Getting Married

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The commitments of marriage involve more than just wedding day vows. You are now responsible for another person’s future. Marriage is the first of many life events shared with your spouse. As you begin your journey, be prepared for the unexpected.

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Bad Weather + Wedding = ?

This winter has been especially aggressive. Even down here in sunny Florida we've faced 30 degree days and high electric bills. Since so many people love the thought of a winter wedding, I was wonder…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Feb 10.

Holiday Weddings

Is anyone getting married over the holiday or right into the new year? I can't imagine trying to add another event into an already full season, but maybe it's actually easier since all of your family…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Dec. 22, 2009.

Splitting time

When I got married, one of the most difficult challenges we faced was deciding how to split time among our families for the holidays. Initially we'd spend Thanksgiving with my husband's family and Ch…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Nov. 25, 2009.

Saving money as a newlywed

This is an interesting post about saving money as a newlywed--even without the bad economy, it's not as easy to merge money styles as you may think.

Started by Yolander Prinzel Oct. 30, 2009.

Dealing with Vendor Disputes

Many vendors who make your wedding a day to remember don't get the balance of their fee until the day of the wedding. How do you handle disputes over service and contract breeches on the day of your…

Tagged: tact, disputes, wedding, contracts

Started by Yolander Prinzel Oct. 26, 2009.

Song Ideas for Mother/Groom Dance at Reception 3 Replies

Does anyone have any good song suggestions for the mother of the groom dance at the reception?

Started by Alison Tanner. Last reply by Yolander Prinzel Sep. 22, 2009.

Keeping Wedding Guest List Under Control 1 Reply

Just in the last month, two more friends of mine got engaged and set dates in 2010. Now a lot of our shared friends (myself included) are sitting there wondering if we are going to get invited. Afte…

Started by Jamie Bull. Last reply by Yolander Prinzel Sep. 11, 2009.

Bridezilla? 7 Replies

I have the worst addiction to the show Bridezilla on WE. I don't know why...sometimes those shows are so contrived though. Has anyone experienced actually being a Bridezilla? I think I was kind of a…

Started by Yolander Prinzel. Last reply by Yolander Prinzel Sep. 7, 2009.

Get Some Free Stuff for Your Wedding

WARNING: I have not vetted any of these sites, so please let us know if you notice anything that seems suspicious. This is a great resource for anyone getting married on a tight budget--free wedding…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Aug. 31, 2009.

Long distance woes 4 Replies

About three weeks ago I had to move away from my fiance. Although I have been trying to keep busy to make the time pass quickly before we are together again, I have been feeling withdrawn in other as…

Started by Rough Times. Last reply by Yolander Prinzel Aug. 24, 2009.

Origami Wedding Favors 2 Replies

I was at a friend's wedding this weekend and they had really creative wedding favors. The bride just went back to school so they found creative ways to do the whole day on a tight budget, but did a…

Started by Jamie Bull. Last reply by Jamie Bull Aug. 17, 2009.

Getting Married...with pets....

I've often wonder how two people with different pets teach or train their animals to get along before they marry. Does anyone have any experience with this? What about marrying someone with an allerg…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Aug. 12, 2009.

Top 10 Wedding Songs

As I was updating the LifeDialog Twitter, one of our followers sent out a link to their top ten wedding songs. It made me wonder, what are your top 10 wedding songs? Would they be romantic, funny, o…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Jul. 28, 2009.

Reasonable Budgets

When my husband and I got married, it was just he and I and the lady at the courthouse. I've always been pretty private about stuff like that and never really wanted it to be a big event so I have tr…

Started by Yolander Prinzel Jul. 23, 2009.

Bridal Show Tips

1. Bring at least 2 people with you. The Houston Bridal Extravaganza Show is apparently the largest in the US and had around 600 companies and 900 booths. You’ll need the extra hands for holding stuf…

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