Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
Fishing for dollars: How to politely ask for money for your wedding
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Weddings cost a ton, and most couples have a little help paying for their big day. If this is your second wedding, you might be on your own, but otherwise, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for help from your parents. The problem falls with asking for this money. Are you uncomfortable about approaching your […]
Should you have a receiving line and how does it work?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008It was once customary for every wedding reception to include a receiving line. This tradition allowed the bride and groom an opportunity to greet each of their guests individually. But in recent years, many couples have decided to skip the receiving line, viewing it as a waste of time.
However, if done right, the receiving line […]
Making your wedding party fall into line
Monday, February 4th, 2008Every bride knows that choosing your bridal party is a huge part of the wedding. While some brides have known whom they will pick years in advance, others poll friends and family for a good support team. From finding the right gowns to the bachelorette party and pre-wedding prep, your wedding party is very important […]
How to include pets in your wedding ceremony
Friday, December 28th, 2007Who are your dearest and closest friends? If you listed your dog or cat just now, you should consider having a place for your furry friend in your wedding reception. Says Autumn Rhea Carpenter of Weddings in Cleveland: “For many couples, the ceremony includes a family pet. There are several ways to include your pets in […]
Kids at your wedding reception
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Some couples do not permit children at their wedding ceremony or reception because they think the kids will become unruly or a distraction. Others simply want to have an adult-only party. However, if you decide that you want to include children at your wedding reception, there are several things you can do to help both the […]
Why you should talk about the Yankees and the Red Sox before you say “I Do”
Thursday, December 6th, 2007You are planning to get married in a week, a month, a year. Sweaty palms. Second thoughts. Cold feet. These are all normal feelings for a bride or groom. But one thing that can help is talking about marriage before the wedding. This may seem obvious, but it’s a must for every couple.
Experts agree that communication […]
Top 3 reasons to hire a wedding planner
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007Planning your wedding is a enormous undertaking. Trying to balance the budget, the vendors and the families, along with your full-time job (or studies) and the rest of your life can become very stressful. Instead of handling it all yourself, you should consider hiring a professional wedding planner.
Here are the top three reasons to hire a wedding planner.
To Get […]
Bride-to-be manners from A to Z
Monday, November 26th, 2007Wedding planning is stressful, and sometimes you just have to scream. However, it is important to keep in mind that you shouldn’t scream at the people around you! Although getting ready for your big day is tough, if you keep your cool and use your manners, people will be nicer to you in return. Pleasant […]
Making friends with your Mother-in-Law
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007It is fairly common for brides-to-be and new brides to have a stressful relationship with their new mother-in-law. And if your fiance is the youngest or an only child, he may have a particularly close relationship with his mother. If that’s the case, she could have some feelings of resentment, view you as the person […]
