How to make your own succulent terrarium centerpieces
I have a total hard-on for succulents, seriously you should see my balcony it’s crazy out there. Anyway Dragon Lady once showed us her monster movie wedding invitations and now she’s showing us how she made her succulent terrarium centerpieces.
The five rules of drama-free wedding planning
I’ve noticed in planning my wedding that people are questioning my decisions a lot more than they usually do. People, especially families, don’t tend to question other life decisions as much as they do weddings. With that in mind, here are five rules for wedding planning that are incredibly sensible.
Wedding accessories (and classy weapons!?) from the Broken Plate Pendant Co.
Let me just start by saying, I knew that it was offbeat sponsor LOVE when I saw The Broken Plate Pendant Co‘s china knuckles that double as one bad-ass necklace! Juliet Ames is a Baltimore, MD crafter who makes The Broken Pendant Co.’s contemporary jewelry from recycled china. This jewelry is also a great option for brides and grooms who would like to incorporate recycled materials into their big day.
A Skyped elopement in Austin, Texas
Amanda and Jason met on an online dating service, so since they had technology to thank for their meeting, it’s not surprising that it became a HUGE part of their elopement. For their wedding their guests turned of their phones and turned on their cameras for a Skyped elopement!
OPEN THREAD: Is keeping my ex-husband’s last name disrespectful to my fiance?
I feel greatly conflicted. At this stage in my life, I resent the burden of having to change my name (again) when men have the privilege of bypassing this antiquated and gendered tradition. As a woman, why must this “choice” be thrust upon me and why must I face judgment from others? How do I respond to others who feel that retaining my current last name is disrespectful to my fiance?
Dina and Desiree: Screw you, earthquake — we’re going to honeymoon in Japan!
Dina and Desiree went on their Japanese honeymoon a month after the Tohoku earthquake. Japan was still under a travel advisory by the Australian government — according to them, they shouldn’t have travelled to Tokyo. But their honeymoon went off without a hitch.