Apr. 12, 2021

4 reasons we had no wedding party: Why we skipped the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and everyone else

I see so much talk online about "Do I need a wedding party?" Or "Are bridesmaids necessary?" And then there's "What if my wedding party is uneven?" I'm here to say you can skip ALL THESE QUESTIONS, by having no attendants at all. Here are four reasons why we decided to have no wedding party.

Mar. 15, 2021

My daughter-in-law won't let me throw a bridal shower for her!

Hi! I'm a mother of the groom, and I've been so excited to throw my future daughter-in-law a bridal shower! I'm so excited to introduce her to my friends in a quieter environment, and just have some good old fashioned fun. But she says she wants no bridal shower… I think she's being really selfish. What should I do? -FMIL

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Dec. 11, 2020

I had a microwedding, here's how I minimized hurt feelings from guests

I only had a dozen guests at my wedding. For those of you who may also be having tiny microweddings due to Covid, here's my advice for how to talk to guests who weren't invited and may be dealing with hurt feelings…

Nov. 30, 2020

Should I invite my dad and brother to my wedding, if they don't like my fiance?

My boyfriend and I have now lived together for over a year and a half, and have decided to get married (yay!)… But my dad and my older brother still don't like him. Do I ask them to come to the wedding, or no?

Aug. 28, 2020

How to have unique wedding toasts that feel less sexist

If you're dreading your best man's speech ("Thank you for the booze, I'm so funny and has anyone here not seen the groom naked yet, because you're about to!!") here are five ways to help keep your wedding toasts feeling awesome.

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Jun. 5, 2020

Updated wedding registry etiquette

Wedding registries have changed, especially for Offbeat Brides, and wedding registry etiquette has also changed. Etiquette can help reduce the stress and strife that can come up around registries, though. Check out our practical tips.