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Wedding Advice and Tips from Newlyweds

25 Apr
11:03:31 by Jessica | No Comments

Once the big day comes to a close, there’s no one with better insight on what mattered, which details weren’t worth stressing over and how to keep perspective on the whole process than the newlyweds themselves. Here’s what some of our Facebook fans had to share:

“Enjoy every single second… it flies by so quickly… even the planning!” – Melissa

“Don’t get too drunk at the alter xx” – Samantha

“Elope….I wish I had! This is stressful!” – Courtney

“Relax. Don’t sweat the little things. Things will go wrong and there is no reason to stress over it. I had probably one of the worst things happen (my grandpa passed away 4 days before the wedding funeral was day before) everything else that went wrong was nothing compared to that.” – Emily

“Let family and friends help!! I know it’s “YOUR” big day. But you can’t do it all. I was sooo glad that I didn’t mind letting my mother in law, and my mom, and my husbands aunt help out. If I would have been a total control freak, it would have been miserable for me and them!” -Rheanna

“Pick three things you care about the most and let the rest go. I cared about location, the dress and photography. As I found myself crying over the font to use on the napkins that would be thrown away, I realized I was wasting my precious time and energy on things that didn’t matter and/or that I didn’t even care about.” -Brittney

“If your wedding planner has you just breeze through the ceremony rehearsal, and you want to practice it again, practice it again! It’s your day…don’t let someone else dictate what’s important.” -Whitney

“Skip the little (but super costly) details that people won’t even notice/care about.. things like: personalized napkins (they end up in trash anyways.. got to Target or other retailer and get funky/fun solid or patterned ones in your colors…” -Samantha

“Take a few minutes at your reception to stand back and watch all the hard work you did come to life! It was one of my favorite moments when my husband and I sat at our sweetheart table and watched our guests enjoying themselves!!!” -Amy

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Advice for Cooking Your First Thanksgiving Meal

21 Nov
8:30:44 by Jessy | 1 Comment

We asked, you answered! Here’s some of your best advice for cooking your first Thanksgiving meal from our Twitter stream and Facebook page:

“Breathe!” -Karyn J.

“Get up early and take your time. If people offer help, TAKE IT. If someone suggests to bring a dish, SAY YES. The first turkey meal is always very stressful so keep a glass of wine handy too.” -Vanessa G.

“Order it!!” -Nicole D.

“Don’t take on too much! Ask all of your guests to bring something and stick to the recipes you know and love…this keeps stress levels down and helps prevent kitchen catastrophes.” -Amy G.

“Start early, drink wine, have fun!” -Lisa L.

“Hire a chef?” -Sarah N.

“Shop for the food early, not on the weekend before or the day before. Preferably Monday when everyone is at work or late at night. Any other time just adds stress! Cook as much as you can or at least prep stuff on Wednesday, so Thursday will be a throw-it-together-early-in-the-morning day and you can enjoy the time with your family.” -Debbie R.

“Let someone else do it!” -Martie G.

What’s your best advice for newlyweds hosting their first Thanksgiving? Leave us a comment below!

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Can One Sister Be a Bridesmaid, But Not the Other?

19 Nov
8:15:42 by Katie | 3 Comments

Choosing bridesmaids is never easy, but when family’s involved it can feel impossible. Take this reader’s question, for instance:

Dear Divas,

I recently got engaged and I’m in the process of selecting my wedding party. I’ve chosen one of my two half-sisters to be a bridesmaid because I’m much closer to her. However, my mother told me it would be rude to include one sister and not the other. Is this true? Do I have to include a (half) sister even if I barely talk to her?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Sincerely,

D

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Dear D,

Quite frankly, you don’t “have” to do anything. It’s your wedding, after all! But here are some things to think about as you make your decision:

  • What will the repercussions be? If your half-sister is the type to throw a fit over the news, include her. It’s not worth a lifetime of resentment! But most reasonable people will understand that a wedding isn’t a competition among siblings, and she might even be relieved that she’ll be spared the expense and time commitment of serving in the bridal party for a relative with whom she’s not particularly close. That all depends on her personality and your family dynamics.
  • Can you talk to her about it? It’s always best to deliver this type of news in person so you can explain yourself. It might be an awkward conversation, but it can also save a lot of hurt feelings and confusion later.
  • What other options do you have? Can you give her another responsibility, let her perform or read a verse at the ceremony or otherwise let her shine? Does she have great style, decor or flower tips? You can be inclusive of family members in a lot of different ways without adding them to the wedding party per se.
  • Will this be the best possible way for you and your spouse to start off your new life together? We’ve often found that most dicey etiquette decisions turn out best when you think about the tone you want to set for the rest of your marriage. If you can feel good about your choice in that light, it’s probably the best decision for you.

We hope this helps guide you toward the right choice for you. In the end, all that matters is that you get a big, happy wedding celebration you’ll look back on with love for the rest of your life!

Do you have a question for our wedding experts? Send your etiquette, wedding planning or style dilemma to blog@weddingpaperdivas.com and we’ll post an answer for you.

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