When it comes to wedding traditions, all I know is old, new, borrowed, and blue. It never crossed my mind how unusual this tradition is until I read up on other countries and their way of celebrating. For example, it never occurred to me that a bride’s dress would be any color other than white. I understood that wedding dresses worldwide were different, but white always stuck out as the color of a new beginning. It’s normal nowadays to see traditions being broken, and couples carving out a new path to create their own customs. via GIPHY As old of a custom it may seem, several cultures still require the…
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For a substantial part of my young adult life, I was not too fond of weddings. Seriously? Two people decide to spend their lives together and want the whole world to know? Yuck. As my mind matured and a mimosa at ten in the morning became a thing of the past, I slowly began to embrace them. Whenever I’d receive an invitation, I’d feel like a kid on Christmas morning. Why the sudden change in rationality, you ask? I’ve realized that weddings are ceremonies where two people decide to spend the rest of their lives together and wish for the world to know! It goes deeper than booze and learning…
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Here Are 5 Horror Films to Keep You up at Night If you’re a fan of horror films and watching movies where someone’s chopping another’s body like they’re short on meat for dinner, we cannot be friends. Fun fact about me: I got kicked out of the AMC for excessive screaming when watching Insidious. Excessive screaming. Isn’t that the point of these films? I never like to think of myself as a weak-hearted and generally very wussy person, but there are exceptions…horror films. I don’t care if this is “the best horror film you’ve seen in forever.” I don’t want to hear the plot, Karen; I am fragile. When I…
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When it comes to planning anything, my mind automatically brings up the most useful invention known to humankind: the list. Lists are lifesavers when planning events, especially events that you’re planning for others, require tons of brainstorming, and attention to every detail. While this article may sound like it’s about the wonders of lists and how I personally can’t live without them, it’s not. Planning a baby shower can sometimes feel similar to planning a wedding. No, that’s not an over-exaggeration as both events do demand hard work and full heartedness. via GIPHY You have to go through the guest list, discover a theme, figure out what foods to prepare,…
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If you’re thinking of having a backyard wedding, then it could only mean one thing… you’re a Pinterest addict. This is a judge-free zone, so don’t panic. It is not- as my siblings like to call it- an older people’s app. Why are backyard weddings becoming so popular nowadays? There are several reasons, but the most popular are flexibility, familiarity, personal, and of course, cheaper. While this event combines comfort, close family, and your magical touch to every little thing, keep in mind, it also requires more planning, anticipation, and attention to detail. via GIPHY Who will decorate the backyard? Which vendors are available to come to your home? Who’s…
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Ah, summer. Childhood memories come flooding back, reminding you that the only fun break you had as a child was indeed in the summer. There were no responsibilities, no errands to run, no assignments due. Just you and your friends chasing down the ice-cream truck and chilling in the pool at the YMCA. I’m sure if you can turn back time, you would, but being an adult isn’t so bad. For one, you can finally take a sip of beer when grandpa offers it without your parents going at it with him. via GIPHY Curfew? Nope. You can also stay up as late as you want. I mean, you probably…
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Ah, the wedding registry. It started as a tradition to inform your guests which kitchen appliances you desire or if you prefer China over crystal. Thanks to the never-ending advancement of technology, you no longer have to stroll through a Bed, Bath, and Beyond with a scanner and unraveling indecisiveness. Yes, you now have several places that not only offer the appliances you need but also websites such as Present Value and Honey Fund that allow your guests to send you money instead of writing checks. I mean, come on, it’s 2020, who even writes checks anymore? Your possibilities are endless, so settling for traditional is a thing of the…
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If you have the honor to plan the bride’s bachelorette party, I have three words for you: it’s rager time. And by rager time, I do mean exactly what the bride requested, not stepping out of bounds and planning an event she might be uncomfortable with because you thought you knew better. If you think all bachelorette parties consist of strippers, unlimited alcohol, and a penis-shaped pinata, I’ve got some news for you: uhm…they don’t. With the way Hollywood portrays them in films, it’s almost impossible not to think of Vegas, dance clubs, and blacking out by the end of the night with no recollection of anything the next morning. …
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Weddings. We love them, right? For many of us, it’s one of the biggest -and possibly happiest- days of our lives. The road to planning a wedding…well, it’s a bumpy road full of headaches, tears, and uncertainty. There’s some joy in there somewhere, but let’s be honest, everything settles after the wedding. The result is a beautiful ceremony celebrating the love of two souls, so it can’t be that bad. As you stroll down this road trying to find the perfect dress, venue, theme, cake, and more- one of the things you may encounter on the highs and lows of this adventure is wedding insurance. Now, if you just read…
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With the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spreading throughout the world, no one is certain of what’s to happen in the next couple of weeks, months, and possibly years. Hopefully, it never reaches that extent, and life can resume to how it was sooner than later. The last few months have taken their toll on individuals, mentally, physically, and financially. According to NBC News, “The coronavirus outbreak made America’s job market go from 60 to zero in the blink of an eye.” With its toll on mental health, cortisol levels are soaring at an all-time high as people struggle to understand what the future holds. via GIPHY Will their state reopen? Do…
