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The Rules For Bending The RulesWhen I talk about bending wedding rules, yes, I’m talking about little stuff, like pulling up a sign or furniture. But I’m also talking about bigger things, like violating the sound ordinances by keeping the music on past 11 pm, or throwing confetti or glitter around that has to be picked up, piece by piece,… |
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Ask Liz: How Do We End Our Wedding?Dear Liz, What’s the best way to end the night so guests know it’s over and it’s time to go home, without being awkward about it? We rented a house for our wedding this summer. The neighborhood sound restrictions mean that the music needs to be off by 10 pm, so that’ll be the end… |
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Bring This Information To Your Wedding Day-Of Coordinator InterviewsSo you’ve decided to hire a Day-of Coordinator! If you can swing it with your budget, this is an excellent decision. You and your family and friends will be able to enjoy the day without worrying about the on-the-ground details. Someone else is in charge of putting out any fires while you’re blissfully unaware that… |
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Wedding in the Wild: SaladangDispelled Wedding Myths? I love it when this happens. Dispelled Wedding Myths? I love it when that happens. So, every Friday night is Date Night for my husband and me. Last week, we went to our favorite Thai place, Saladang Garden, in Pasadena(not pictured above!). Directly across from us, 30 people were seated at a… |
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How to Have Your Dog At Your WeddingWant to Have Your Dog At Your Wedding? Whether they’re a ringbearer, a guest, or your companion as you walk down the aisle, here are five rules you should follow if you want to have your dog at your wedding, and make sure they – and you – are safe and secure: 1. ASK YOUR… |
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A Love Letter To The New Engaged CouplesDear New Engaged Couples, Allow me to be the 500th person to congratulate you on your engagement – Welcome to Wedding World! You’re going to love it! You are going to love planning your wedding. Eventually. First of all, at the end of all this, you’ll be married to the love of your… |
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The Place Cards PlaybookWhat’s the first thing you need to understand about your wedding reception place cards? No one knows your guests like you do. Between you and your partner, you know their first and last names. You know who who they are, what they look like, who they’re with, and who they shouldn’t be anywhere near. You… |
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Wedding Wise Wednesday: The Unknown UnknownsThe Unknown Unknowns? This is the stuff that you don’t know that you don’t know, and it can easily bite you in the butt. Those things can include something big like not knowing how long it takes to set up the reception for 150 people or smaller, or not realizing the photo booth needs to be near an outlet. |
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Cakes aren’t the only thing that melts in the sun.Last week another wedding professional posted on Facebook, “Can someone write a blog about asking guests to wear black tie in this heatwave?” Yes. I will do that. To sum up: Don’t do that. |
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The Third Rule: Eat Your Dinner“Pepper-crusted rack of lamb, where did you go??” – Marshall, How I Met Your Mother I only have three rules for the couples I work with (only three) and other than that, they are rarely going to hear the words “can’t” or “must” come out of my mouth. Rule #1 you’ve heard from me a thousand… |
