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WEDDING DRAMA: 9 crucial steps to take when communicating while upset or angry

We all know that wedding planning can be stressful and — dare I say it — can make people a bit crazy. Frequently the stress can make communication hazardous. There’s a great post on the blog already for Copy ‘n Paste Conflict Resolution but sometimes that doesn’t fit what you need.

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The five rules of drama-free wedding planning

I’ve noticed in planning my wedding that people are questioning my decisions a lot more than they usually do. People, especially families, don’t tend to question other life decisions as much as they do weddings. With that in mind, here are five rules for wedding planning that are incredibly sensible.

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Brigitta & Wouter’s two-day chic basement and barn wedding

This week we’re celebrating our awesome Offbeat Lite couples. Today we’ve got a two-day wedding that combines Lego cakes and tradition beautifully.

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Damnit, my mom was right… (don’t tell her!)

I knew that weddings were expensive, but I thought the expense was attributed to pricey perks like dresses made out of Swarovski crystals and 500lb twelve-tier cakes, not the sheer cost of simply feeding your guests. You know who did know some of this stuff? My mom.