I chuckled at the Cambridge Dictionary’s online definition of “put the cart before the horse.” The sentence they use to explain the saying is: “aren’t you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you’ve even been invited to it?” We’re talking about your wedding today and how … Read more
Politely requesting money instead of gifts for your wedding is a fine art, but these days, it’s more common than you’d think. Traditionally, couples would welcome the flood of kitchen appliances, home electronics, and matching dinner mats that would arrive at their doorstep post-wedding day. Their sparkling new home would be filled with physical wedding … Read more
Get everyone into the spirit with shot glass wedding favors! Not only can they be used for “one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, FLOOR!”, but cleverly chosen wedding shot glasses can be incorporated into your decor, as votives or holders for miniature cacti (especially for Mexican themed weddings). Personalize them with your initials, wedding date, … Read more
If you’re a bride that comes from a big, close-knit family, no doubt you’ll have a lot to consider when it comes to choosing bridesmaids. You might choose your sister, or long-time bestie to be your maid-of-honor, but when it comes to bridesmaids, there’s a lot more flexibility! Your friends and cousins are great candidates to … Read more
Wanting to get a special gift for the bride on her upcoming wedding day, but unsure which direction to go? While there are many non-physical gift items that a bride might appreciate, such as gift certificates to her favorite spa, tickets to an upcoming show that she’s a fan of, etc… we think that on … Read more
Finding the perfect wedding gift for a Catholic couple can be difficult. The right religious wedding gift will inspire a couple’s love for Christ and be something that they’ll cherish forever, but what do you get? Well, we’ve gathered some Catholic wedding gifts ideas! And we’re sure there’s something on our list that any couple … Read more
The bride may be the main character at the bridal shower, but the celebration couldn’t happen without the hostess. She took care of the logistics, games, food and drink, guest list, venue, and more — the least you can do is thank her for her efforts with a thoughtful gift. Check out our list of … Read more
A wedding day is such a gift to all attending; first, you watch a couple in love proclaim and solidify their promise to each other. Then you get to eat, drink and be merry with friends and family! Most would say that the wedding day is really about the bride (don’t worry, grooms, we still … Read more
Some wedding traditions are a bit cuckoo, but we love ’em anyway. One tradition, in particular, stems from a centuries-old wedding rhyme used to help brides ward off the so-called “evil eye.” The evil eye comes from superstitions in ancient Rome and Greece. Long ago, it was believed that a malicious glare could infect victims … Read more
If you’re getting married soon, deciding on gifts for both sets of parents can be difficult! We don’t blame you, there’s a lot of inspiration, ideas, and options out there to choose from. When shopping for a gift for the father of the groom, you want to be sure to show your appreciation for this … Read more
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