What makes a perfect wedding? “[The bride] and the groom both look as though there were sunlight behind their eyes, as though their mouths irresistibly turned to smiles,” wrote Emily Post in 1922′s Etiquette. Great-granddaughter-in-law Peggy Post, author of the fourth edition of Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, absolutely agrees with Miss Emily. To ensure those [...]
Remembrance of Things Past Kitchenware and linens arent the only gifts you take away from your wedding. From the engagement to the day-after brunch, youll accumulate a host of personal mementos youll want to hang onto as sweet souvenirs of your big day. Think of them as wedding favors for the bride and groom. We [...]
Throw a Betrothal Bash You were beginning to wonder if your son was going to remain in a perpetual state of bachelorhood while you resigned yourself to raising dachshunds rather than helping to raise grandchildren. But hes surprised you again, with a lovely future daughter-in-law. Naturally, you want to celebrate. Well, congratulations, because youre the [...]
Get Your Party On Though a big part of the fun, the parties before and after the wedding require almost as much planning as the event itself. Fortunately, tradition is kind to the bride and groom on this matter. For the most part, friends, family, and others organize the smaller celebrations so the two of [...]
Spreading the Word Now that you’re officially betrothed, you’re probably bursting with the news. Before you shout it from your apartment rooftop or buy a banner ad on the bus, there are a few things to think over for those about to announce. The timing: A look at the big-picture timing can help you decide [...]
Setting the Style The giddiness from the engagement is mellowing, and your feet have reestablished contact with the earth. Now the work begins. Even before you pick a date for the big day, youll want to decide on what kind of wedding you want. The following are only a sampling of what you can do [...]
Bands of Love Like every other aspect of wedding planning, buying your wedding bands requires forethought and a budget of time and finances. Wait too long and you may not have time for proper sizing or engraving; disregard your budget and the big-day bills may overwhelm your bank account. Follow the timeline below to assure [...]
