“Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace”
It’s a phrase you never want to hear a response to when you’re standing at the aisle, ready to speak your vows and marry the person you love. Yet, Hollywood movies and television shows often rely on it as a d ...
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Essential Tips for Your Potluck Wedding Reception
Along with brunch-style meals, food truck catering and shindigs featuring “heavy appetizers,” potluck weddings are also gaining popularity among the newly engaged. If your goals include saving money, planning ...
Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies
The 411 on Wedding Toasts: Who, When, How and Why
Toasts are considered a fundamental part of a wedding reception, but it’s easy to get the jitters if you’re new to the practice. If you’re a close family member or part of the wedding party, however, yo ...
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The Icing on the Cake: Sweet Options for Your Wedding Dessert
While some couples opt for cupcake towers, donuts, croquembouches and other tasty goodies, the classic multitiered cake remains popular at many weddings. As you’re pondering possibilities for your own event, you might ...
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Avoid These Common Mistakes When Planning Your Wedding
Weddings are not easy events to plan. Even though weddings are nothing new, the stress involved with putting one together can be intense. While there is no perfect solution, there are many simple tactics you can explore ...
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4 Top Shoe Hacks for Your Wedding
You’re going to be on your feet for several hours during your wedding. The thought of wearing high heels might make you dread the pain that can come with extended periods of standing, walking and dancing. Neverthel ...
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Blue Planet: How Other Cultures Handle Loss
Losing someone close to you can be paralyzing. Death is hard to accept, no matter how old you might be or how used to loss you might think you are. While it can be hard to move forward, there is comfort in knowing you ar ...
Category: Funeral Ceremonies Society Loss
The Backstory Behind “Here Comes the Bride”
If you've attended a few weddings, you might have heard the familiar “Bridal Chorus,” otherwise known as “Here Comes the Bride” or the “Bridal March,” played during the processional. Y ...
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Good Eats: Hiring a Food Truck for Your Wedding
When you think about a typical wedding reception, you probably picture a fancy multicourse dinner, an elegant family-style meal or even a delicious buffet. Yet thanks to a burgeoning street food trend and creative thinki ...
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Finalizing Your Venue Choice
Where you decide to host your wedding reception is going to have a big impact on the way your event plays out. You probably already know this and have lost many hours of sleep trying to narrow down your options. When you ...
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