Not Perfect? It’s Perfectly Normal.
A lot of the chat generated by this blog has to do with my overriding premise that you shouldn’t strive for perfection on your wedding day. After all (and answer truthfully) has anything actually been...
View ArticleNobody But You.
Whatever Makes YOU Happy. Recently I read a well-meaning wedding planner’s blog on how the event really isn’t all about you. Instead you should think of yourselves as the hosts of a big party, putting...
View ArticleThe Care (And Feeding) of Your Photographer
A beautiful relationship. By this point I hope I’ve convinced (bullied?) you into the decision that hiring a professional to do your wedding photography is a good idea, as opposed to letting Uncle...
View Article“Perfect” Is A Fantasy. Reality Is Much More Interesting.
Just clouds, or rain on the way? Whatever happens, you’ll get married and have a great time. Okay, as we plunge headlong into peak wedding season, let’s get this one out of the way immediately....
View ArticleChoose Your Volunteers Carefully: The Yin And Yang Of DIY Helpers
Don’t like pink? It’s a little late for that now. Those of us in the 99% (I’m assuming the 1% probably won’t read this post) are always looking for ways to save money, especially when it comes to...
View ArticleNot Invited? Maybe You Should Thank Them!
That’s a lot of plane tickets. And at least six dresses no one will ever wear again. We’ve already talked about the angst involved in paring down the invitation list to a manageable number, and whether...
View Article“It’s Good You Should Eat!”
According to legend, that line is the timeless cliche uttered by everyone’s Jewish grandma or aunt or mother no matter how many helpings you’ve already had of the amazing spread on the holiday table....
View Article“By The Power Vested In… Who?”
Ready, willing, and able to perform the duties required. My goal in writing this blog is to entertain you at the same time as I’m giving you helpful advice to get you through your wedding planning...
View ArticleOne Size Fits…None?
Our last post dealt with the thorny issue of how long is too long, and how short is potentially disastrous when it comes to the time spent in the limbo (purgatory?) of engagement leading up to a...
View ArticleCalm Down. It’s Only The Biggest Day Of Your Life.
OK, that is NOT small stuff. About fifteen years ago psychologist Richard Carlson published a teeny little book called “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. And It’s All Small Stuff.” It was a sensational...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....