“It’s Good You Should Eat!”
According to legend, that line is the timeless cliche uttered by everyone’s Jewish grandma or aunt or mother no matter how many helpings you’ve already had of the amazing spread on the holiday table....
View Article“By The Power Vested In… Who?”
Ready, willing, and able to perform the duties required. My goal in writing this blog is to entertain you at the same time as I’m giving you helpful advice to get you through your wedding planning...
View Article“Never Do Anything For The First Time.”
That quote may or may not be historically accurate, but according to legend it was uttered by a Supreme Court justice giving advice on how the American legal system works. Obviously this can’t be...
View ArticleFather Knows Best. Sometimes.
The ultimate father image. The role of father of the bride has taken many forms through history, evolving from a dictator who was solely interested in the financial ramifications of the union (dowries...
View ArticleDon’t Let A Smile Be Your Only Umbrella. You Might Get Wet.
Looks good for now, but those clouds might be heading for you… We’re the world’s biggest fans of outdoor weddings because the pictures are always better. But unless you live in San Diego (or Death...
View ArticleOne Size Fits…None?
Our last post dealt with the thorny issue of how long is too long, and how short is potentially disastrous when it comes to the time spent in the limbo (purgatory?) of engagement leading up to a...
View ArticleKim And Kanye: Who Kares? Ten Reasons Why You Don’t.
Look! Now she’s married, now she’s not! There are literally millions of people who watched the once-in-a-lifetime (ha!) spectacle of Kim Kardashian’s 2011 wedding to….?? (quick, no fair looking it up....
View ArticleCalm Down. It’s Only The Biggest Day Of Your Life.
OK, that is NOT small stuff. About fifteen years ago psychologist Richard Carlson published a teeny little book called “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. And It’s All Small Stuff.” It was a sensational...
View ArticleDIY Or Professional Help: How Far Are You Willing To Go?
Could your aunt have made this dress? Not likely. Unless you belong to the now famous one percent, you are likely intimidated by the cost of your decision to have a wedding rather than taking a cheap...
View ArticleThe Perfect Ending
The goal of this blog has been to provide brides and other participants in the wedding planning process with a few choice words that might allow them to take a deep breath, relax, and survive the...
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