I was sixteen the first time I tried on the family wedding dress. We found it in my grandmother’s attic, and in its wrinkled and yellowed condition, my mom had me try it on as a joke; no one recognized it and we thought it was a costume. After a few minutes of laughter, my grandfather walked by and said to my chuckling … Keep reading…
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“It’s only one day.” If you somehow have anything to remotely do with weddings, twenty bucks says that comes up a lot. If you’re helping someone plan, it’s your job to bring in that perspective. If you’re a vendor, couples use it as an excuse to save. If you’re gabbing with a bride-to-be, it’s an easy response to hearing why some expense was … Keep reading…
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If you’ve ever thought you wanted your engagement ring to be a little different than the norm, consider recycling. I always knew I wanted a petite engagement ring with simple details. It’s a combination of small fingers and constant typing; most rings leave me uncomfortable after an hour or so, which is the worst when you plan to wear one for literally … Keep reading…
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