What the Wedding Planning Process Can Tell You About Your Marriage
Right now, your thoughts are likely firmly planted in the present. You have a wedding to plan after all, and that can create a lot of stress and anxiety. But, once the wedding day has come and gone, you will be wed to this person, having agreed to be together until death do you part. There is a lot to be learned from the planning process, and, if fact, experts have found that they can fairly accurately guess how successful the marriage will be based on how the bride, groom, and families plan.
Pippa Middleton Refuses ‘+1s’ at Her Wedding
Recent entertainment reports indicate that Pippa Middleton, sister to the Duchess of Cambridge, has made an unusual decision regarding her wedding plans. Undoubtedly, Prince Harry, Kate’s brother-in-law will be invited to the event. He and Pippa have established a friendship since their siblings tied the knot. However, Pippa has suggested that she will not welcome the Prince’s current girlfriend, Meghan Markle.
Will Your Wedding Embrace the Current Trends?
If you are planning a wedding for this summer, chances are that you have already made many of the big decisions. Will your wedding involve many of the trends of this wedding season? If you have been using Pinterest as part of your planning process, you may find that you are, in fact, working in a lot of popular elements without even really realizing it.
Including Loved Ones Who Can’t Be at Your Wedding
We recently read a very touching story about a bride and groom who made special arrangements after their ceremony. It isn’t all together unusual to ask guests to spend a bit of time drinking and mingling, while the bridal party partakes in a photography session. However, this couple had to ensure that their guests were particularly well entertained, because the bride wanted to do something slightly unusual – she wanted to visit the hospital in her wedding attire.
Beating the Wedding-Hating Stigma
There has been a lot of negative news surrounding weddings lately, which can really put a damper on things when you are in the process of planning your own big day. Of course, much of the negative sentiment is actually from the brides themselves and is in regards to the expense of paying for the single-day event. That, of course, is something that you can resolve by cutting costs where possible. On the other hand, some of the backlash is related to wedding quests and their dislike of wedding celebrations. Recall, many of those who voice these complaints have enjoyed their own wedding day and will be there to support you on yours. Nevertheless, if you are aware of the common gripes beforehand, you may be able to surprise the nay-sayers by throwing an event that is just as much fun for them as it is for you.
Create a Bridesmaid Gift Basket for your Summer Wedding
It is common practice for the bride to give her bridesmaids a gift on the day of the wedding. There are many items that are commonly given, which can be very useful and appreciated gifts – necklaces, bracelets, clutch bags,