Society fucked up my perception of weddings, my gender, and my disability
I just obtained a marriage license. In the state of Massachusetts, this means that I have sixty days to become a Married Lady™. I’m currently binge watching “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC. One might assume that the reason I’m doing this is because I’m a BRIDE so I am doing BRIDE things because BRIDE.
Not so much.
A Tropical meets Bollywood gay wedding on a yacht that will make your day
This tropical meets Bollywood wedding had two hot guys in love, Swarovski-bedazzled traditional groomswear, two puppy ring bearers, all on a huge and fabulous yacht. This destination wedding to South Florida had some of the sweetest moments we’ve seen with a lovely mother/son dance and some perfect song choices. Don’t miss the custom cake topper that had Swarovski crystals and their two cute pooches.
Wedding receiving line alternatives: No, you don’t have to hug everyone [UPDATED FOR 2022!]
We touched on the receiving line alternative issue way back in 2010 and the issue will always be relevant. Finding a way to greet guests without contact is a great idea for everyone. Let’s talk about a few alternatives to the receiving line that will minimize contact and maximize sweet moments of connecting with your guests and expressing gratitude.
BIFF! BAM! POW! A superhero and pop culture-infused scout camp wedding
This pair’s love of movies, superheroes, video games, and pop culture influenced all their decisions in this superhero scout camp wedding. Don’t even think about missing their sweet walk down the aisle, the bride’s gorgeously retro blue dress that she made the NIGHT BEFORE the wedding, the wild groomsmen photos, and alllll of the superhero touches.
This pair shared a tearjerking first dance together
Leann and Doug’s North Vancouver wedding at the Pinnacle Pier Hotel had a lot of charm and one of the most adorable first dances. In almost 11 years together, they shared a gorgeous dance. Apparently the happy tears were overflowing. You’ll love the gorgeous venue and sunny scenic ceremony. Oh, and don’t even think about missing their amazing custom cake topper that totally channels them!
5 ways to cope with depression while planning a wedding
You can find a thousand and one articles that debate the merits of chiffon vs. satin or tell you how to pick a good caterer, but there’s not much out there that tells you how to reconcile wedding planning with severe depression. With that in mind (and knowing that no two cases of depression are exactly the same) these are a few things that have helped me balance the two…