Living Funerals: A New Type of Send-Off
The commonly repeated axiom that funerals benefit the living more than the dead may have some truth to it, especially if you consider loved ones’ need for closure. Yet what if you hold a funeral for someone while h ...
Buddhist Funerals 101: Grieving and Remembrance
Death is often regarded with equal parts curiosity, awe, and fear, so it’s not surprising that humans have developed complex belief systems and rituals to deal with it. Since it’s sometimes hard to tell wheth ...
Odd International Wedding Traditions to Give You Pause
Most families have specific traditions when it comes to celebrating new unions. Wedding rituals can be found all over the world. If you feel like members of your family are asking you to engage in some awkward or embarra ...
Do You Need a Wedding Website?
Getting married in the age of technology can bring a lot of interesting options to the digital table. It stands to reason you have heard about wedding websites in recent years. Many couples opt to design websites featuri ...
Category: Wedding Planning
Ditch the Madness and Have a Relaxing Bachelorette Party
Bachelorette parties are known for being off-the-walls. If you are not interested in getting wasted with your girls and having a half-remembered night with male dancers and endless trips to the bathroom, then maybe a mor ...
Category: Marriage
Common Questions About Baptism
If you are a Christian, getting baptized is an important step for your faith. While it isn't a requirement in most denominations, it is something that can signify your faith in God and your commitment to live your life f ...
Category: Baptism Ceremonies
How to Officiate at a Funeral Service
A funeral service addresses what may be a universal need to say goodbye through ceremony. Most religions follow their own practices regarding services, but ceremonial differences may have as much to do with cultural ...
Category: Funeral Ceremonies Loss
Stephen Hawking and Disability Narratives After Death
If you’ve seen any mass media coverage about Stephen Hawking’s passing this past March, you’ve probably witnessed praise of the late physicist that he “surpassed his disabilities” and excell ...
Category: Loss
Use Tech to Your Advantage While Planning a Wedding
Technology has completely transformed the way most people go about their daily routines. While you might not be someone who knows how to code or build a computer from scratch, you still most likely use your smartphone or ...
Category: Wedding Planning Technology
Successful Wedding Exercise Tips When You Hate Exercise
Getting in shape and staying healthy might be top priorities for many people but there are plenty more who hate the idea of exercising. If you would rather kick back and relax than hit the gym, you may be at an interesti ...
Category: Wedding Planning