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What you need to know about the rehearsal dinnerMay 26, 2022
Should the Bride Give a Speech at Her Wedding?October 3, 2021
How to Write a Mother of the Bride SpeechSeptember 26, 2021
What you need to know about the rehearsal dinner
The rehearsal dinner is the event before the main event. Nerve levels and excitement are high. Preparation is the key so let’s talk about the rehearsal dinner, what it means, what happens, and how you can deliver a perfect rehearsal dinner speech. What do you do at...
Should the Bride Give a Speech at Her Wedding?
Wedding speeches were once reserved for the father of the bride and the best man. These days, the speeches can be customized to the couple’s preferences. For example, while the bride doesn’t need to give a toast at her wedding, many will opt to say a few words of...
How to Write a Mother of the Bride Speech
As the mother of the bride, you’re sure to have a few sentiments you’d like to share with your daughter and her new spouse on their special day. If you’re overwhelmed with the thought of putting your feelings into words, take a deep breath and read on for a simple...
Can I choose a Man of Honor?
You’re getting married, and it is time to select the bridal party and the all-important maid of honor. Of course, your best friend is a guy, so you wonder, can you choose him to be the man of honor? Absolutely! The pandemic has given couples a free pass to be creative...
A Simple Guide to the Father of the Bride Speech
Your daughter is getting married. So many emotions are running through your mind…and heart. The Father of the Bride speech is beginning to loom over your head, and your anxiety level is mounting. Don’t let that happen. Here is a simple guide to the Father of the Bride...
A Guide to Renewing Your Wedding Vows
Many couples reach a point in their marriage when they look to reaffirm and recommit their life and love to each other. Renewing your wedding vows is simple and easy and can be planned with a bit of professional help and guidance. What is a wedding vow renewal? A...
10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Officiant
Choosing the right wedding officiant is essential and knowing what to ask them is crucial to discover if you are a match. The officiant sets the tone and reflects the emotions and feelings between you and your spouse. It is imperative that you all ‘click’ to enjoy the...
What should a maid of honor speech say?
The maid of honor speech is relatively new to the wedding reception experience and should convey a heartfelt sentiment to the happy couple. The good news for the maid of honor is that there are no set rules for the maid of honor speech. The best man speech seems to...
4 Ways to Avoid a Cringeworthy Best Man Speech
Gentlemen, you do not want to be the best man who delivers a cringeworthy best man speech, do you? You are asked to speak at a wedding for someone significant to you. A wedding day is arguably one of the most important days in a couple’s life. Whether it is their...
Love note to Chip- I bought a new dress
Our first date is the calendar date I celebrate most because without that first date, there would be no wedding date, no anniversary, no birth of our children. May 14, 1986, is when my life started when I bought a new dress. Thirty-five years later, and I can still...