Your Wedding Drama-Free
By: Dwayna Clark My beautiful twin sister asked me to be the maid of honor for her big day and I was more than happy to take on the role. After all was said and done, I understand why being chosen as the maid of honor is a big deal. This role takes on a huge responsibility and can be a stressful experience. The maid of honor has many duties which consist of and taking … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Should Pump the Brakes on Your Wedding Plans
You have met the love of your life and now you are planning your dream wedding. Maybe it’s something small and quaint, or maybe you decided to go the big and extravagant route. Whatever your plans are for your special day, you think you are ready to tie the knot and say “I do” to the person you want spend the rest of your life with. In the midst of planning for your big day, … [Read more...]
10 Things Planning a Wedding Will Teach You
I am officially less than 6 weeks away from jumping the broom. I'll never be able to understand how folks have engagements that last over a year, because these last 8 months have been TRY-ING, to say the least. They say planning a wedding can be an extremely draining process. They ain't never lied. Here are 10 things planning a wedding will teach you: 1. Your date is too far … [Read more...]
Are You Planning for a Wedding or a Marriage?
People put an exorbitant amount of time, energy and money into planning their perfect wedding: The perfect flowers, the perfect dress, the perfect location(s), the perfect rings, the perfect hairdo, the perfect honeymoon, even the perfect people in terms of imagery (looks, size, hair and sadly, even skin tone) in order to capture what they might consider the perfect wedding … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
The average wedding price has hit north of the $29,000 mark, but you can still create the wedding of your dreams without busting the bank. Here are a few tips for creating your perfect wedding while ensuring that your marriage starts off on a solid financial footing. Set a budget, - decide what's important and what's not. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of … [Read more...]
9 Something Blue Ideas for Your Wedding
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. You may have the old, new and borrowed, but what about the something blue? If your colors do not include blue, there are many ways to incorporate the traditional blue. Here are a few. Have a blue bouquet or tuck pieces of blue accessories inside. Wear a blue garter under your gown. It won’t be seen unless … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Work with Your Mother During the Wedding Planning Process
by Alyssa Rachelle, She is the first person you call after he proposes. Her approval during your wedding dress shopping is essential. You wanted to be just like her while growing up. She’s your mother. The mother-daughter relationship can be a complex one. A lifelong relationship that has been filled with laughter, tears, frustration and valuable lessons. Now that you … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: I Want a Marriage More Beautiful than My Wedding
I have a confession: before I got engaged I pretty much had my entire wedding planned on Pinterest. Another confession: before I even MET my fiancé, I had an idea of what my wedding would look like. I Dreamed of My Prince I know I'm not the only one. Girls dream about being a beautiful bride all the time. Once we become women, we realize we're one step closer to having our … [Read more...]
7 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas
If you are not the traditional type of bride, I'm going to share some ideas to make your ceremony unique. From the walk down the aisle as singles to the procession as husband and wife, your ceremony can be filled with little twists as you join your lives together before your friends and family. 1. For the Groom - Instead of the groomsmen lining up at the alter to wait on … [Read more...]
Planning a Wedding; 4 Steps that Will Get You Started
With the recent passing of Valentine’s Day, many lucky young ladies received engagement rings with their boxes of chocolates and red roses. You may be one of the new brides-to-be and are wondering what to do next. I’m going to share four steps that will help you in the wedding planning process. Step 1 - Set a Date. If you are struggling with a date, figure out which … [Read more...]
Trip to the Altar: Why Choosing a Bridal Party is Harder Than You Think
As a young girl I always knew who I'd have in my wedding. Actually, it was quite simple. My sisters, cousins (all of them), and my best friends (all 8 of them). I often joked there wouldn't be any women in the audience at my wedding, because they would all be in the bridal party. Clearly I was young and dumb, because now that this ring is on my finger everything has … [Read more...]
It’s Your Wedding Day: Who Should Pay For What?
I already know the answer to who should pay for what when it comes to YOUR wedding.....You! Although most parents do want to help out, I don't think it is something that parents feel obligated to do anymore. Martha Stewart's Weddings just shared tips on who traditionally pays for certain things in a wedding. According to Martha Stewart, the bride's parents/family typically … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Prevent Your Bridesmaids from Hating You after the Wedding
by Bridgett Bartlett Being a bridesmaid isn’t easy. I know, I’ve been one…hmmm, let’s just say a lot. There are dozens of ways for brides to piss their attendants off in the midst of wedding planning but below are five painless ways to keep friendships in tact so that your girls are still your girls by the time you leave for your honeymoon. Remember You’re Getting … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Wedding Planning Work for You and Your Fiancé
by Alyssa Rachelle Many women have been dreaming about this day since they were children. Wearing a towel over their head mimicking a veil and wearing their mother’s over-sized shoes, little girls fantasize about walking down the aisle to meet their Prince Charming. Very rarely does the fairy tale include the intense wedding planning process and the stress that can cloud … [Read more...]