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Advice

Wedding advice and etiquette can be a weird thing, especially when you’re talking about alternative and offbeat weddings. We pride ourselves on our compassionate focus on constructive, respectful communication and focus on conflict resolution.

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Fun with long line bras: A plus size round-up

One thing I have learned from this experience is that you need to be flexible with your size. Your bra size is only your bra size for normal bras. We all go to the store and pick out our favorite brand or style and don’t even question our sizes. In specialty bras, your bra size is just a starting point. I do recommend having a professional fitting if you haven’t had one done recently — you might be surprised (I know I was when I had it done). Don’t be afraid to size up and size down in both the cups and the bands. Every brand sizes differently! And if you are buying online make sure to double check the return policy!

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Destination wedding decorations that are easy to pack

What do you do for decorations when you’re throwing a destination wedding? The following decor ideas won’t take up a buttload of time, money, OR space because they’re all easily packable, easy to make and easy on your wallet. I should know, because it’s exactly what I used myself!

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How to tell wedding guests what to wear

Quite a few people have asked me what they should wear to our “casual lowcountry wedding shindig,” and I’ve given them lots of suggestions. But I thought I would make a little pamphlet to help everyone with packing.”

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What to do with a groomsman with facial tattoos

“Most of our wedding party, including the groom and I, have multiple tattoos and piercings. My family can handle that for the most part. But the best man just got a 1/2″ hole punched into his nose and has several facial tattoos. While this couldn’t bother me in the slightest (he is a dear friend of ours), I can already see the problems it will inevitably cause with some of the older and more religious family members…”

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Advice for a newlywed on her wedding night

What’s my advice to a virgin who describes herself as “Scaredy Pants” about having sex on her wedding night? Well, it comes to down to one thing: having sex with herself first.

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What if my wedding sucks?

I recently got an email from a reader looking for help dealing with “mind-numbing paranoia and fear” about her wedding. Here’s my advice…