Stay at Home Bride

Every wedding I’ve been involved with, either in the wedding party or as a guest, I’ve heard at least one rumor that a bridesmaid has gotten pregnant. Most of these…

Most couples debate eloping at some point, when wedding planning gets too stressful. And most don’t do it, either because they realize they still want a big, traditional wedding…or because…

There are two kinds of momzillas, in my experience: a mom taking over their child’s wedding because they truly mean well…and moms who do so because they’re toxic, controlling, or…

Every single wedding I’ve been involved with had a lot of communication with the bride-to-be. The amount varied: some were just excited, sharing ideas several times a week. Others were…

It’s never too last-minute to add a bridesmaid, technically speaking—even if you’ve got literal moments before your march down the aisle. After all, if people can get married on a…

Whether you love kids or avoid them like the plague, you might be considering a kid-free wedding. Children get loud. Children get rowdy. They can run around underfoot and break…

The average cost of a wedding in 2024 exceeds $30,000. This figure varies by location and study, obviously, but the results always point to one inescapable truth: everything costs so…

Few situations in life are as high-pressure as being asked to serve as a bridesmaid…when you don’t really want to (or simply can’t). How can you possibly turn it down?…

Every bride planning her wedding feels the roller coaster of emotions such a huge, daunting task brings. Even natural planner personalities get stuck in a stress spiral now and then!…

We’ve all seen a few brides on our social media who, at least to outsiders, seem like no sooner did they throw the bouquet than they’re posting pregnancy announcements. But…