DO Shop early! Avoid the “Two Weeks ’til Wedding Day Attack.” Get your wedding dress early.
DO Research before your buy. The quickest and easiest way to research is by searching online. There are many Web sites dedicated do wedding dresses where you can get a ton of useful information about styles, designs, trends, etc.
DO Go […]

My husband and I have been pastors for over sixteen years, serving in Protestant congregations and as campus ministers at a large university. During that time we’ve presided over a lot of weddings - probably close to a hundred between the two of us. And one of the things we’ve discovered is that […]

There are many answers to this question, it all depends on who you ask. We all dream about our perfect wedding but each of us may hold a different view of what makes it perfect.
The first thing to do when planning a wedding is to realize that nothing is ever going to be perfect, […]

The most popular wedding location
Getting married at Walt Disney World? It’s definitely not a surprizing question, as Walt Disney World is reportedly the most popular wedding/honeymoon location in America since 1995, when Disney went officially into the wedding business. This needs not be proven, as it is only natural for such an event location […]

Wedding ceremonies are simply not what they used to be. Set
patterns and traditional format ceremonies are making way for
unique, well thought out wedding ceremonies that are tailored to
the individual needs of the bride and groom. However, whatever
type of wedding ceremony you chose, there are still some
important considerations when planning picture-perfect wedding
ceremonies.
Wedding Ceremonies - The Timing
Time […]

Living in the US makes one feel free - free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many practices done during wedding that renders this memorable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some:
Starting from the engagement, Americans can think of unique […]

Since mediaeval times, Anglo-Saxon and Anglo Norman women’s attire included veils. The tradition of wearing a veil was part of most married women. Historically unmarried girls wore no veils. The veil had a practical purpose for it had covered the woman’s hair, their neck and the chins. Veils had served a functional purpose, protecting women’s […]

There are so many different types of flowers to choose from that it may be difficult to choose which ones to have in bridal bouquets. You may be swayed by color or fragrance but if you are looking for a bit more of an unusual source of inspiration you might consider the meanings of some […]

This article and my articles “Overcoming Obstacles to Agreement” and “Negotiating Agreement” are about how to deal with disagreement–from simple difference of opinion to active upset and anger–and some specific steps that will help you reach an agreement. As you will see, the things you can do yourself are far more effective than anything a […]

When it comes to marriage, there are things that you are responsible for doing that are so important to the marriage’s success. But, we could list an endless list of these things. Instead, though, let’s talk about those things that are most important in marriage.
The most important aspect of marriage is communication. If you can […]