I have recently noticed a hilarious, if not somewhat perplexing trend in wedding planning: everyone, no matter where they’re getting married, announces that they are having a “destination wedding.” A friend of mine said he was invited to a destination wedding that was happening in the town where the bride, groom, and all their friends and family lived. When asked what made it a destination wedding, the groom said, “Well, it’s in a different part of the town from where we live.” Interesting.
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Well Groomed: Final Destination
Posted by of Well GroomedSeptember 28, 2007
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Home is Where the Wedding Is
Home weddings are increasingly more popular among couples today because they allow for a more personalized experience. Whether you choose to hold your wedding at your childhood home, at a home you and your partner own together, or at an estate of a friend or family member, there are some things you should consider:
Go to full postPosted by of Elegant Event DesignSeptember 27, 2007
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mywedding Ceremony: Tips for Creating Your Own
Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.comWant to create a ceremony that reflects both who you are as individuals and as a couple? Creating a personalized ceremony can be a piece of cake. Just follow this outline:
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 26, 2007
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Congrats to our Offbeat Bride 'Something Blue' Winners!
Yay for Amber Kuhn and her fiance!! They won matching blue iPod nano's in our Offbeat Bride Something Blue Contest!
If you're a regular reader of Ariel's informative wedding blog, you'd know we held a contest with her just a couple of weeks ago. We asked participants to give us a 3-song "wedding planning" playlist. There were so many creative entries it was hard to choose just one!
Here's what Amber (the winner) selected for her three stages of wedding planning:
- Idealism--Grow Old With You from the movie Wedding Singer.
- How the heck are we going to pay for this?--Under Pressure by Queen.
- Maybe we should just elope--Mexico by James Taylor.
Great choices, Amber. Enjoy your new ipods!
Posted by of mywedding.comSeptember 25, 2007
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Cinderella Complex?
I’m trying to quit, but I can’t stop. I used to condemn, and now I’m in it so deep that it’s starting to interfere with other important aspects of my life like my school work, my gym schedule, and getting sleep. It’s time for me to come clean. I watch We TV bridal shows.
Go to full postPosted by of Tango MagazineSeptember 24, 2007
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10 Tips for Planning Your Honeymoon
The following tips were provided courtesy of Renee Meyer of Unforgettable Honeymoons.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comSeptember 21, 2007
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Well Groomed: The Old Man and The Stamps
Last week, in my inaugural Groom Guy blog, I waxed poetic about a recent daytime wedding I attended in which the bride and groom provided sun hats for all the guests. My non-sunburned scalp is still smiling about that, but this week I wanted to go back in time to my own wedding planning. Specifically, I wanted to tell the tale of the old man and the stamps.
Our wedding planner (hereafter: the WP) was unbelievably wonderful, so much so that I will spend many future blogs trying to convince you that you should hire a planner, even if your wedding is already over. There was no problem the WP couldn’t solve. In fact, I’ve spent many days since my wedding wishing the WP would show up and tell me where I could get my vacuum repaired or what restaurants would be appropriate for dinner when my aunt is in town.
But the moment when the WP’s knowledge really shined was when my wife decided that it would be really cool to have vintage stamps on our wedding invitations. I, of course, thought that normal stamps would likely get the job done, since I had mailed in an American Express bill earlier that week, and everything had gone swimmingly. But before I could say anything, the WP announced that she knew a vintage stamp guy. And within minutes of that revelation, my wife and I were in the car, heading to a neighborhood neither of us had ever heard of before.
I spent most of the ride preparing myself for a dingy old shop, run by some guy in his seventies who was hard of hearing. When we got to the store, though, I realized I was wrong. The shop was even kookier and the proprietor even older than I imagined.
But what I didn’t anticipate was how awesome this guy would be. He knew every stamp released by the U.S. Post office in the last fifty years. Heck, he had them all in the shop. And his hearing was better than a wolf’s. At one point he went to the bathroom and while he was in there, I sneezed. The minute he came out, he told me, “Gesundheit.”
I have no idea how this guy’s shop stays in business, mind you.Go to full post
Posted by of Well GroomedSeptember 20, 2007
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The Real Story Behind Wedding Traditions
The history behind seemingly boring old wedding traditions is actually quite fascinating. For example, engagements of long ago were nearly as important as the wedding itself. Brides were stolen, but the bride's family insisted on being reimbursed for what was considered a working member of the family. The engagement signified the transfer of ownership from father to husband and covered a period of time where families could agree on a price of the bride. Luckily times have changed a little.
Go to full postPosted by of Elegant Event DesignSeptember 18, 2007
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One or Two? It's Up to You!
