Kids at the Wedding?

The decision about whether to welcome kids to the wedding is a personal one for every bride and groom, and one that will vary in importance from wedding to wedding. If few of your relatives even have children, it is not a hard decision to keep the wedding a purely “grown up” affair. On the [...]

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2 Many Dads

Divorce has become a regular part of American culture, and sad as that is, it may impact many brides on their wedding day. If you are one of the many women who now has two dads, it can be hard to choose who to walk you down the aisle. Are you closer to your step [...]

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Including the Mother of the Groom

When planning your wedding, you’ll have tons of people support you with every decision – your mother, your bridesmaids, and (of course) your husband-to-be. Including the mother of the groom, though, can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a close relationship. Here’s how to keep your finance’s mom involved, even if you don’t know [...]

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A Wedding with Two Dads

Divorce has become a regular part of American culture, and sad as that is, it may impact many brides on their wedding day. If you are one of the many women who now has two dads, it can be hard to choose who to walk you down the aisle. Are you closer to your step [...]

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Gifts for Mom

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When planning gifts for your wedding party, don’t forget the mothers! It is your wedding, so you’re the one who should be receiving not giving, for the most part, but it is always a nice gesture to give the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom something small to commemorate the day. [...]

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Fishing for dollars: How to politely ask for money for your wedding

Weddings 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 [...]

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Should you have a receiving line and how does it work?

It 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 [...]

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Making your wedding party fall into line

Every 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 [...]

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How to include pets in your wedding ceremony

Who 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 [...]

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Kids at your wedding reception

Some 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 [...]

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