Wedding nightmare: worse than the clown one. You know what I mean.

Last night I had my very first wedding nightmare. Dun dun duuuuuuuuun! Wedding nightmare, you ask? What’s so spooooooky about a wedding nightmare? Nothing about it was twisted or disturbing, as in other things you call “nightmare-ish”. Nothing freaky-deaky like you’re in a house that’s yours, but it’s not yours, but it is, you just know it – oh, and there weren’t any, like, dancing pandas with bloody shanks. That sort of thing. But let me tell you – this? This wedding dream? Felt like a bullet to the stomach. I’ll just go ahead and share it now:

It was wedding day. I woke up at my parents house (which was their house, but it wasn’t their house, but it was – wait, didn’t I say there was none of that in here?) After staring at the clock for a long time, which read “14:26”, I dedu... Read More

What's Really Important About Your Wedding?

Choices I make generally always come down to price and unfortunately my wedding is no exception. I've had to pick and choose what matters most to me focusing on those and letting the others go. For me that is venue and photographer. Our venue is a newly renovated hotel ballroom for the reception. It has a gorgeous garden area outside for the ceremony. I felt that if I could find a venue that was pretty on its own it would save me on additional decorating costs later. Generic maybe, but the price fit. It will be beautiful and also convenient for everyone especially our out of town guests to have everything in one spot. There were some amazing photographers I would have loved to have do our wedding starting at $2500 and up but I just couldn't do it. I like our photographer's portfolio and t... Read More

Don't want to hurt Grandma's feeling about decorations

Early on on the planning stages my Grandmother came up with an idea for centerpieces, she wanted to collect little frames with our pictures and put them on each table. I liked the idea at first but now seeing the frames she has bought I have changed my mind. How do I tell her I want something different without hurting her feelings?... Read More

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What To Expect From Your Officiant

Your wedding minister/officiant is your direct link to planning your wedding ceremony. He/She will have certain duties to perform that are required by law while other actions are performed to carryout your wishes.
The wedding officiant is the most under rated vendor, yet without the Officiant, your wedding is just a wonderful party.

Initial Interview
• Get to know your consultation – will talk to you about what you see as your dream ceremony. Will go over your do and don’t list.
• Wedding brochure – explaining wedding and rehearsal packages available
• Wedding workbook containing the following:
o Wedding Vows – examples of wedding vows if you choose not to write your own.
o Readings – examples of reading that you can include in your... Read More

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