At first glance, a house wedding would seem to be the most cost-effective option compared to a restaurant, resort or hotel. Dig a bit deeper, though, and the ledger starts to add up, particularly if you're having a larger event. If it's a rental house, there is likely an additional site fee to compensate for the additional wear and tear on the house, electricity and water usage and additional ... [ Read More ]
15 Wedding Day Beauty Hacks
Hey Lazy Bride, are you ready for your close up? Your wedding day is all about you (really and truly) so prepare yourself to be the focus of a gazillion photos. In our ongoing endeavors to help brides stay lazy and happy, our team of intrepid researchers has compiled the following list of 15 beauty hacks to keep you looking and feeling fabulous. **This post contains affiliate links and I ... [ Read More ]
7 Ceremony Rituals for A Wedding
Looking to bring some meaningful ritual into your wedding ceremony? Consider incorporating one of the following ideas... Handfasting - although it is associated with the ancient Celts, the tying of the couple's hands together with a cloth to symbolize the joining of their lives, is an important part of the Orthodox wedding ceremony as well. Due to its association with the Pagan Celts, some ... [ Read More ]
Real Weddings, Real Talk – Martini Mondays
Happy Monday, Lazy Brides! What better way to kick off the week than with some honest to goodness real talk about wedding planning. Like REAL talk. Nothing sugar coated or glossed over - instead, open dialogue that's not afraid to look into the darker corners of the tulle trenches that all those swoon-worthy blogs would prefer you don't discuss (similar to bringing up politics or religion at the ... [ Read More ]
Cocktail Friday – Hibiscus Punch
It's a grey, rainy day so I thought I'd brighten the mood with this bright punch recipe. I mean, really, don't you just want to dive right into that photo? It looks like an entire mariachi band is playing a rockabilly-version of La Bamba in a pitcher. You say 'Party', I yell 'Fiesta'! Hibiscus flowers are also knows as flor de Jamaica and are commonly used in Latino kitchens. Personally, I'm ... [ Read More ]
Tips on Tipping Your Wedding Vendors
Whom to tip and how much seems to be one of the most confusing areas of wedding planning for couples. Without further adieu, here is the skinny on gratuities from the queen of etiquette, Peggy Post (Emily Post's great-grand daughter-in-law). In short, professionals are only tipped for extraordinary service. Business owners (ie videographer, florist, photographer, planner) are not expected to be ... [ Read More ]
Do You Really Need Champagne for a Toast?
There's one question I hear over and over from couples - do they really have to serve champagne for the toast at the wedding reception? Short answer...no. Nowhere is it decreed that 'thou shalt serve bubbly at thy wedding'. Seriously, you don't need to fork out extra money for champagne (the real stuff from Champagne, France which is pricey) or sparkling wine (same process but usually ... [ Read More ]
Unplugged Wedding Ceremony – Yay or Nay?
The ceremony -one of the most emotional moments in your life as you pledge your commitment to your beloved before your closest family and friends. As you look out to the gathering of your nearest and dearest, you're overcome...by a sea of iPhones, iPads and digital cameras. No one is paying attention as they're all focused on 'getting the shot'. You turn to your partner, about to kiss for the ... [ Read More ]
Cocktail Friday – Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail
Happy Friday all! Today we're toasting the weekend with a Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail, a divine creation by Alanna over at The Bojon Gourmet, a fabulous blog for anyone who is a foodie and appreciates gorgeous food photos and styling. She's sharing her Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail, which uses the smokiness of rye for a complex cocktail that marries the flavours of peach with rosemary ... [ Read More ]
How To Tie a Bow Tie
So the boys are sporting bow ties for the wedding. Tres chic. Only problem is, no one knows how to tie one on (well, not in the literal sense) and those clip on kind are only for the kiddos or the guys with pocket protectors. Check out this video from The Gentleman's Gazette on how to tie a bow tie. Still flummoxed? Check out this handy diagram. Print out the two pages, tape them by the ... [ Read More ]
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