The downsides of being a bridesmaid
What do you think are some of the (perceived or actual) down sides of being a bridesmaid, and how can a forward-thinking bride avoid putting her maids through those experiences?
People know me by different names — what do I put on the invite?
“My real name is Michelle Jennifer, but i grew up going by jennifer and then when i was 20-ish my friends started calling me Rainbo. My fiance’s parents don’t feel comfortable with the Rainbo thing, so they call me Michelle. So when sending out invites, do I do three separate designs, one for each name?” No, here’s what you do…
Who pays for bridesmaids’ dresses?
I’ve told my bridesmaids that they can wear any black dress of their choosing. Since I’m not requiring them to buy an actual bridesmaid’s dress (ick), should I offer to pay a sort of stipend for a new dress that they will probably buy for the wedding anyway?
Forget your contacts and bask in these brides wearing glasses on their wedding days!
Should you wear your glasses on your wedding day? We’ve got two strategies for you — and neither one of them is “wear contacts.”