Get Ordained Blog - Page #2
A New Normal? What You Should Know About Wedding Planning in 2020
If your wedding is set for summer of 2020, you're most likely unsure exactly what your wedding day will look like. Whether you're keeping your date, pushing it back, or livestreaming, safety will be the biggest concern.
Category: Wedding Planning
Grief Etiquette in the COVID-19 Age
Losing a loved one during COVID-19 can make a tough time even more difficult. The memorial industry, like most others, has been been changed by coronavirus. And so too have etiquette norms for the bereaved.
Category: Loss
Little Ways To Show Your Wedding Vendors Appropriate Gratitude
After your wedding, it's important to show just how much you appreciate the people who helped you along on your big day. Thankfully, there are a variety of creative ways to thank your wedding vendors.
Category: Wedding Materials
Engagement Ring Alternatives You Might Find Interesting
While engagement rings are a beautiful, symbolic gesture of love, they're not for everyone. Some couples may want to simply forego engagement rings altogether. If that describes you, here are some great alternatives.
Category: Engagement
Consider Sustainability When Making Funeral Arrangements
Death is an uncomfortable subject, but for many, it can be an opportunity to give back to the world one last time. From eco-caskets to being "turned into a tree", there are a variety of options for sustainability.
Category: Funeral
COVID-19 and Domestic Violence: What You Need To Know
A sad reality of coronavirus is that domestic violence is on the rise as victims end up involuntarily quarantined with their abusers. But there are various resources available for victims and allies alike.
Category: Society
Coupling During COVID-19: Smart Tips for Making It Work
Living together as a couple can be difficult, but COVID-19 has taken that to the next level. Sharing space with someone 24 hours a day can strain even the best relationships; Here's how to get through together.
Got Your Stimulus Check? How Engaged Couples Can Use the Funds Wisely
Earlier this year the government sent most Americans $1,200 to stimulate the economy. If you are able, consider paying down debt or creating an emergency fund. Or even use it to fund your wedding in part.
Category: Wedding Planning
Feel Cozy and Live the Hygge Lifestyle With These Tips
One way to unwind at home is the hygge lifestyle, a technique developed by the Danish that promotes comfort and coziness in the home. If you're stressed out from quarantine, consider making these changes and get hygge.
Category: Society
Cake Shopping While Social Distancing? Here’s How To Do It Right
Social distancing is throwing a wrench into even the best-laid wedding plans. But valued and important vendors, like your wedding cake vendor, can still be found, even if your search is exclusively digital.
Category: Wedding Planning