Ever since Star Jones did it in 2004, more brides have turned to wedding sponsors to reduce the cost of their weddings. These brides are able to lower the cost of some products and services by allowing vendors to advertise prior to or on the bride’s wedding day. For example, a sponsor may offer a ...
I have been lucky enough to help plan not one, but two weddings. First was my own wedding, followed shortly after by my aunt and uncle’s. Both weddings were amazing, stress free events without jitters or any real problems. Through those two weddings, one philosophy emerged that should be the basis of all weddings; keep ...
Bachelorette parties are perfect for today’s bride, both a statement of equality and a more modern version of the overly formal bridal shower. Most of all, bachelorette parties are a lot of fun. While not every bachelorette party is the same, they all tend to focus on celebrating both married and single life. With their ...
Every country has its own unique wedding traditions. Jamaica is a country which is known for preserving many of its native traditions. The Jamaican wedding traditions that you will learn about here were all practiced in the past. As with just about any country, the influence of other cultures has impacted those who once celebrated ...
In April of 2005, my wife and I (who live in a suburb of the Twin Cities) received a phone call from the young man who was dating our daughter. Chad was in the Navy, stationed in San Diego. He was calling to ask our permission for him to ask our daughter to marry him. ...
My husband proposed to me on September 9th of this year. After the initial excitement, we began to agonize over the date and details of the actual event. As with most couples, we originally chose next spring for our wedding as it would give us the “proper” amount of time to plan and organize. We ...
Next to a little girl’s birthday, the next big life event which warrants a gift is usually First Communion. This is typically the first religious ceremony a little girl raised in the Catholic faith will remember. Money is a common gift to give a little girl making her First Communion. If you want to give ...
If you are planning a bridal shower, one way to make your event a hit is to create some personalized games for guests to play. I’ve seen great success using a personalized version of the Newlywed Game. The bride will love that her groom has been incorporated into the bridal shower, while the guests will ...
Mustaches were still in and a hairy lip was very hip in the 80s. In music, television, movies and sports, men proudly sported these hairy reminders of their masculinity, and women everywhere fell for the machismo magic of the mustache. These days the ‘stache is just starting to make a comeback, though many in their ...
While no newlywed couple is going to turn down cold hard cash, most couples do appreciate receiving a memorable, creative and unique wedding gift. Finding a perfect wedding gift can seem like a daunting task, but it needn’t be. I have compiled a list of unique wedding gift ideas that are creative and thoughtful at ...
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