It can be hard to wait when you think you’ve found the perfect venue for your wedding. You want to book right away! And I’ll be the first to tell you, booking your venue early is important, as their schedules fill up quickly. Before you do, though, there are several things you need to think […]

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 […]