Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?

The bridal bouquet and garter toss are two common wedding reception traditions. There is no doubt that for generations, brides have tossed their bouquet (or a smaller toss bouquet) to all of the single women at their wedding reception following the "belief" that whoever caught the bouquet would be the next one to get married. … Continue reading Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?

Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking

Introducing your future spouse to family is nerve wracking. We’ve all seen the many countless scenes in sitcoms where the son or daughter nervously introduces their future spouse to their parents. Will they like them, or will they have a talk with you later about how you could ‘do better’? On tv it's funny, but … Continue reading Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking

Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio

Situated next to a serene pond, with peacocks and other exotic birds roaming the grounds, Burton’s Bamboo Garden was the site for Kristin and Jacob’s eclectic wedding ceremony and reception. The Ceremony The ceremony was fun and light-hearted ceremony. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white hydrangea and greenery, and entered through the bamboo trail to … Continue reading Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio

4 Tips For Choosing Transportation For Your Wedding Day

Image Source Who wouldn’t want to arrive to their wedding in style? Even if no-one sees you arrive (chances are most people will already be waiting in the venue), having a special form of wedding day transportation can help to build your excitement. Here are just a few different wedding transport options to consider. 1. … Continue reading 4 Tips For Choosing Transportation For Your Wedding Day

5 Tips to Avoid A Fail For Your Destination Wedding

For many future brides and grooms, a destination wedding is a dream come true. They get to marry the love of their life in a beautiful and amazingly unforgettable location, such as a beach on a tropical island. Sounds like the perfect option for a wedding, right? Unfortunately it doesn’t always work out as perfectly … Continue reading 5 Tips to Avoid A Fail For Your Destination Wedding

Why the Royal Wedding Mattered to the World

(I wrote this article in 2011, soon after the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The sentiment reflected in this article is still relevant today, particularly with the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle).   Photo Credit: Mikey via Flickr It seems that everyone loves a wedding. It is estimated that … Continue reading Why the Royal Wedding Mattered to the World