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?
Shy couples rejoice: voiceover vows are a thing and they will save you
Shy or introverted couples and those with social anxiety: if you’re not cool with reading your vows in front of a big group of guests, this idea is killer. Hazi and Matt decided to record their vows ahead of time and overlay it onto some sweet video to share with their guests! This is such a great way to share your love with the ones you love while keeping your anxiety at bay. You could even head out of earshot while the video was running if you’re really not down for seeing it all go down.
Planning a neurodivergent & introvert-friendly wedding when you’re an extrovert
Introverts and neurodivergent folks can have an internal conflict over their wedding days — they want to celebrate their relationship, sometimes feeling challenged when they’re in the spotlight. Here are some of our best tips for accommodating both sides of the coin and planning an introvert-friendly wedding.
I won’t dance, don’t ask me: a laser tag reception cures a no-dancing party
Sinatra wouldn’t dance, don’t ask him. And we know some of you feel the same way. We love us some reception dancing alternatives like lawn games, Dance Dance Revolution, scavenger hunts, tabletop games, and lip sync battles. Reader ChicagoGal gave us another rad dance alternative idea: a laser tag reception! If you’ve got a local laser tag joint that can accommodate your guest list size, you can book a few hours of non-dancing reception fun pew-pewing at each other or just watching the fun unfold. Let’s see what she had to say about it.
Introverts, unite – How to have a fun bridal experience with no friends
I’m alright with my lack of friends most of the time — except for when I think about my wedding. I’ve (mostly) come to terms with the idea of giving up my cute wedding party photos and going dress shopping with “my girls.” But what really makes me feel bummed is thinking about a bridal shower and bachelorette party. How can I manage to have the “bridal experience” that I’m craving so much, without any friends?
Nervous about being the center of attention? YouAreRaven is the perfect wedding photograper for the camera-shy
Whether you’re an introvert, shy, or just private about your biz, I feel you. Having a photographer who can put you at ease, blend into the background to capture moments, and respect your space is pretty ideal, right? That’s why we are going ga-ga over longtime friend and sponsor, Georgia-based YouAreRaven. Let’s hear a little about why Raven is rad as hell for anyone looking for a photographer for the camera-shy, how her photos are never described as “stiff,” and how she’ll totally talk about Game of Thrones with you.