Thursday, October 3 is National Poetry Day. Celebrate by reading a favorite poem. (Mine's "Rabbi Ben Ezra" by Robert Browning). Whether you prefer the structure of haiku, or a sonnet, a narrative epic or ballad, or the flowing rhythms of free verse, there’s something for everyone. Check out PoemHunter.com. You’ll find many different topics, including … Continue reading National Poetry Day
Wrong and Wrong: My Take On The “Wedding Officiant Yells At Photographer” Fiasco
Wedding advice and etiquette goes for the wedding professionals you've hired for your wedding. I’m sure you’ve all seen, or at least heard about, the YouTube video of the officiant who yelled at the photographer and threatened to stop the ceremony if the photographer didn’t move. (Here's a link for those of you who may … Continue reading Wrong and Wrong: My Take On The “Wedding Officiant Yells At Photographer” Fiasco
9 Easy Ways to Contain Your Wedding Costs
Weddings will still take place in these tough economic times, so savvy brides and grooms are looking for ways now more than ever to have the weddings of their dreams without breaking the bank with their wedding costs. Here are some easy-to-do tips that will help you contain the costs of your wedding. 9 Ways … Continue reading 9 Easy Ways to Contain Your Wedding Costs
How to Have Happy Guests at Your Wedding
Yes, it’s true – there wouldn’t be a wedding without you, the bride and groom. And I believe that the choices you make should be based on what you and your partner like (it is YOUR wedding after all). However, it is important to have happy wedding guests, and to achieve that you'll need to … Continue reading How to Have Happy Guests at Your Wedding
Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording
Q - I have a question about my wedding invitation wording. Whose names are supposed to go on the invitation? My FMIL wants their names on there too, but they’re not paying for the wedding! A - Some people are under the belief that besides the names of the bride and groom, the only other … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording
Top 12 Wedding Make Up & Beauty Tips
Of course you want to be healthy and look your best every day—and especially on your wedding day, when you'll be photographed from every angle and want to feel confident and radiant. A little advance preparation can make a big difference, whether you're focusing on your skin, makeup, hair, or overall bridal beauty. These 12 … Continue reading Top 12 Wedding Make Up & Beauty Tips
Wedding Q & A – The End of the Reception
Q - I don't know what to do at the end of the reception. What is a good way to “wrap up” the reception without being rude? A - One of the best ways to “wrap things up” at the end of the reception is to have it seem like a natural ending. The last … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – The End of the Reception
Going Green On Your Wedding Day
Updated August 2026: We’ve refreshed this post with new ideas and practical tips for planning a more eco-friendly green wedding. It’s no secret that weddings can create a lot of waste. To help combat or at least minimize that waste, many couples are choosing green or eco-friendly options for a more earth friendly wedding celebration. … Continue reading Going Green On Your Wedding Day
Why Is Another Bride Angry Over A Wedding Gift?
OMG - yet another report of a bride being angry over a wedding gift she and her spouse received from one of their wedding guests. This time the bride is complaining over what she considers to be a cheap gift that does not cover the cost of what the guest ate or drank at the … Continue reading Why Is Another Bride Angry Over A Wedding Gift?
2 Super-Easy, Inexpensive, Make-At-Home Beauty Products
Want clearer skin and a healthy glow? Love the idea of DIY skin care products from natural ingredients? Here are 2 natural DIY skin treatments that you've got to try. They are super easy to do, and barely costs a thing! Feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning decisions? Get practical tips and helpful blog posts sent … Continue reading 2 Super-Easy, Inexpensive, Make-At-Home Beauty Products