The choice of whether or not to assume the name of your spouse wasn’t a common concern even just a few decades ago in the United States. In fact, a vast majority of women throughout the English-speaking world naturally (and legally) assumed their husband’s name after marriage. But that wasn’t the case throughout the world.
Wedding invitation styles can vary greatly depending on factors such as your personal style, wedding theme, and budget. But while the background and font are variable, the content on your wedding invitation shouldn’t be. Leave any extra flair to your wedding programs and decor and instead, focus on adding only the essential information to your
Not so long ago, you’d find just about the same food at every wedding you attended. Sit-down, plated dinners were the norm and anything else just wouldn’t fly. Every now and then, a bride may have considered offering just heavy hors devours and calling it a day, but even if the thought crossed her mind,
Chances are, you’ll never put as much thought into accessories as you will when picking and choosing the right ones for your wedding day. But how much is too much? And, more importantly, what do you really need to perfect your wedding ensemble? Of course, one bride’s dream accessory is another bride’s nightmare. It’s safe
With so much to worry about before, during, and after your wedding, it’s understandably hard to keep up with the rules on what you should and shouldn’t do as the bride and groom-to-be. But as you’re tasting cakes, ordering your rentals, and finalizing the guest list, it’s important to keep etiquette in mind. After all,
We dove into the ins and outs of pre-wedding etiquette in a previous post, including who to invite, how to handle extra expenses, choosing vendors and receiving gifts. But there’s so much more to be aware of before you tie the knot. Don’t worry, we don’t plan to bore you with age-old traditions and etiquette
For many brides, the wedding favor isn’t high on the priority list. However, in most circles, a favor is appreciated and sometimes even expected at the end of a wedding. If you haven’t given two thoughts about the favors for your wedding, you’re not alone. But don’t worry—it’s actually quite easy to find favors. The
Many brides choose to stand up and get married next to people who are very important to them. In fact, most weddings feature some combination of bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, and more. Your entire wedding party takes on a number of responsibilities, from proceeding into your actual wedding to paying for dresses, throwing
Wedding planning is no easy feat—it takes a ton of time and energy. And all of a sudden, before you know it, it’s your wedding day. When all’s said and done, virtually every bride will tell you that a wedding feels like a complete whirlwind that’s seemingly over the minute it started. Yet the work
