Deciding who to invite and how many to invite are major decisions that will impact much of your wedding planning effort. But before you start writing out the list, do some serious thinking. Sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of wedding you want. Have you dreamt of a huge wedding with … Continue reading The Guest List
Category: Wedding Party & Family
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 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
Children – To Invite or Not To Invite
Figuring out your guest list can be stressful enough. Deciding whether to invite kids can add to the stress level. Do you want children at your wedding? You may have already noticed this, but other people have their own ideas on what they believe to be the "right way" about planning a wedding – including … Continue reading Children – To Invite or Not To Invite
Why Do We Have Groomsmen?
It’s wonderful for your groom to be surrounded and supported by those he’s closest to, especially on your wedding day. But did you ever wonder where the practice of having groomsmen originated? Well, let's go back to the Ancient Roman days when it was required by law to have ten witnesses at a wedding. Not … Continue reading Why Do We Have Groomsmen?