After reading this article on technology-free weddings, I was surprised at some of the backlash. (Though, I probably shouldn’t be, as every decision surrounding a wedding from napkin color to program protocol seems to be divisive.) We went no phones, no cameras at our wedding ceremony, and it was one of the best decisions we made that day.
Married Monday: The Ranty Bride Brings You “Our” Friends
One of the more difficult areas the husband and I navigated was the area of “our” friends. You and your significant other get along, right? So, you would think that you would probably like the same people. However, I can assure you that is NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. Suddenly, you have your friends, his/her friends, “our” friends, and everything in between.
The Ranty Bride on Wedding Rings – Buy Them Cheap. For Reals.
This is short so it gets right to the good stuff. AHEM. BUY YOUR RINGS ON AMAZON.
The Ranty Bride: Registry, revisited: Cleaning and Organization Edition edition OR What we’re using four months post-wedding
Cris has been giving you an AWESOME series of posts on things to add to your registry. Where do I come in? Two showers and a wedding later, I'm here to tell you what we're using the most out of…
Wedding Wednesday: Yours, Mine, and Ours – The Wedding Inviation/Save-The-Date Edition
OMG, y’all. Remember back when wedding planning was fun? It’s like it was sooo loooong agoooo. These last couple of weeks, I’ve tackling the crapfest known as save-the-dates and wedding invitations. I realized in March that I had had our…
(The Ranty Bride} Being Domestic: Cooking for Two
I preface this with the following: I love cooking, especially for crowds. The more complex and fussy the menu, the better. And – while I still maintain people either like to cook *OR* bake, rarely both – I am one…
The Ranty Bride: Registry, revisited: kitchen and dining edition OR What we’re using four months post-wedding
Cris has been giving you an AWESOME series of posts on things to add to your registry. Where do I come in? Two showers and a wedding later, I'm here to tell you what we're using the most out of…
The Ranty Bride: Why I Am No Longer Dieting
Many women want to lose weight before their wedding day. Between all the photos, guests you haven't seen in a while, and all the pressure surrounding the day, it's easy to see why. Problem is, if you're anything like me,…
Reader Question: The Ranty Bride Tackles In-Laws and Social Media
When this email dropped in my inbox, I just HAD to share it with The Ranty Bride and ask her to respond. AND DID SHE. Read on, y'all, as Le Rant tackles in-laws, social media, and privacy issues: Image Courtesy…
The Ranty Bride: In-Laws. Can I Throw Out A Question To The Readers?
Seriously, I need advice. Someone said once that Twitter makes you want to get drinks with people you've never met. Facebook? Makes you want to throw drinks at people you know. Image Courtesy of: The Hacker News I am REALLY…
The Ranty Bride: Ode To My UPS Guy
Of all the people I thanked on the day of our wedding, there's one I forgot. Our UPS guy. Image Courtesy of: Single Mom Seeking Every day, you dropped off packages with a smile (and the occasional, 'Just one today!')….
The Ranty Bride: Vocabulary Lesson #2 – Papa (or Mama)-razzi
Papa- or mama-razzi: relatives who think – because they have a digital camera and a Facebook page – they have been ordained to capture every single second of your wedding, resulting in photos of bridal party members and guests looking…
