Insider bridal salon tips from a stealth Offbeat Bride working in the field
I work at a bridal salon. As an Offbeat Bride myself, I’d like to say that I work in one of the cool, mom-and-pop boutiques that specifically cater to offbeat weddings, but no. I work in a bastion of Wedding Industrial Complex influence. But I do work with Offbeat Brides every day and I have picked up some traditional bridal salon tips to help you navigate them. Here’s how you can survive (and maybe even thrive)…
Which states have gender neutral marriage certificates?
I’m non-binary, and she’s binary trans. Neither of us have done anything to medically or therapeutically transition and probably won’t be any time soon. We were both born and currently live in Tennessee, so even if we did medically transition, I’m pretty sure we’re out of luck when it comes to changing our birth certificates. It would be ideal to have a marriage license that uses gender neutral terms like “partner” or “spouse.”
Are there any states which have gender neutral marriage certificate language?
Use a brooch to add instant SPARKLEZ to your wedding dress
We were ogling gorgeous Casey and her dress over on Instagram and spied the tiny, glittery clip perched at the bottom of the dress back.
If you have a favorite (or antique?) brooch or clip that you love, clip it to your gown and rock the shit out of it.
Self-funded wedding budget: one couple’s lessons learned
We got married October 2016, and we paid for 90% of the wedding. We have a few self-funded wedding budget tips and examples for making it work when you’re on your own budget. The biggest thing I found for saving is networking and negotiating.
Most importantly for us was picking our “thing” — the one thing you want to splurge on/don’t want to have a wedding without.
5 tips for acting natural in front of a camera (from a photo pro!)
The biggest hesitation people have about engagement sessions or their wedding day is how they’ll look in photos. Cameras have the magical ability to either make us love or hate how we look. Angles, positioning, lighting, and facial expressions all contribute to how you will appear in a photo. Not to worry, though — you […]
Honoring a wedding you’re not invited to: advice for an estranged mother
My daughter has estranged me and excluded me from her wedding.
A few good friends are keeping me company that day and I would like to plan an authentic small ritual to honour and celebrate my daughter and her fiance’s love and union. Nothing religious, but something spiritual. Can you offer suggestions?