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Things to Consider in Choosing Your Wedding Officiant by Maureen Thomson Choosing a ceremony officiant for your big day can be a daunting task. If you are getting married in your church or synagogue, the decision is simple.--you take what they give y...
Don't Be a Bridezilla! by Maureen Thomson Whether you are well underway in your wedding planning, or taking a more laid-back (translated "procrastination") approach, you have many decisions to make in the upcoming months. Planning your wedding can be ...
Memorializing Deceased Family Members in Your Wedding Ceremony by Maureen Thomson Your wedding day can be a bittersweet celebration if you've lost a parent or other close family member. While on the one hand, you're thrilled to be proclaiming your lov...
Go Ahead and Laugh Including humor, joy and playfulness in your wedding ceremony by Maureen Thomson Humor can get us through some very sticky moments. Picture the following scenario: The beautiful bride descending the staircase with her beaming fathe...
Conduct Your Own Wedding Rehearsal Facilitate the rehearsal yourself (it's a piece of cake!) and save the expense of having the officiant present. by Maureen Thomson One thing that can substantially raise the fee charged by your wedding officiant is ...
We're not religious but my parents are. Help! Tips for having the ceremony of your dreams while assuring your parents that you will not suffer eternal damnation by Maureen Thomson One of the stresses that many couples face in planning their wedding...
The Delicate Issue of Steps by Maureen Thomson Consider yourself unusual if you and your spouse-to-be both have parents that are still married to each other (not your parents to your fiancé's parents of course, cuz….well….that would be just…wel...
Make an Entrance! 10 ways to get you and your entourage down the Aisle by Maureen Thomson Groom waits up front with best man and groomsmen. Bridesmaids enter one by one, unescorted, followed by flower girl/ring-bearer, with Bride entering last. Note...
11 Commandments for a Memorable Ceremony Yes, we know there's only supposed to be ten, but we're trying to encourage untraditional thinking! by Maureen Thomson Be Creative! Don't think you are creative? Think again! Let's face it, if you've sustai...
Planning Your Wedding Ceremony in 30 days by Maureen Thomson So he's popped the question. Let the games begin! Most wedding advisors urge you to begin planning your wedding anywhere from 12 to 18 months before the big day. To quote one online source...
Wedding invitations are not as simple as they seem. Between wedding invitation selections, wedding invitation wording, creating a wedding program, and stationary, you're in a bit of a bind from the beginning. The invitation is the primary method your invi...
When people make wedding invitations, they inevitably ask some of the following questions. Don't worry. Just read up, and you'll have all the answers in no time. 1. Should you have two cards, one for your reception, and one for your wedding? No, you...
Wedding invitations give details like the hosts' names, request, couple's names, date, time, location, RSVP, attire, etc. But, what should be sent out concerning the specific details of the big day? Certain ceremonies absolutely require something called a...
Nothing says more about the couple than the wedding invitations. The images, colors, script, information density, tone, and perceived effort are all conveyed to the guests. So, how can you and your spouse-to-be personalize the invitations? The following i...
Wedding invitations have a plethora of printing techniques optionally available to you upon point of purchase. Understanding these options is crucial, especially when you order online and can order any type of invitation on the global marketplace or even ...