Bridelines's Blog – May 2009 Archive (7)

Do you ever wonder why people spend money on professional engagement photos?



We certainly do!





These engagement photos are yet another modern day wedding trend appearing on the scene in recent years. Unlike the rediscovery of peace sign necklaces and neon colored nail polish, this trend seems to be a new frontier. We have all seen Facebook pages laden with black and white photos of a couple skipping through a beautiful park scene or frolicking on a trendy NYC… Continue

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Don't Make a Decision You Might Regret...



Weddings are full of important decisions. Venues, bands, flowers, caterers, jewelers, invitations, photographers, bridal party gifts – there are endless decisions to be made. Bridelines wants to help our brides make these important decisions.



We are asking all married ladies, vendors, wedding planners or just girls who know about this planning stuff to help out all those ladies in the midst… Continue

Whether to invite friends with a plus 1 can become a very uncomfortable situation.





As the bride/groom, you are trying to manage costs wherever you can and inviting your single friend with a date usually doesn’t take precedent over adding extra dessert (although maybe it should because fyi...no one eats the dessert). There are no set rules when it comes to the plus 1 issue, but there are a variety of situations that should be considered.



Regardless, you are bound to… Continue

A best man once said…”I've heard that a best man speech should be as long as it takes for the groom to make love...so thanks everyone, enjoy the night”



Why is a best man speech usually so much funnier than a maid of honor speech?



And now that rehearsal dinners are the mandatory pre-game event, there are entire nights dedicated to men trumping women. With rehearsal dinners popping up as often as Internet photos of Adam Lambert, we thought it was important to inform… Continue

For the past year, your best friends and siblings supported your obsession with dresses, seating arrangements and save-the date cards. Your bridesmaids played silly games at your destination bachelorette party and summoned their artistic talent to create a “hat made of ribbons” at your bridal shower. Your big day is almost here and your bridesmaids will be there to help you bustle your dress and toast to your upcoming marriage.



To thank your bridesmaids for their help, patience and… Continue

Bridezilla: "A woman who, in the course of planning her wedding, exercises or attempts to exercise an high degree of control over all or many minor details of the ceremony and reception."



*please take this post in good humor. If you get offended easily, maybe you should stop reading…now…*



Based on your responses we have consolidated some of our favorite bridezilla stories to share. It's time for the real stories, submitted by our readers, and reviewed by Brideliners. If… Continue

“He’s just not that into you.” Why can't women ever be that honest? Women are constantly letting their friends down easy, with excuses or half-truths:



“He does like you, he’s just really busy with work”

“I do want to come to your 3rd bridal shower in New Jersey, I just think I might have to take care of my mother's dog”

“Spending a weekend with your bossy sisters and loud crazy college friends really sounds wonderful.”



As the type of friends who routinely… Continue