Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Aviva Samuels from Kiss the Planner gives us the scoop on the hottest new ways to entertain wedding guests. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit? Email [email protected] and we'll do our best to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Tip of the Day: Long veils are making a comeback. "Brides have slowly begun to shy away from understated birdcage veils and are opting instead for elaborate, cathedral-length veils," says Renée Strauss, a go-to bridal stylist for celebrities and trendsetters. These flowing veils give off such a romantic vibe!
Plus, check out 15 Wedding Ideas We're Loving for 2015.
Cutest idea ever — let your ring bearer drive down the aisle!
It's a historic day for love and marriage! On June 26th, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The Obergefell v. Hodges ruling strikes down any remaining prohibitions and recognizes marriages that were performed in other jurisdictions.
Tip of the Day: Your boss filled in an invitation meant for just him and his wife for their whole family of six? Yikes! The solution: Be specific when addressing envelopes. For example, write "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" instead of "The Smith Family" if you only want to invite the parents. Also, create an RSVP line that says "___ of ___ guests" and fill in the second line before mailing them out. If anyone tries to RSVP for more people than you intended, you're going to have to give them a call. Explain that your venue has a strict guest count limit and as much as you would love to have them all there, it isn't possible, and you're sorry they misunderstood the invitation.
Plus, check out 15 Common Dilemmas Every Bride Faces.
Sneak one last photo as you exit the ceremony to begin your new life as a married couple.
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to your wedding is with a signature drink. But what if you're on different ends of the spectrum when it comes to alcohol preferences? That's why many couples opt to offer "his & hers" drinks.
Tip of the Day: Build your registry over the course of a week by focusing on one specific area at a time. Start with each room of your home, and then move onto your outdoor and entertaining specs, followed by your honeymoon excursions and any other activities that you can do together as a couple. Think of the registry process as a marathon, not a sprint. You want to curate a collection of items that reflects both you and your soon-to-be spouse, and it's difficult to accomplish that in just one day.
Plus, check out more Wedding Registry Dos and Don'ts.
Have the best man carry a special message down the aisle for the groom!
Wedding planning can be a time for some serious self-discovery (for better or for worse). From stress-management to decisiveness to communication skills, you’re likely to learn a whole lot about who you are (and what you’re made of) while you gear up for the big day. Here are ten self-revelations you’ll likely experience while getting ready for your wedding.
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