The Great Wedding Checklist Planning the ultimate wedding celebration? Help yourself out and otherwise make life easier by using the following checklist: 16 to Nine Months Prior to the Wedding : Start A Wedding Binder. Fill it with pages from wedding and lifestyle magazines–this way you’ll have a ton of great ideas in one place. Create A Budget. Work out a reasonable budget that includes what you and your groom can spend, as well as family contributions. Choose The Wedding Party. Friends and family will start wondering who you’ll pick…
Read MoreThe Bride’s Manifesto
The Bride’s Manifesto is here. Place it on your desk or beside your bed; it will help ward off the wedding crazies. The Bride’s Manifesto Comparison is the thief of joy : Stop comparing yourself to other Brides. Your wedding is not a beauty contest. Planning a wedding can last a year, while your wedding lasts only a day ; enjoy the process. Stress is not a requirement for planning and wedding. Let your heart guide you. It is a best compass. Don’t loose the site of your best thing…
Read MoreWedding or Dating Anniversary Ideas – Romantic, Memorable, and Affordable
Time flies when you are having fun – and when you are with the one you love. As the years go by, perhaps your anniversaries begin to sneak up on you, with you and your loved one seemingly always ending up going out to dinner again. Or perhaps the big day comes and goes, and you don’t do anything at all because you are on a tight budget and can’t think of something to do that is celebratory, memorable, and won’t cost a fortune. Well, luckily, you can be both…
Read MoreFree & Frugal Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary
Whether you and your spouse are romantic or practical, deciding how to celebrate a wedding anniversary is both exciting, fun and maybe even a little intimidating because you want things to be perfect. Regardless of whether you choose a quiet, private celebration or a large one involving the whole family, remember that the observation of your anniversary is a celebration of you and your spouse’s love for one another. Read below for some unique ideas as well as more traditional methods. Method 1 of 4: Go Sweet and Romantic 1.…
Read More4 Tips to Loose Weight Before Your Big Day (wedding day)!
Every girl wants to look her best on her wedding day. You’ll have your hair fixed to perfection, makeup done to make you look and feel like a Hollywood star, and you’ll want to lose some weight to look your absolute best. Most people shy away from the thought of losing weight because they don’t even know where to start. And then once you do start – how do you keep it up for long enough to really see results? Fear not, we are here to help. Here’s 4 tips to loose…
Read MoreReal-Life Bachelorette Party Ideas and Bachelorette Party Themes
So you’ve decided to host a bachelorette party. Oh, the pressure! The good news is that many have come before you, and they have conquered. Here’s a sampling of some fantastic real-life bachelorette party ideas, straight from the brides, bridesmaids and guests themselves. Co-Ed Bash : “Our wedding party was made up of a lot of mutual friends from college so we decided to do a co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party. We started the night at my maid of honor’s house with tons of beer and great food in the backyard.…
Read MoreWedding Guest Etiquette: What You Need To Know
Perhaps your sister is getting married this summer, or you’re invited to a number of friends’ weddings in the span of a few months’ time. Whatever the case, there’s plenty of stuff . to do as a wedding guest, even if you aren’t a member of the bridal party! Check out the ultimate list of what you need to know before you attend your next wedding, and remember, be gracious and have fun! RSVP (“répondez, s’il vous plaît,” which means “please reply.”) : Do not, repeat, do not bring a…
Read MoreCrafty Ways to Make Your Wedding Invitations Unique
Every couple wants their wedding day to be as unique as their relationship. Brides place a huge importance on getting an individually-designed gown, grooms may spend time choosing a special waistcoat, cummerbund or tie, and a wedding planner may be employed to make sure the design and décor of the event is unlike any other gone before. One of the most essential aspects of any wedding is the wedding invitation. The invitations may, for some guests, be their first indication that a wedding is even on the cards. Many guests…
Read MoreHow marriage has changed over centuries
Since the ancient world, marriage has evolved from a preservation of power to a personal contract between two equals seeking love, stability, and happiness. Actually, the institution has been in a process of constant evolution.
Read More5 Things You Must Consider before Finalising a Wedding Date
The first step of planning a perfect wedding starts with finalizing a date. Especially in the Indian tradition, a wedding date holds a huge significance. There are many aspects that come in play when you are choosing your wedding date. Furthermore, it is not just the wedding date that has to be finalized, you need to set dates for all the other pre- and post-wedding functions as well, from rokka and engagement to sagan and mehendi. Here is a quick wedding planning guide and checklist of what you should know…
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