Lauren Stone 
You may have heard the phrase “shotgun wedding” before, but aside from bad movie plots, you might not be entirely sure of its true meaning… What is a shotgun wedding? Do they still happen? Are they frowned upon? What Does a “Shotgun Wedding” Actually Mean? Put simply, a shotgun wedding is a wedding that takes … Read more
Firstly, there are no hard and fast rules on who pays for what when it comes to a wedding. Every couple is different, every situation is different and no two couples are working with the same budget. It may have once been the tradition for the bride’s parents to pay for pretty much everything, but … Read more
Surely people shouting out to object during a wedding ceremony, only happens in films, right? When did you last actually hear the words “speak now or forever hold your peace” in a wedding ceremony? And if you have, when did anything but silence ensue in real life? Well, wedding objections can happen! Granted not very … Read more
Creating your wedding party is not only meant to be a fun part of the journey, but it’s a crucial part of the planning process and a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly! An honor reserved only for your closest family and friends; your groomsmen are chosen to stand by your side for the day, … Read more
While your full attention is undoubtedly on planning your dream wedding day, don’t forget about the fun pre-wedding events that you also get to partake in! Your bridesmaids may be planning you a surprise bridal shower, or you may even be thinking of organizing a wedding shower of your own. But wait, aren’t they the … Read more
Being asked to take the role of maid of honor is a major privilege in this life; an honor one might say! So what exactly is included in this critical role? And how can you be the best right-hand woman possible for your bride? Whether it’s an intimate wedding with a tight budget and ten … Read more
You’ve been flaunting that rock on your left hand for quite some time, and you’re probably so preoccupied with wedding planning that you haven’t considered what happens to your precious engagement ring during your wedding ceremony. You might have even just realized you may have to take it off! But where do you put it?? … Read more
Engagement rings, wedding rings, wedding bands… when you’re planning a wedding there is a lot you’re suddenly meant to know about jewelry! The circle of the ring is said to represent the cycle of life within which we all exist, and the tradition of exchanging rings within a wedding ceremony is still a very important … Read more
Being a bridesmaid is a truly BRILLIANT experience. It is a total honor to be asked, and there are so many great parts of it, but some aspects can be a little trickier. If you are a bridesmaid and wondering whether you should buy a wedding gift or not for the couple, the simple answer … Read more
Hmmm, this is a tricky one. Can you really wear black to a wedding ceremony? Perhaps in the past, this would have been frowned upon at a traditional wedding, but hey, we can wear whatever wedding attire we want now – right? Well, it’s not quite that simple, and we really don’t want to offend … Read more
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