Archive for July, 2009
3 responses - Posted 07.30.09
Last weekend, I was at a wedding with some friends and we needed to leave before all of the festivities ended. But we debated about whether to say goodbye to the bride and groom. It occurred to me that people probably have this problem a lot. If… Read more
2 responses - Posted 07.28.09
Two of my amazing, independent-thinking friends got married last year and decided that they were going to banish the traditions of a wedding ceremony. It was amazing! The bride wore a green dress that she loved, there was no wedding party, and …… Read more
1 response - Posted 07.26.09
Two friends who recently got married received a package in the mail — something they were so excited to get and couldn’t wait to thank the gift giver. BUT there was no card and no indication of who sent it. What to do? They also have the… Read more
no responses - Posted 07.24.09
You got a wedding invitation (or you’re creating one) and it says it begins at 6pm. So does that mean it starts AT 6pm or that you should be there at 6pm and it starts at 6:30pm? If you want people to show up on time, you should be clear about… Read more
1 response - Posted 07.22.09
I recently saw this great article on alternatives to a flower bouquet for the bride and I thought it was so clever, I wanted you to hear about it too! The long and the short of it is that you can save yourself some money and be a little more… Read more
3 responses - Posted 07.20.09
Wishpot.com is an online gift registry service that lets couples add anything (items from any site, requests for cash, charity donations and more) to their wedding registry. The Wishpot wedding team is thrilled join the The Wedding Lens as a new… Read more
3 responses - Posted 07.18.09
I recently received another wedding question: “One of my friends is getting married and I’m a bridesmaid. She hasn’t mentioned who is paying for the dress, but she already said she wants me there early on the day of because she’s having our makeup… Read more
1 response - Posted 07.15.09
So you and your dad are going to have the traditional father daughter dance, but you’ve got some questions — mostly “what will we dance to?” Here are some suggestions: Bob Carlisle’s “Butterfly Kisses” Heartland’s “I Loved Her First” Kenny… Read more
1 response - Posted 07.13.09
Here’s the latest wedding question: We have a wedding to go to up North in August. The wedding is at a catholic church at 3 in the afternoon and the reception is at a country club afterwords. Was wanting to know what kind of dress should I… Read more
no responses - Posted 07.11.09
You’re getting married and you have your list of things to do — and you are totally, ridiculously, without a doubt, overwhelmed!!! How do you ask for help? First, talk with your partner. You know, your future spouse? Usually you’re marrying that… Read more







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