Q&A
Should You Sign a Prenup? This Guide Will Help You Decide
Prenups are (obviously) not one of the more romantic topics we discuss here on the blog, but they are nonetheless an important aspect of tying the knot. Whether […]
Ask the Expert: Can I Turn Down My Friend’s Offer to Contribute Her Talents to My Wedding?
Question: My friend, a graphic designer, offered her services for our wedding invitations as her gift. I’m concerned, though, about getting into an awkward situation […]
8 Tips for Newlyweds on How to Split Up the Holidays
How did you and your new spouse decide where you’d celebrate Thanksgiving yesterday? Was it a painful process, or did you two exhibit flawless teamwork […]
10 Wedding Photographer Pet Peeves You Should Know About
Here’s the thing: wedding vendors very often have super helpful advice and/or tips and/or do’s and don’t’s that would extremely useful for their couples to know—but a […]
4 Expert Tips for Creating a Custom Wedding Hashtag
Ever since social media basically took over the world, there’s been talk about the role that it should, or shouldn’t, play in the biggest day […]
9 Tips for Freezing—and Defrosting—Your Wedding Cake for Your First Anniversary
The Washington Post mused today on whether the whole freezing the top tier of your wedding cake for the purposes of sentimental consumption on your […]
Why the Most Newlyweds Change Their Names In October, and Tips for Getting It Done
According to the peeps at MissNowMrs.com—the super smart and helpful website that will make changing your post-nuptial name not a nightmare, no matter what state […]
Outsource That! Or, How to Tackle Your Wedding To-Do List (and the Local Experts Who Can Help You)
THE TASK: SHOPPING FOR YOUR HONEYMOON Why Source It Out Because your wedding-day shopping list (you know, that dress?) already runneth over. Who Can Do […]
Ask the Expert: Are There Any Tips For Getting a Good Sleep the Night Before My Wedding?
Q: I’ve heard many tales about brides who are unable to sleep the night before their wedding and I’m worried that I’ll find myself in […]
Ask the Expert: I’m Paying for My Bridesmaids’ Hair & Makeup. Do I Need to Get Them Something Else?
Q: I’m going to pay for my bridesmaids to have their hair and makeup done the morning of the wedding. Is it okay to make […]
Ask the Expert: Am I Expected To Bring A Gift To Every Pre-Wedding Event?
Question: In addition to being a guest at my friend’s wedding, I’ve also been invited to quite a few of the showers and parties that […]
10 Don’t’s for the Mother of the Bride
It’s funny, most of the time, when you’re reading things like—well, this—any trouble that’s being referred to between a bride and a mother is usually […]
Ask the Expert: What Should I Do If Guests Don’t RSVP On Time?
Question: The RSVP date for my wedding is quickly approaching but I haven’t received as many response cards as I would’ve expected by now. What should I […]
Ask the Expert: Is It Inappropriate for the Mother of the Bride to Throw the Bridal Shower?
Question: My mother wants to throw my bridal shower. Is it inappropriate for her to host?
Ask the Expert: How Many Guests Can I Bring to My City Hall Wedding?
Question: My fiancé and I plan to get married at City Hall here in Philly but would still like to have a few friends and family […]