Save money with a cake and punch reception
Once upon a time (okay, mostly in the ’40s and ’50s), before weddings became huge social events, they were typically held in a church with a cake and punch reception directly followed in the basement. So, what would all of this look like in money and time? Here’s how a cake and punch reception would go down AND save you money…
Use the glass-clinking tradition as peace-keeping hack
The more I think about the glass clinking tradition, the more I think I may use it as a tactic for peace-keeping.
Break the dance floor ice with an instructor-led group dance
Sometimes the dance floor is hopping, and sometimes… well, it’s not. If you want to make sure the dance floor gets going, you can hire a dance instructor to teach everyone a simple dance. Everyone who wants to join in can learn a new dance and get people feeling comfortable busting a move.
Have your guests sign postcards as your guest book
One detail I loved from Lisa and Kevin’s garden party comfort food wedding (outside of their amazing menu!) was their postcard guest book.
9 tips for a disability-friendly wedding (…especially when you’re not visibly disabled)
Unless I’m moving around none of my disabilities are particularly visible. However amongst our guests we had lots of friends and relatives with health issues of varying degrees and severity. We chose our venue and all the details of the day based on what would make everything as comfortable as possible for everyone invited. Unfortunately I pretty much forgot to take into account my own health. In hindsight, these are the things I learned or wish I’d have done at my own wedding…
Stop the violence against glassware: 6 glass-clinking alternatives
Are you like me — a person who HATES the glass-clinking tradition? If you aren’t comfortable kissing on command, or bringing out the bitch face, here are some useful glass clinking alternatives from Offbeat Bride readers…