Duplicate It Yourself: the dark side of DIY
Here’s the scenario: you’re looking for wedding ideas online. You find something you like, but it costs more than you want to spend. What do you do? And when does DIY cross the line from inspiration to duplication?
The other side of the veil: one bridal shop employee shares her perspective
For four summers during my college years, I worked at a bridal and formal dress salon — it was one of my favorite jobs.
Is having an offbeat wedding any different than having a traditional wedding?
That’s the question that Jezebel.com asked this weekend, and I figure maybe I should give my answer.
What’s the Wedding Industrial Complex?
Have you heard of this term, the Wedding Industrial Complex? I certainly didn’t make it up, but I used it in my book… it’s a cheeky spin on the term Military–industrial complex, and basically summarizes up the feeling some brides have of facing down a huge industry that’s built to get you to spend more money.