How Do I Address A Family Member’s Addiction At My Wedding?

Addiction

Weddings are happy occasions, though they do come with their fair share of challenges and stress. They can also magnify family issues, including those surrounding addiction and substance abuse. If you have a family member who has an addiction or is in recovery, it’s something you’ll want to make sure is addressed as you finalize your […]

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Five tips for the shy bride to combat wedding day nerves

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Not everyone loves being the centre of attention. So how do you navigate an event that’s all about you? Five years after my wedding, I can still see myself walking through the winery’s garden toward my now-husband, Michael, who was standing under a rose-covered arch. And I still get flushed when I think back to […]

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What Game of Thrones Can Teach Us About Wedding Planning

Game of Thrones Wedding

Weddings in Westeros aren’t known for being the Best Day Ever! that so many couples aspire towards. Mass murders, poisonings, duels to the death, forced marriages for political gain – none were what we’d call “blog-worthy” (unless you’re writing for Mercenary Weekly). Despite their bloodshed, these failed celebrations do offer some useful lessons to those of us planning […]

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A Psychologist’s Tips for Handling Your Wedding Day When You Have an Anxiety Diagnosis

Anxiety on Wedding day. Groom about to kiss a shy bride

  Weddings are emotional, high-stress situations for just about everyone. From societal pressure to family drama (not to mention all that money talk!), it’s easy to get overwhelmed. And if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, are getting stressed or nervous from the pressure, or are worried the whole experience may be a […]

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS YOU CAN’T MISS OUT ON

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  Thinking about putting your camera chops toward wedding photography? It is one of the most stressful and demanding genres to shoot, but as challenging as it can be, it’s incredibly rewarding. Whether you’ve already shot a wedding (or three) and are looking to improve your work, or are debating dipping your toes in the […]

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Open Bar or Nah? How to Get Wedding Guests Drunk Without Spending a Fortune

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  Sure, weddings are cheery celebrations of undying love and steadfast commitment. But they’re also parades of unpleasant budgetary decisions that constantly force you to ask, should I splurge on this or save on that? It’s stressful and it sucks. For that very valid reason, we completely understand the temptation of a cash bar. After all, […]

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Bridal Fitness Plan – 12 Easy Exercise Tips To Help You Tone Up For Your Wedding Day

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Whether you’re jetting off to the Amalfi Coast to get married in a quaint Italian church in front of a select group of friends and family, a converted barn in the English countryside with a marquee glittered in fairy lights, candles and cherry blossom, or a local registry office with nothing but a bunch of […]

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5 Easy Ways to Save on Wedding Venue and Catering Costs

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As you move along through the wedding-planning process and are fast approaching your big day, are you finding yourself toeing the line between staying within your budget and spending money you don’t have? Don’t worry. We’ve got five tips for saving on wedding venue and catering costs that you may not have thought of. (You […]

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Wedding Planning Burnout?: Here’s What To Do

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Once the initial engagement euphoria tapers off, it’s completely normal to get overwhelmed by the onslaught of decisions you need to make leading up to the big day. It’s all too easy to let self-care fall by the wayside during this hectic time, but it’s a crucial component to prevent stress from spiraling out of […]

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Wedding Dress Codes and What They All Really Mean

Creating a Wedding Dress from scratch.

There’s nothing more exciting than opening an invitation to a friend or loved one’s wedding – and frequently nothing more confusing than decoding that tiny line that states the dress code. “White Tie,” “Black Tie,” “Black Tie Optional,” “Casual,” “Festive,” “Beach Chic,” what does it all mean? We’ve teamed up with wedding expert and Say […]

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