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.
Mingling strategies, and digestive system problems: Don’t ignore THIS post-wedding advice!
I fervently wish I had paid more attention to the journals and blogs with the post-wedding “what I learned” lists when I was planning. Alas, I kept thinking “that could never happen to me!” and thus ran into a few problems during the day of my wedding. I also stumbled across some things that are not regularly discussed (post wedding shoots? Having a mingling strategy?) and thought I’d share…