Posted by jaelithe on 13 May, 2013
I was at a wedding recently. Which isn’t that odd, given my age. Sometimes it feels like I might as well block off the next three years of weekends to accommodate all of my friends and relatives getting married. Anyhow, after the ceremony, which was a beautiful outdoor affair, a fairly typical reception, for an [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 12 Apr, 2013
Back when I first saw Susan Piver promote her book, The Hard Questions: 100 Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do”, on Oprah, I was one of those girls desperately hoping my boyfriend would propose. Now, too many years later, I’ve got a year of marriage under my belt (yep, same guy) and I [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 20 Feb, 2013
Your honeymoon is a once-in-lifetime vacation, and while some brides might be happy to just flop down in the sun next to some pool, you have an opportunity to enjoy incredible experiences, people, and destinations that will make your honeymoon so much more memorable. Michael Cottam created TheBigDay honeymoon registry website in 2001; today, he’s [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 08 Feb, 2013
We all have that one person who is just kind of in our lives — for better or worse. Whether it’s a weird uncle, your best friend’s annoying sister, or the snarky gal you work with, everyone has someone in their lives that they can’t really stand, but are stuck with. Of course, you know [...]
Posted by katie on 23 Jan, 2013
No one wants to begin their life with another person by thinking about its potential end. But, guess what, folks? Divorce happens to about half of all married couples. (And if you’re a bridezilla, your odds are likely higher.) Below are 4 reasons even the most splendidly solid couples should seek the advice of a [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 17 Jan, 2013
Did you know that the average cost of an engagement ring in 2011 was $5,130? Find that and more engagement facts facts and trends in this infographic. Source: Simply Bridal.
Posted by jaelithe on 21 Dec, 2012
Sometimes every detail of a celebrity wedding seems like an elaborate fantasy that you could never attain. But a lot of celebrities’ bridal bouquets can be recreated quickly and inexpensively by hand. And what’s more special than walking down the aisle with a bouquet of your own making? Take a look at some famous arrangements [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 19 Dec, 2012
There are wedding songs no one ever wants to hear again (can I get a “Hey Ya” for “the Macarena”?). Some songs are just obviously wrong, like Jay Z’s “99 Problems.” And then there are the songs you love but don’t realize how completely inappropriate they are until you are dancing with your minister at [...]
Posted by jaelithe on 17 Dec, 2012
I didn’t grow up dreaming about the big, perfect wedding I’d have one day. I never imagined myself in a white dress or thought about flowers or gave a single second of thought to what song I’d want played for my father/daughter dance. I always assumed I’d head down to the courthouse, say a quick [...]
Posted by Dr. Lou Shuman on 03 Dec, 2012
A good smile is a necessity on your wedding day. After all, you’ll be taking pictures that will remain in your family for generations. Below is some advice on achieving the perfect wedding day smile. Some of it is intuitive and simple; some is complicated and time consuming. Luckily, there are a number of options [...]
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