Let me tell you, one of the hardest things about planning my own wedding was trying to write the wedding ceremony. I was not a fan of the traditional vows (I obey no one but myself thankyouverymuch) and really wanted to find something that reflected our concept of what we wanted our relationship to be. If you’re in the same boat but looking for alternative vows with a more literary lean lean – here’s some wedding vows inspired by Jane Austen!
Partnered Post: Summer vs. Winter Wedding
The type of season that you choose to have your wedding in can determine a lot about your big day. From the type of venue you host it at, to the length of your dress, to the colour of the bridesmaid dresses and more. So would you prefer a bright and (hopefully!) sunny day, or a crisp winter day for your wedding?
Affordable Bridal Beauty Finds
In an ideal world, we would all have closets full of Jimmy Choos and gallons of Chanel No. 5 at our disposal. But this is the real world and if you’re reading this blog – it means that you’re probably planning a budget wedding. And planning a budget wedding often means deciding where you should spend and where you should save. One easy place for the ladies to save is on make-up. Yes, it would be lovely to hire a professional artist who uses only the best products BUT you probably can’t afford that. Luckily, I am here to help you. I’ve rounded up my favorite affordable bridal beauty finds for you (They’re also great for your honeymoon!). Go forth and enjoy!
Melanie at 4 Months
Melanie is a 1/3 of a year old! Yep, she turned 4 months old this past weekend and getting to be more and more like a little person every day. Here’s a four month update for y’all (I’m sharing this…
Music: iPod Playlist for a DJ-Less Wedding Reception
A reader on my Facebook page requested a post about song suggestions for an iPod playlist for a DJ-less wedding reception. She likes all kinds of music (Top 40 on the radio with a mix of some late ’90s and lots of classics) but her fiance has the complete opposite taste in music. They’d really just like a variety of songs that will make everyone happy (from 20 and 30 somethings to the older crowd, too). In my experience, a collection of songs from the ’80s/’90s along with some pop-style country and big hits from the ’50s/’60s are the best mix for a wedding reception. Here are my suggestions:
Melanie’s 2013 Halloween Costume
[su_note note_color=”#FFFFFF”]// I may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. This helps me support my family at no extra cost to you. //[/su_note] 2013 was Melanie’s very first Halloween and, since we live in a…
