When someone dies, pictures suddenly become extremely important. Photos, video, audio, become tangible memories of the person lost. I realized quickly that I had very few photos of Sean from our wedding. I didn’t think too much about this on April 17. It didn’t matter, until it mattered.
Alternative Wedding Vows or Readings: Sitcom Edition
Looking for fun, alternative vows or readings for your wedding with a more comedic lean? Well, here ya go! Some wedding vows – television sitcom style!
Music: 10 Non-Traditional Country Recessional Songs
Here’s my list of some great country songs that would be perfect for a recessional but haven’t been used at every wedding ever (hint: no Carrie Freaking Underwood):
Top 5 Places to Buy Flowers in Bulk for your Wedding
One of the easiest ways to save money on your wedding is to buy your wedding flowers in bulk and DIY them yourself (or hire it out to someone looking to build their portfolio). For my wedding, we bought our flowers in bulk from a local wildflower farm and saved a bundle! Here are my top 5 places to buy flowers in bulk for your wedding:
Winter Honeymoon: What To Pack In Your Carry On
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Alternative Wedding Vows or Readings: Shakespeare Edition
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 classic lean – well, here ya go! Some wedding vows Shakespeare-style!
Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him or Her
It’s coming… The Big VD. Valentine’s Day, y’all. Do you have a little gifty for your special someone yet? I’ve been looking for some great and really affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for The Boy and thought I’d share my finds with you (I’ve also done up a HERS gift guide for those looking for their girlfriend).
12 Months of Fitness: Where We Are Now
Are you ready to see where the 12 Months of Fitness (#12MoF) challenge took you this year? Check out the introduction to 12 Months of Fitness here and then take a moment to reassess how you did. Don’t stress out if you’re having a tough time doing all the challenges – this process was about finding what works for you.
Partnered Post: Why Planning Your Big Day on a Cruise Could Save You Money
When you plan your wedding, there are certain things that you hope to include: a beautiful dress, the perfect setting, a relaxed reception and a romantic honeymoon, to name a few. But the wedding you want may be out of your price-range and then you must decide whether to wait and save or to leave out some of the elements you would like to include, the honeymoon usually being the first to go. However, if you opt to have the ceremony during a cruise, you could find yourself enjoying a wonderful wedding without missing out on anything.
Partnered Post: Best Places to Say I Do in the Winter
Even as summer beach weddings seem to be a hot favourite, there is something uniquely magical about a winter wedding among snow-covered landscapes and celebrating in front of open fires. Even if you’re opting for a last-minute wedding abroad this winter, you don’t need to forgo the sunshine, with destinations from the Caribbean to Spain boasting pleasant temperatures and beautiful seashores. Here are some of best destinations for a winter wedding this year:
12 Months of Fitness: Challenge #11 – Watch The Condiments
For the next month, your goal is to think about how many/much condiments you eat. One of the easy way to cut down on unneeded calories is to eliminate or substitute your condiments. Those dabs of ketchup or dips made of sour cream can really pack on the empty calories. Let’s take a moment this month and really think about the extras we’re eating at every meal.
Partnered Post: Hen Do’s and Stag Do’s in The UK
Weddings can be a great way of getting the family together for a party. Along with celebrating your nuptials, it is a chance to reunite those aunts and uncles and distant cousins you don’t often see on a regular basis. But what bout your friends? Of course they can be invited to the wedding too, but will you get a chance to speak to them amongst all the other family members you need to catch up with? Making sure your friends feel included in your celebrations is important, which is why Hen parties and Stag do’s were invented.
