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?
Why a dress seamstress might not work on your wedding dress
I am a costumer and have to deal with wedding dresses on a fairly regular basis. Typically, I am the only one in the shop who will go near them — the “scary mess it up” factor exists even long after the dress has been worn and donated to my organization. Many private seamstresses who I have spoken with refuse to do wedding attire because brides (and other members of their party, like Mom) have a reputation for being crazy over their dresses. Most of us are not willing to deal with that sort of drama.
My partner’s parents aren’t supportive: how can I help?
I’m incredibly close with my parents and they’re supportive of our wedding. The problem is that my partner’s parents have been the complete opposite of my parents. My biggest source of worry is that my mom and I always have lots of fun talking about wedding details, and I can tell she is hurting. How can I support my fiancee during our wedding planning?