July 23rd, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Have you ever known (or had) a parent or future In-Laws that could not stop meddling during the wedding planning? Did you think “gosh, if they are like this now, what is it going to be like after the marriage?” OR…Are you the meddling parent or in-law?
There are different kinds and different degrees of […]
July 20th, 2007 by debbysibert
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Talk things over with your fiancé. He is the one person who should be able to truly and deeply understand, love, and support you during the planning process.
If your relationship with you fiancé worsens considerably after you two become engaged and you two cannot work things out on your own, consider seeking […]
July 20th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Parents of both the bride and groom can have a huge influence on the stress levels of the happy couple during the wedding and in the years thereafter, especially of the in-laws don’t get along.
Are you worried the in-laws will contend at the wedding and reception?
Have the in-laws even met but you’re worried […]
July 19th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Once again this is your magical day and it will only happen once (because we know you will make your marriage one that will last forever).
There are so many different choices to make in all aspects of the wedding and reception. You can go traditional or you can modernize and personalize.
Now we get to have […]
July 18th, 2007 by debbysibert
If you feel like interactions between yourself and your in-laws is contributing significantly to your already “pre-wedding stress” mode. let your fiancé be your middleman between you and your in-laws. If you have issues that involve them (for instance, the rehearsal dinner or mother-in-law stresses), have your fiancé be your go-between.
Because the planning process often […]
July 18th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
This is your magical day and you get to make it what you want. Did you ever dream of having your wedding (and/or reception) on a beautiful pristine beach, or in a flowering mountain meadow? Or is your dream more of an indoor setting where you’re the princess walking down the palace spiral stair case […]
July 17th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Another important aspect of good wedding etiquette to consider is; will there be any guests who have physical challenges that will need special seating arrangements or accommodations?
Will there be guests with wheelchairs? Walkers? Crutches? Is there a guest that will need two chairs vs one? Will there be vertically challenged guests that may need […]
July 16th, 2007 by debbysibert
If work keeps you too busy or if your mother of in-laws are not a part of your wedding planning process, try to defuse this pre-wedding stress by hiring a wedding consultant to assist you in the planning process. This professional will have contacts in virtually every area related to weddings, from music to catering […]
July 16th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
One aspect of good wedding etiquette would be to take into consideration if any of your guests have any special food restrictions or needs. It would be sad for someone to sit there and go hungry while everyone else eats in front of them.
Do you know if you have a guest with Diabetes? Food Allergies? […]
July 13th, 2007 by debbysibert
If you fell yourself getting caught up in pre-wedding stress there are several things you can do to help alleviate those energy sucking feelings. First of all breathe. Sometimes counting to ten and taking deep breaths can improve your day immensely.
Sign up for yoga, meditation, aerobics, or other self-help class that gives you a change […]