My Big Fat Engagement – Engagement Advice & Warnings

As promised, I am sharing from the positive side of my old copy of “You an Your Wedding” (written by Winifred Gray, first published 1959 – see my earlier post). The Bridesmaids’ Party According to this book, the “bridesmaids’ party is usually a luncheon” – it can be hosted by the bride, her mother, the [...]

I think I’m a pretty confident person; perhaps I’m not the most social creature in the room, but I get by. After I got engaged, however, I found myself in a whole new world of rules and manners. I have to admit, I felt a bit lost. Perhaps even trashy. It sucked. Luckily my mom [...]

Here are the first 5 things you should do once your partner proposes. (Right after you say ‘yes’!) 1. Buy lots of wedding magazines. This is the fun part – feel free to go a little crazy. Spend some time looking through them and tear out things that you like. Tip: Get an accordion folder [...]