January 31, 2023

 W is for Water

A caring couple will provide bottles of cold water to their guests before, during and after an outdoor ceremony during the hot and humid weather.

January 30, 2023

 V is for Queen Victoria

When Queen Victoria got married she started the trend of wearing a white bridal gown.

January 29, 2023

 U is for Uncle

If the Bride's Father is deceased or not available, the Bride's Uncle can walk her down the aisle and/or give her away.

January 28, 2023

 Eva Szakacs and Tamas Lenart were married on the 28th of January.

January 27, 2023

 Buffy and  Dimitrios Yatos renewed their wedding vows on the 27th of January.

January 26, 2023

 T is for Tuxedo

A Tuxedo is formal wear and it should look like formal wear.  Take the time to go to a men's formal wear store to get ideas and advice and a proper fitting.  Many years ago I conducted a wedding for a couple who put their wedding day attire at the bottom of the priority list.  This Groom's tuxedo did not fit properly and it was very wrinkled.

January 25, 2023

 On the 25th of January, Sheena Karns and Michael Griffin said, "We do!"

January 24, 2023

 S is for Seamstress

Unless you are a professional seamstress or a professional dressmaker, I do not recommend hemming or altering your own bridal gown.  Many years ago, I had a Bride tell me that she and her sister hemmed her bridal gown with glue the night before her wedding because she kept putting off contacting a professional to do that.  As the Bride walked down the aisle, it was obvious that something was wrong with the hemline.

January 23, 2023

 R is for Registry

I have been asked many times if it is appropriate for a couple to open a Gift Registry if they have been previously married.  If there are items that neither of you have, but like to have, then, of course, list those items.  The items that you select should pertain to both of you as a couple or as a family.  On more than one occasion I have been asked if it's appropriate to list items that are specific to a child or children, and the answer is "No".

January 22, 2023

 Kelly Densel and Tom Ohm were joined in matrimony on the 22nd of January.

January 21, 2023

 On the 23rd of January, Brittany Hesser and Matthew Parker said, "We do!"

January 20, 2023

 On the 20th of January, Dorothy and Robert Bright said, "We do again!".

January 19, 2023

 Q is for Quaker Wedding Ceremony

A Quaker Wedding Ceremony is similar to Quaker church service.  It is a simple ceremony that is led by the Bride and Groom and supported by a few friends, relatives or church members.

January 18, 2023

 Barbara Ulrich and John Veselka Jr. were joined in matrimony on the 18th of January.

January 17, 2023

 On the 17th of January, Shannon M Newman and Stephen H Fuller said, "We do!"

January 16, 2023

 Q is for Queen

There are traditionally four sizes of beds and mattresses - twin size, double or full size, queen size and king size.  Most newlyweds purchase a queen or king size.

January 15, 2023

 Elizabeth A Higgins and Eric J Malle were joined in matrimony on the 15th of January.

January 14, 2023

 Karen Gregory and Robert Schalk were joined in matrimony on the 14th of January.

January 13, 2023

 Jennifer A Heinley and Franklin B Davis were joined in matrimony on the 13th of January.

January 12, 2023

 P is for Pasta

Yes, it is okay to have a Pasta Station at your reception.  A variety of pasta sauces will make your guests happy.

January 11, 2023

 Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were married on the 11th of January.

January 10, 2023

 O is for Office Supplies

Did you know that a lot of your wedding paper trousseau (invitations, envelopes, Thank You notes, etc) can be obtained at or through at an Office Supply Store.

January 9. 2023

 N is for New family

When you get married you will probably inherit "a new family".  If it is possible, both families should meet before the wedding ceremony.  I once married a Bride and Groom who dated all through high school and three years afterwards and neither family met the other family.

January 8, 2023

 M is for Museum

Yes, you can have your ceremony and/or reception at a museum. 

January 7, 2024

 Emma Lyday and Sean Wilson were married on the 7th day of January.

January 6, 2023

 Terri Levy and Hector Melendez were joined in matrimony on the 6th of January.

January 5, 2023

 M is for Make-up

If you are planning on having your make-up done professionally on your wedding day then you should have a practice session about 7 - 10 days before your wedding day.

January 4, 2023

 L is for Life Insurance

If you have life insurance, then you need to change it or update it after your wedding ceremony.  Your Insurance Agent may ask for a copy of your Certificate of Marriage (the official and legal proof of your marriage).  

And if you do not have life insurance, then you need to get some because your spouse needs to be protected.  And once again, your may be asked for a copy of your Certificate of Marriage.

January 3, 2023

 Melissa F Darrah and Christopher L Scaramuzzino were married on the 3rd day of January.

January 2, 2023

 L is for Label Machine

I do not recommend using a label machine for mailing out invitations.  Invitations are considered social events not a business transaction.

January 1, 2023

 Amanda Geiser and Dustin Hartman were joined in matrimony on the first day of the year, January 1.