photo credit: Ksayer1 via photopin cc Bridal show season is coming up, and many newly engaged couples will be talking with potential photographers, djs, florists, and other wedding vendors. They'll be collecting brochures and information, but they should also be prepared with questions to ask wedding vendors. They’ll get a chance to see samples of … Continue reading Why? – Important Questions To Ask Wedding Vendors
While Planning Your Wedding, Sometimes More Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
Here's a quick wedding planning tip - While we’re talking about words to watch out for . . . Let’s take a moment and think about the word “And.” Such a small, innocent looking word. When used, it usually means something positive. (You mean I get cake AND ice cream?) However, sometimes there can be … Continue reading While Planning Your Wedding, Sometimes More Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
The Most Damaging Word (When Planning Your Wedding)
Sometimes wedding advice comes in for form of a word or two. Last week I talked about one of my favorite quotes (“The most damaging phrase in the language is, ‘It’s always been done that way.’” by Grace Hopper, Ph. D.) Today I want to talk about one of the most damaging words - “Should.” … Continue reading The Most Damaging Word (When Planning Your Wedding)
The Most Damaging Phrase
The most damaging phrase in the language according to Grace Hopper is, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ This quote is by Grace Hopper, Ph. D., an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. Although she was most likely referring to the use of computers and other technology, this quote is an applicable … Continue reading The Most Damaging Phrase
Wedding Planning Services: Avoid Costly Wedding Mistakes
A Real Wedding Story: When Things Go Wrong File this under wedding planning services—and why they matter more than you think. Several years ago, I received a letter from a groom. It was a few weeks after his wedding, and although we did not work together, he wanted to share his experience. Unfortunately, it wasn’t … Continue reading Wedding Planning Services: Avoid Costly Wedding Mistakes
13 Easy Ways to Honor and Acknowledge Deceased Loved Ones at Your Wedding
Weddings are joyous occasions filled with happiness and celebration. But they can also be bittersweet when there is special loved one who did not live to see your special day. So, how do you honor your deceased loved ones at your wedding? Many couples choose to honor those who are no longer with us on … Continue reading 13 Easy Ways to Honor and Acknowledge Deceased Loved Ones at Your Wedding
Name Change – Yes Or No?
The decision for a woman to do a name change after marriage or to keep her maiden name is a highly personal choice. It's a common wedding tradition, and even I took my husband’s name, however I respect those women who decide not to do a name change. However . . . Why the Choice … Continue reading Name Change – Yes Or No?
Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
Have you seen the recent article “Brad & Angelina's Wedding Broke Rules: 15 Other Real Bridal Parties 'Gone Wild'”? Now don’t get me wrong - I am in complete agreement of mixing up the traditional gender roles and your wedding party if you want. But for the author to consider this a “widespread trend” makes it … Continue reading Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step
Most wedding vendor problems can be avoided with good communication and someone keeping an eye on the details. A wedding day coordinator can help make sure your vendors know where they need to be, when they need to arrive, and what is expected of them on your wedding day How a Wedding Day Coordinator Keeps … Continue reading How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step
Wedding Planning Help Just for Him
Guys, you probably want groom's wedding planning help, but you may have been led to believe that the wedding is “all about the bride” or it's just a "girl thing." Well, guess what? It’s Your Day Too! So to help you in your quest for wedding planning information that you can use I’ve put together … Continue reading Wedding Planning Help Just for Him