I just received a call from a couple planning their wedding for next Spring. (Tip: It's always good to give yourself at the very least six months to plan.) What makes this couple interesting is that they've already gotten married! Now this is not the first time I've worked with couples in this situation. The couple chose to tie the knot in a small ceremony at Burning Man with a group of like-minded friends. The ceremony was very personal and highly creative. It was meaningful, fun and memorable for them.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 17, 2007
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Photographer's Tip: Beware of Friendly Fire
What can happen when a friend takes your wedding photos!You've tallied up your expenses for the big day and realize that the butterfly release you've scheduled and the dozens of pale pink peonies you've ordered have you in the red.
Go to full postPosted by of Beth Beljon PhotographySeptember 14, 2007
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Well Groomed: A Warm Welcome
Hello, and welcome to the new groom/guy portion of the mywedding.com blog! You may be wondering what qualifies me to write this blog. The answer, quite simply, is experience. That’s right: I’ve been married over seven times, so I definitely know the secret to a great wedding weekend!
Go to full postPosted by of Well GroomedSeptember 13, 2007
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A Twelve Lemon Centerpiece
Remember the Jennifer Aniston-Vince Vaughn movie, The Break Up, where Aniston’s character, Brooke, is furious that Vaughn’s character, Gary, only brought her 3 of the 12 lemons she needed to make her 12-lemon centerpiece? Since that movie, and since seeing a friend of mine actually put lemons in a bowl and use it as table décor, the whole concept of a 12-lemon centerpiece really amuses me.
Go to full postPosted by of Tango MagazineSeptember 12, 2007
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mywedding Planner: Do-It-Yourself Stationery
Your wedding stationery is of utmost importance because it is a direct reflection of your event’s style and theme. Your invitations and/or save-the-date cards are the first site of your wedding theme you guests will have; therefore, this is an area where you want to give some thought and planning.
Go to full postPosted by of Elegant Event DesignSeptember 11, 2007
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Wedding Photography: Location is Everything!
Photography by Beth Beljon - see more at www.bethbeljon.comIt's no secret that jaw dropping wedding photos can be influenced by your location. Creating the the right ambiance is as important as choosing the right dress. Does it reflect your personality? Does your style match an urban boutique hotel or a park-like setting? Regardless of your choice, here are a few pointers to use when location scouting. These guidelines will help your photographer move with ease and create the photos you've dreamt about.
Go to full postPosted by of Beth Beljon PhotographySeptember 10, 2007
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Casting Call for Engaged Couples!
Always wanted to have the details of your personal life strewn all over prime time television? Well look no further! The Emmy-Award winning Producer of "The Amazing Race" is casting couples for a new television series pilot. The new TV Series will feature engaged couples with "wedding jitters" to appear on camera and be professionally evaluated by a nationally renowned relationship expert. You and your fiance will appear on the studio-taped show with the relationship expert, the co-host, and an improv-expert comic to discuss your relationship.
If you are interested contact the producers of the show at carsonstreetprods[at]gmail[dot]com or 310.671.8767.
Posted by of mywedding.comSeptember 7, 2007
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mywedding Ceremony: What's In A Vow?
It's been almost ten years since I performed the wedding for my sister and her husband. I remember flying in to Chicago the night before the wedding. The three of us created the ceremony in the car on the way home from the airport. Needless to say, it was a rather intense car ride! But both the ceremony and wedding reception went really smoothly. All the aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends were appropriately moved by the event and by the vows we recited, it seemed as if the couple had a great foundation for a long and happy life together.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 6, 2007
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors: Baby Light My Fire!
You want to look hot on your wedding day when you marry your perfect match, so why not give out the adorable, eco-friendly Matchstick Garden as your wedding favor? Your loved ones can plant in their gardens and watch them grow...just like your love.
Available at: www.matchstickgarden.com
Eco-Chic Weddings: Simple Tips to Plan an Environmentally Friendly, Socially Responsible, Affordable, and Stylish Celebration by Emily Elizabeth Anderson Buy The Book www.ecochicweddings.com
Posted by of Eco-Chic WeddingsSeptember 5, 2007
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There's No Crying in Vera Wang
“I’ll cry if I have to wear that”. It was our second appointment at a bridesmaid dress boutique in Boston. The day officially stopped being fun for me after one of my bridesmaids gawked at a chicly modern Vera Wang dress that I adored with this retort.
I was about to learn a lesson the hard way. Early that morning, one of my bridesmaids, Mary Margaret, gave me a gentle nudge into Bridezilla territory. She looked at me with a serious face that seemed out of context at the time and said, “It’s really nice of you to let us all try on dresses, but remember, it’s your wedding and you have the final say.” Little did I know Mary Margaret’s serious tone was completely in context. I was just too naïve to hear the important part of her foreshadowing caveat.
Go to full postPosted by of Tango MagazineSeptember 4, 2007