What funeral planning taught me about wedding planning
I’ve planned two funerals before planning my wedding. The first was my own funeral. My cancer came before we had a chance to speak of marriage, and preparing for the worst outcome took priority. It was not unlike planning a wedding (albeit in four days flat), and I’ve learned these lessons on how to celebrate life — whether this is a life that has gone or is about to start…
My wedding video means more post-divorce than I could ever have anticipated
You might remember former Offbeat Bride Samantha from this post: My worst wedding photo is my favorite wedding photo. Samantha is now talking about how she still loves her wedding video, even post-divorce…
My tacky registry: Why I think registry etiquette is bullshit
Sometimes I browse the Knot (I know I KNOW) for etiquette tips about things I’m not sure of (traditional wording on invites, etc) or to get an outside perspective. Talk about a mistake! The last time I did this was to try and get a handle on exactly WHY it is such a breech of etiquette to do anything other than a traditional, scan gun, store registry. I bring this up only to point out my first big issue with “wedding etiquette” and that’s the mistake of thinking that what’s rude is universal. It isn’t.
How your wedding can inspire good relationship habits in your married life
Over on our sister site, Offbeat Home & Life, longtime Homie “Faeriereader” is sharing some of her happy marriage habits that came from wedding planning…