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10 People You Shouldn't Feel Forced to Invite to Your Wedding
Raise your hand if you’re working on wedding planning and you’re feeling stressed out about cutting potential guests. You too? Phew, that’s a relief. It is totally normal to be a little worried about not inviting people to your wedding. The good news? You don’t have to invite everyone. Weddings are a huge expense, especially if you are planning a wedding on a budget and there is a reason you can’t invite the entire world—it would cost a fortune. Plus, some people just want to have an intimate celebration with a small, select group of people. Whatever your style is, when it comes time to make your guest, there are some people you shouldn’t feel forced to invite.
Samantha L. BannerPublished 6 years ago in Marriage- Top Story - August 2018
Why Hiring a Wedding Planner is the Best Decision
You’re in heavenly shock. The love of your life just made the grandest proposal for you to be their one and only, forever and ever. Ring photos have been snapped, posted, and shared. Mom, dad, your best friend, and even the random stranger on the street have all been told the exciting news. You’ve been dreaming of your big day since you watched Cinderella and have been pinning wedding themes, colors, and décor on your board since first downloaded the Pinterest app. You can’t wait to be the most beautiful bride anyone’s ever seen. Now what?
Sabrina LeePublished 6 years ago in Marriage 11 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
A lot of people might think, "oh, I just want a small, simple wedding, I don't need a wedding planner." They might see it as an unnecessary expense, paying someone to do something they can do themselves, especially because DIY weddings are becoming so popular. But wedding planners are experts in something that the rest of the world only experiences (hopefully) once.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Marriage10 of the Most Beautiful Bridal Bouquets
Whether working with a floral designer or arranging the flowers yourself, beautiful bridal bouquets are a wonderful representation of the romance, beauty, and joy of a bride's wedding day.
Kioko LeoniaPublished 6 years ago in MarriageCreative DIY Photo Booth Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Photo booths are a great addition to any birthday party, wedding, or any other fun occasion with friends and family, and as DIY weddings are more popular than ever, so are DIY attractions such as photo booths. There are many DIY photo booth ideas out there to make your happy day even happier. Photo booth backdrops can be super simple. A DIY backdrop may include tissue paper, gold sequins, a little bit of glitter, or maybe some paint. One of the biggest wedding trends of 2018, photo booths let you get creative and make the day even more fun for your guests. Here are some DIY photo booth ideas that your guests are sure to love.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 6 years ago in MarriageCreative Ways to Wear Your "Something Blue"
In the modern era, archaic wedding traditions are frequently eschewed in favor of more sensible—and often, more meaningful—practices. The old English rhyme, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," however, is relatively harmless, and seems to have endured in large part due to its quirky nature. After all, it's simply a collection of good luck charms. While most people, especially outside of the UK, ignore the final line of the poem "a sixpence in your shoe," the first four items are still quite common.
Chelsea KendrickPublished 6 years ago in MarriageHow to Plan a Wedding Without a Wedding Planner
One big misconception with weddings is that if you don't hire a wedding planner, your wedding won't be well-organized and that something is bound to go wrong. Although your big day is important, and clearly a formal event, a wedding planner isn't necessary.
Alicia SpringerPublished 6 years ago in MarriageThe Ultimate Guide to Wedding Flowers
If you are planning your wedding, or helping someone else tackle the job, you know one thing: There are far more details involved than anyone anticipates. There are things like the venue, menu, music, clothing, dates, themes, colors, guest lists, and so much more. One thing that is more substantial than many credit is the types of flowers chosen for traditional pieces like the floral arrangements, the bridal bouquet, and the bridesmaid bouquets, as well as more creative floral elements, which are quickly becoming one of the top wedding trends for 2018. Thus, this guide to wedding flowers aims at helping you navigate the essentials and begin to make choices that reflect your personal tastes while also fitting into your budget, theme, and all of the rest.
Katie MarchbankPublished 6 years ago in Marriage- Top Story - August 2018
Wedding Color Schemes for Every Season
One of the best parts of wedding planning is hands down, choosing the wedding themes and the color combos. Why? There are many reasons. Colors create excitement. Colors help to generate the mood and overall emotional experience of a wedding. Colors personify personal expression. Colors create lasting memories.
Lorna VausePublished 6 years ago in Marriage 10 Signs Your Boyfriend Is Going to Propose... Soon
It is funny to note that a lot of men begin to act noticeably odd about the same time they begin to make plans for proposing to their sweethearts. In fact, it is such a common phenomenon that there are some distinct signs your boyfriend is going to propose that you may want to know about. Why? Because it will prevent you from thinking the worst of him, or develop fears that he's somehow losing interest in you.
Patricia SarkarPublished 6 years ago in Marriage10 Gorgeous Wedding Hairstyles with Flowers
Summer has officially arrived and that can mean many things, but one in particular: it’s wedding season. That day on your calendar has finally arrived and it’s now time to execute the best and most memorable wedding day ever.
Katie MarchbankPublished 6 years ago in Marriage- Top Story - August 2018
How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
The day you have always dreamed of is right around the corner, but the perfect ceremony and reception does come at a cost. From choosing the perfect stationary for your wedding to picking the venue and photographer, the dollar signs start to add up. But having a wedding that looks and feels like a million bucks doesn't have to cost that much. There are many ways to save money when you are trying to plan a wedding on a budget.
Lorna VausePublished 6 years ago in Marriage