I love stories like this. I admire this couple for doing something unique and AMAZING. Guests were offered cuddling time with kittens instead of cocktails. How adorable is that? Who doesn’t love snuggling with a kitten?? Check out the heartfelt story below.
I’m all about doing what you want with your wedding. This is an exception. An invitation needs to be extended to ALL of your immediate family. Period. Whether you haven’t talked for years or don’t see eye to eye, invite them all. Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Children and Grandparents. Obviously, there are exceptions to this
I used to drive by this secondhand shop on my way home from work. With my daughter in tow, it was the LAST place I want to bring her into….one with lots of breakable, one-of-a-kind treasures. Plus, it’s like pulling teeth for me to stop anywhere between work and home. I like to get home,
I felt the need to completely start from scratch on this post – again. I was raised in a household with NO FILTER. When our family of 6 gathered around the table for dinner, there was no emphasis on eating quietly and talking in turn. This was a time to vent about the day. There
I had a wonderful visit having coffee with a loved one this morning. We were talking about my wedding blogging and the subject came up about breaking out of the traditional stuff and doing what makes you happy. Linda’s story was about her first wedding when she was just a young woman at 20 years
If I could go back, I would do a first look and mostly candid photos. Fifteen years ago I never even heard the idea. I just could not get past walking down the aisle in my white gown and seeing my future husband standing at the “altar” waiting for me. It was more like I
Nothing as simple as a lit candle can add so much ambiance to your wedding. Candlelight isn’t tacky, over the top, expensive or overbearing. It is ELEGANT and INTIMATE. Do you know how much money you could save having a simple candle centerpiece vs a floral one? A LOT….like, hundreds. Sure, you can still add
Do you remember any of the favors you received at weddings? Me neither. Oh wait, I do have a wine stopper somewhere that I don’t think has been used. Probably still in the cute bag it came in, too. A little [insert noun] with the wedding couple’s names on it is not practical. Mom and
Want to know how to have an impact on the mood of your guests after the ceremony? Offer Open Bar. Did I just write that??? Um….NO. NO. NO. In the real budget world, Open Bar is a luxury that we just can’t afford. Unless, of course, you are having a backyard BBQ or a BYOB
