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I’m single! Who should I bring as my plus one?

Any opinion on who to bring to a wedding if you are completely single but have been granted a “plus one?” One wedding I am in the wedding party and the other I am just a guest, but both weddings I will only know a handful of people. Any advice on who should I bring as my plus one?

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Bats instead of butterflies in your stomach? Let’s talk about pre-wedding anxiety attacks

My anxiety attacks me where it will hurt the most — it makes me question my relationship, and now it added crushing doubt about whether I truly wanted to marry the man lying next to me. The very existence of those thoughts crumbled whatever defense I had left, because in that state of mind it feels like every thought that enters my head must, by its very existence, be true, no matter how much I love and want to be with him. Great state of mind for a newly engaged person.

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“EVERYONE has something they’re worried about”: How one photographer helps battle your wedding self-consciousness

EVERYONE of my clients has something they’re worried about. Everyone is either mourning the death of a parent, or managing divorced relatives, or grappling with body issues. So am I. We are all so blessedly, amazingly human, and I’m here to make you comfortable and document all the sweetness of your day. This is how I do it…

no wedding make up alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Why I will not be wearing an ounce of make-up at my wedding

Based on how many people have asked “where are you getting your make-up done?” — without ever pausing to consider the possibility that I won’t have it done professionally — it’s clear that choosing to have no wedding make-up goes against what many people think a “normal” bride should do. On my wedding day I will not be wearing an ounce of make-up. Why?…

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The 3 stages of planning a wedding with Pinterest

Putting Pinterest into the hands of a confused and overwhelmed bride or groom is like putting alcohol into the hands of someone who’s never had a drink and not warning them about having too much. I know that seems dramatic, and yes it is, BUT it’s not far from the truth. There are three main feelings Pinterest can evoke, each of which can tip you over the edge. I’m hoping that this will serve as “The Talk” and help you navigate what can be an amazing aide to a great night, or the biggest hangover.

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Pinterest wedding fever: When DIY (dried lavender and glitter paint) overshadows the wedding

When Pinterest was invented, it was created to share ideas — which is dandy! I still love to use Pinterest for that. But when it comes to things in our lives that we believe we are judged for (money, career, weddings), Pinterest can become a social peacocking site.