Every now and then, couples will ask me if it is okay to send an electronic wedding invitation instead of a paper invitation. While I think electronic notices are okay for save-the-dates, I think that paper invitations still rule when it comes for your wedding. Here’s why — 1. Your invitation sets the tone for […]
Agreeing to marry your soulmate naturally evokes happiness. But, how do you keep the happiness going? Many say it takes work. We say it’s in the little details of the daily habits couples practice to influence their happiness throughout their wedding engagement. Check out the six “super habits” that we believe make a difference — 1. […]
If you are looking for a luxurious non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during a winter weekend with your girlfriends, check out this lavender hot cocoa recipe. Ingredients — Four (4) cups of Whole Milk (I actually prefer vanilla soy milk because it’s a little easier on the stomach and a little bit sweeter) 1/3 cup of […]
If you love shopping for your significant other, but you can never remember his or her size, download and print out these complimentary “Fiancé Size Card” or “Fiancée Size Card” (created by LePenn Designs). And, check it out — These cards include a line for a ring size, just in case you want to pop […]
If you have ever been a student in one of my classes at Prince Georges Community College, you have probably heard me ask the young men to remove their hats while sitting in my classroom. Believe me, I realize that I am old school — When I ask young men in my class to remove […]
Our entire team loves a good cosmo, so this winter white twist gives this classic drink a seasonal look and feel — Ingredients for the Beverage — Two (2) ounces of Vodka One (1) ounce of White Cranberry Juice ¾ ounces of Cointreau Triple Sec One (1) ounce of Fresh Lime Juice Ingredients for the […]
You’ve probably heard that the most effective way to trim your wedding expenses is by trimming your overall guest list. So, how do you do that when you are unsure of who gets to bring a guest to your wedding and who doesn’t? Our rule of thumb is that the wedding guest and his/her “plus […]
So, here we are again — trying to navigate the nuances of wedding planning while waiting to see if the federal government is going to shut down. Here is a list of recommendations we learned while planning weddings during the last federal government shutdown a few years ago — (BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT) Know […]