Aesthetic vs. identity: how cool are you with changing your look as a bridesmaid?
Remember this post about how to be an offbeat bridesmaid in a traditional wedding and where to draw the line with changing your look to suit the bride’s wishes? If you’re reading this site, chances are you’ve been there. Maybe more than once. We’ve got some follow-up real talk from reader Vanda that we needed to share…
I’m both maid of honor AND best woman at my best friends’ wedding
My friends Beth and Eric (formerly Beth and Katrina!) are getting married, and I’m both the maid of honor AND the best woman. Yeah. Even for somebody completely qualified to fulfill these roles, this is a daunting task, and I am probably one of the least qualified people to be given such an honor. Balancing both of these roles is challenging no matter how much I care for both of them. Especially when they come into conflict. Here’s how I’m handling it…
The groomsmen can rock “getting ready” shots, too!
We already know that bridesmaids often hold getting ready court in awesome robes, matching shirts, and even onesies. But what are the groomsmen doing to compete for the awesomeness title? In the case of Fran and Tony’s superhero wedding, they’re upping the groomsmen getting ready game with their own lingerie.
32 geeky, chic, and kick-ass wedding party flasks for all your boozing needs
In need of some geeky or chic wedding party flasks for bridesmaid and groomsman gifts or wedding celebration libations? Maybe you just want to snag a few of these for your registry. Either way, I’ve rounded up some of the most kick-ass flasks for your wedding party, friends, or just for you. From octopodes to steampunk to unicorns to fake smartphones, these run the gamut of awesome. (Pro tip: set up a universal registry on Amazon to immediately add these things to YOUR registry or shopping list.)
Could your BFF say no to these funny wedding party invitations?
Say it with love, say it with beer, say it with mock threat (which ya’ll know is totally fake!), or even say it with chocolate… there’s always a kick-ass way to ask your wedding party crew to be by your side for all of the shenanigans. These funny wedding party invitations hit all the sweet, silly, and personal spots to honor your relationship. Round up your bridesmaids, groomsmen, bridesguys, groomsgirls, and all those you love most and invite them to be a part of your posse with these funny wedding party invitations.
5 things to do when your best friend said no to being in the wedding
About three days after getting engaged, I texted my best friend to quickly confirm that he would, indeed, be in my wedding party. His response was… not what I was expecting. Here’s how I dealt with it.
In a sadness tailspin, I reached out to my future husband, who was in the midst of a two hour work meeting. So I reached out to my ex-husband (who knows our relationship the best of anyone) and he had some awesome advice for anyone who has a best friend that said no to being in your wedding party…