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Destination Weddings: Do or Don’t?

Writing about Disney Cruise Weddings/Vow Ceremonies made me think about destination weddings.  Given that I wanted my wedding to be as small and simple as possible, it’s difficult for me to relate to those interested in having a destination wedding. For me, the concept only seems to make sense if the bride or the groom actually hails from the area in which they’re getting married.  Maybe he or she was born abroad, or on the other side of the country.  It’s one thing to ask your guests to spend a lot on travel expenses just because you want to get … Continue reading →

My Fake High School Wedding

This is the story of how I planned my wedding in high school. I’ll give you all a moment to recover from the shock: Families.com’s laid-back marriage blogger, she of the gender stereotyping rants and “what’s the big fuss” attitude toward schmoopy romance and wedding culture planned a wedding in her high school days. Never fear: I did it because I had to for class. My crazy gym/health teacher, the same woman who’d also make us write papers for our self-defense gym classes, made all of her students plan weddings as part of our sexual health education unit. It had … Continue reading →

Sneaky Ideas to Save Money on Your Wedding

How can you save money on your wedding without making it look like you are saving money on your wedding? With some sneaky ideas of course! Tone Down the Rehearsal Dinner While you should probably feed the people who attend your wedding rehearsal the day before, going over the top with the rehearsal dinner is a relatively new idea. Having a quite dinner at home is cost effective, quaint and can be very elegant. Make some dishes in the weeks ahead of time and freeze them, so you don’t have to worry about putting extra work in during an already … Continue reading →

Where to Find Wedding Records

Genealogists are very interested in weddings. When a marriage takes place, it officially turns an unrelated group of people into a family. If you are looking for information about when a relative or ancestor got married, there are plenty of online resources for genealogists to use. I seem to have weddings on the brain this week. I suspect that this is a common experience after a person attends the wedding of a relative. Last week, I was a bridesmaid in my sister’s wedding. This means that I have been thinking about her wedding, and weddings in general, for around a … Continue reading →

Choosing a Location for Your Portraits

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Are you looking for the perfect place to take family photos? There are many factors to consider when scoping out a location for a portrait session. The right background is essential for the perfect photo. You want it to be beautiful, while still reserving the spotlight for your subject. You want it to be interesting, without becoming a distraction. The first thing to consider is the color. Sometimes people have a tendency to pose in front of a flower garden because it’s beautiful, but if there are too many different colors, the background becomes too busy and draws attention away … Continue reading →

Choosing a Great Wedding Photographer Part 2

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I previously went over a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you choose a wedding photographer, and this topic is so important that I thought it would be worth a little more attention. One of the more obvious things to check on when choosing a photographer is price. You should have an established budget for what you’re willing to pay for wedding photos. This obviously depends on what you want, but it could range from very little to the most expensive item you plan for. I’ve known people who have done both extremes and many somewhere in … Continue reading →

Big Wedding Versus Small Wedding

It seems that for a long time, big weddings were expected. Guest lists of 200 to 300 people with large elaborate receptions were the way to go. After all, it is your day, so why not celebrate? I used to love looking through bridal magazines at all of the beautiful over-the-top dresses, cakes, and favors and getting all of the great wedding advice for a large wedding. But with the economy changing, some people are discovering the joy in small weddings, too. Engaged couples may now find that a large wedding with all of the trimmings is seen as ostentatious, … Continue reading →

Limiting the Number of Wedding Guests

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In a previous article I discussed the task of choosing wedding invitations. Determining who and how many people you will invite to your wedding can be one of the most difficult tasks that you come across. Inviting guests can be a tricky thing to sort through. In some cases there are no limits to how many people you can invite. However in other cases couples are limited. Couples may be limited by wedding funds. The more guests that you have, the more food that you need at the reception. This can eat up a lot of your ceremony money. In … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Wedding Invitations

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Wedding season is well underway. Wedding plans have been taking place for some time now. June weddings have been taking place and July, August, and September planners are busily making their wedding arrangements. One important task that many couples undertake when planning their wedding is the issue of invitations. There are many different ways that couples can deal with sending invitations. Some couples choose not to send invitations at all. Instead they do a general announcement of their wedding. Some publish the wedding details in the newspaper and simply invite all friends and family. While this method can be cheaper … Continue reading →

Taking Wonderful Wedding Pictures

Summer is the height of wedding season. But you don’t have to be a professional photographer to take amazing shots of the bridal party. You might be the parent of the flower girl, a friend of the groom, or the date of a bridesmaid, regardless there’s no reason to leave your camera at home on such a special occasion. Simply follow these tips and you’re sure to snap winning shots that can be keepsakes for the bride and groom (and you) on what will likely be a day to be remember for years to come: MIND YOUR MANNERS Believe me … Continue reading →