I know certain women who always pack for their better half. They count socks, underwear and fold collared shirts with care. It just so happens that my groom has immaculate suitcase skills, while I frequently forget items and tend to take too much. Nonetheless, the title of this article reflects packing for two days, rather […]

In most circumstances I avoid working up until the very last minute. I write well in advance of due dates, edit to no end and embrace excess time to make a change or two, if necessary. Wedding planners, however, often work best up until the very last minute. With less than three weeks before our […]

A few months back, if readers remember, I mentioned the idea of a couple’s bachelor(ette). After attending my own parties this past weekend, I will admit that I have grown immeasurably from the mindset of that post. I have transformed from a young (22), naïve fiancé to a still quite young (24) yet capable bride. […]

Yesterday, I spent my twenty-fourth birthday wearing two tiaras. After all, birthday hats never go out of style. a timeless accessory and a forever friend. Bridal tiaras, however, are treasured because they are ephemeral. This was my last birthday as a single Sarah. Aside from waking up to two-dozen pink roses on my doorstep, I […]

The Huffington Post began a recent article with a bold warning: Ladies and Gents, “Run for your (social) lives. Wedding season is here.” Unfortunately for the ladies in the wedding party, no matter how fast they run, the bride will surely catch every one of them! Here comes the bride… As a bride-to-be, I am […]

There are so many details to consider when preparing the seating chart for your wedding. Who should be seated closest to the dance floor? Is it okay to mix colleagues and college friends at the same table? Although all of these questions are legitimate, I have learned that there is no perfect formula for assigning […]

When I was newly engaged, I used to dream about two specific moments at my future wedding: Walking down the aisle Waltzing into the ballroom as Mr. and Mrs. Peterman Big reality check: there is an entire DAY before the MOMENT of exchanging “I Do’s.” My mom called me yesterday to chat after she had […]

I am very lucky that the MOTB (mother of the bride) is also my wedding planner. Each time we chat there is another obvious detail to discuss. Since I am living in the south and “commuting” to all wedding related appointments, I am constantly calculating my next flight. I am truly blessed to have such […]

Every wedding I have attended has been sweet, loving and full of heartfelt expressions from enthusiastic guests. Of course, sometimes there are trivial comments from certain attendees, and the only one I’ve ever made was to shorten the toasts! Although I enjoy tearing up from the emotional parents of the bride and groom and perhaps […]