How escaping Scientology weirdly relates to wedding planning

Whenever people are like BOO MAINSTREAM WEDDINGS BOO WIC I HATE THE WEDDING INDUSTRY RAH RAH RAH, I’m always like “I get your frustration there, guys — but stop fighting so much against what you don’t want, and start proactively working to determine what you DO want. Construction is always more difficult than demolition!” Here’s why creation is more interesting to me that reacting.

Is PIY the new DIY? Why printables are the easier DIY wedding invitation

If you’re balancing your limited budget with your grandiose design taste, Minted’s print-it-yourself wedding invitations could be a great potential solution. Here’s how it works…

Copy ‘n’ paste responses to unsolicited negative advice about marriage and weddings

“How should I respond when people come at me with comments like ‘Enjoy it now, it’s all over once you’re married!’ And ‘You’ll have a husband to cook for soon!’ Or ‘You’re getting married? My commiserations.'”

Here are a few of my favorite copy-n-paste responses, broken down into three separate strategies depending on your communication style…

Modern shoes with a touch of that vintage feel [UPDATED for 2022!]

This is a week to deviate from my usual taste in rainbows and ridiculousness! I’m going to spend a morning doodling trying my hand at vintage-inspired shoes on the more classy end of the spectrum.

I’m going to feature heels, boots, and a few flats. We’ve got gentle rose colors, and some ivory, and some lovely blues… but of course some brighter colors too because I can’t help myself! So, yes: let’s get classy for a moment. Join me?