Wedding as a political act: 8 ways to show your wedding is part of the resistance
We’ve talked for years about folks who’ve used their weddings as political statements, most notably with marriage equality back before it became legal nationwide… but we’re in a different era now, and I’d argue that things are way more overwhelming than they were back then.
Let’s talk about a few ways to make a political statement with your wedding…
Dad’s religious and I’m not: How can I include him without giving him a platform?
How do I include my religious dad in my wedding day without giving him a platform? I’m afraid if I ask him to read, or allow him to do a speech that he will bring religion into it and I really don’t want that at all. I’m also not sure if I’m going to have a father/daughter dance due to our slowly healing relationship. Help!
Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet
We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you’re the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. We’ve featured a lot of them already, and now we’re sharing the wedding vendor contact sheet to help you organize all your vendor contacts (and have them ready for us in case you submit your wedding!).
How honest should I be with acquaintances about wedding planning?
This morning a coworker of mine with whom I am friendly but don’t see very often bustled over to me to ask about the wedding. So I told her how I was really feeling, and I got the impression that just wasn’t what she wanted to hear. How do you handle wedding planning oversharing with coworkers and acquaintances?
Date night guest book: Collect date night ideas from your friends and family
Angie and Laura had tons of wild and awesome things happen at their wedding: a grilled cheese food truck, fan favors, and lawn games. It was epic. With all of that fun stuff, it’s easy to miss one wicked good idea: their “date night” guest book!
No, really, you DON’T have to be a happy bride all the time
“I think there can be a HUGE amount of pressure for brides to be happy 100% of the time. If they're not, they're called bridezillas. Working in mental health, this expectation that I needed to feel a certain way 100% of the time immediately ground my gears.” How do you deal when the pressure rises to always be a happy bride?