I went to an alt-wedding expo, and lived to tell the tale
The idea of going to a bridal expo gave me hives, but when I read about Philadelphia’s Lovesick Expo, I jumped at the chance to attend. Not only am I hive-free, I’m here to tell you all about it.
What our wedding was really worth
I have financial guilt the way my Catholic friends have sex guilt. I do spend money; they do have sex. But it’s rare we’re entirely comfortable during the act, and we almost always question ourselves after. I can imagine so many other things to spend money on — good things, things that will last longer, things more deserving, things more logical.
10 bits of offbeat wedding advice you won’t get from a bridal magazine
Edolcourt took some time after her wedding day to put together some helpful tips to get you through your big day. From shaking your guests down for photos to organizational tips… these are useful, and not always broached, pieces of advice for ya.
Musings of an almost not-bride
I won’t be an Offbeat Bride soon. In fact, I won’t be any kind of bride, because in a month I’ll be married. And for some reason, that’s making me sad. I don’t want to get into the whole “you should be planning for the marriage not the wedding!” or the politics of wedding vs. marital energy/time/money expenditure. I get that, I assure you. I want to acknowledge what an important and huge part of my life and identity being a bride and having a wedding has been for me, and I’m sure for you too. I want to share this journey, and who I am and have become.
How planning your wedding could help your career
So while “I planned my wedding, now I’ll plan yours!” does happen, what I’m talking about here is the ways that planning a wedding help you develop skills that can be applied to non-wedding jobs. You’re building skills that could help you move up a career ladder in whatever industry you work in … or WISH you worked in.
Cool stuff does not cease to exist just because it doesn’t make it into my wedding
You can’t have five dresses. You can’t use five different photographers. You can’t get married in five different locations. (Okay, some of you may be able to. I can’t. Budget, budget, budget.)