Unity rituals of one kind or another are common in weddings. They symbolize the creation of a new family from two people (or more if children are included, whether shared or not). Following are several examples of unity rituals that you might consider including in your wedding ceremony. Unity Candle This is the classic ceremony […]

Introduction Last month I talked about the various things that go into a guest’s experience of your wedding: sensory things like taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell, and experiential things like the memories evoked, conversations, and the joy of watching you tie the knot. I discussed, in a general way, how you might use different […]

Introduction Families can just be hard to deal with during wedding planning. Whether your parents are divorced and don’t get along, or one mother or the other is trying to take over wedding planning, there is just the potential for a lot of family drama during the time leading up to your wedding, as well […]

Introduction Wedding planners are expensive. I’ll grant you that. For this reason, many people decide to reduce this expense by hiring someone just for their wedding day. Day-of coordinators are common, and hiring one seems like a good idea, especially if you’re organized enough (and have the time available) to plan your wedding day on […]

Introduction Recently, I was asked about my approach to wedding planning and design, and I realized I wasn’t talking about this enough. Your planner’s approach has a lot to do with whether you trust them to guide you through the planning process, so it’s important to discuss. Below, I’ll walk through my approach to wedding […]