Amidst the joys and sorrows of planning a wedding, the last thing you need is more stress. Registering for gifts can be a fun way to de-stress… but it can also be a source of new angst. Here are seven ways that you can simplify the registry process — and save your sanity!
Traditional Gifts for your 1st Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations! You have (almost?) made it through your first year of marriage, often considered the year of adjustment. I bet you didn’t know that the first anniversary comes complete with it’s own symbolism, color, gemstone, flower and gift-giving traditions! Well, it does, according to the experts! The “traditional” 1st anniversary gift is paper. It symbolizes the strength in paper that comes from the weave of the paper’s individual fibers. The more contemporary gift comes in the shape of a clock, as Henry Van Dyke wrote, “For those who love, time is eternity.”
The Guy’s Guide to Wedding Guest Attire
Although I do have a few opinions about men’s fashion, I am far from being an expert. So on the topic of what a man should or should not wear to a wedding, I’ll defer to Daniel Billet, your guide to men’s fashion and grooming at About.com. Mr. Billet was accustomed to wearing black suits quite often, and what could be more appropriate for a wedding than a nice black suit? That’s what he was thinking until he got the invitation to his nephew’s daytime wedding in the July. What does one wear to a summer wedding before nightfall?? Let’s review the rules of wedding dressing together with Mr. Billet. Ready? Here we go!
Damage Control: How to Cancel a Wedding
Unfortunately, not all engagements lead to a walk down the isle. Sometimes the wedding is called off, and the bride and groom need to work quickly to control the damage. Marcy Blum, wedding and event planner, provides six steps to ensure a wedding’s cancellation goes as smoothly as possible.
Do-it-yourself wedding projects
Whether you are looking to save money, or just want a hands-on wedding planning experience, there are many DIY projects that can be cost-efficient add charm to your wedding. Here are some lists of wedding tasks you can tackle yourself, and others that are best left to the pros!
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