Hey, It's Okay....

Glamour magazine has a column every month called "Hey, It's Okay". It is a list of things to be okay with. I thought I would do something like this but a wedding version.

Hey, It's Okay...

To not want to do the hokey pokey, dollar dance or chicken dance at your reception.

To not have "matchy matchy" bridesmaids.

To wear tennis shoes under your ball gown. You can always glitter them up to make them fancy, and your feet won't hurt.

To buy your dress at Costco. Not crazy about that idea? Some stores like J.Crew also sell wedding dresses.

To not like white tuxedo jackets. Just makes me want to buy an ice cream from them.

For something to go wrong. This is a huge event and chances are something will go wrong. Fix it and move on. Don't ruin your whole day because of it.

To watch Say Yes to the Dress, Bridalplasty and other wedding shows. Even if you are not getting married.

If someone steps on your dress. It was an accident and it is bound to happen when you are wearing a white dress with a 4 foot train.

To not want to spend your life savings on a wedding.

Cake Cutting Fees... Take That!

Who doesn't love cupcakes?!

I know that cupcakes are all the rage right now. In fact I have a few cupcake items in my kitchen. And, I know that it is popular right now to have cupcakes instead of wedding cake. What I didn't think of, is what a smart idea this is for getting rid of your cake cutting fee. Cupcakes can cost a bit more, because of the decorations, but if you keep them simple, you might save money.

Just be sure to check with your venue and weigh out the difference in price, no cake cutting fee to cupcake fee. Personally, I would still buy a small cake to use as the centerpiece of the cake table and for the traditional cutting of the cake.

But, I hate having to pay for something I can't see. So, for me this would be the way to say Take That... Cake Cutting Fee! Ha!

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Littlest Attendants

It is easy to forget our littlest attendants on this very busy grown up day. Usually, the bride purchases gifts for them along with the rest of the bridal party. But, here are a couple of things you can do to make the day go smoothly for them.

Ask your caterer if they can make a special kid friendly meal for your younger guest. Mac and Cheese or Chicken Fingers would be a hit, I'm sure.

Make them a special coloring book. There are tons of images that you could put together to make them a coloring book. Or you can always buy one with their favorite character.

Putting together a reception basket would be a great idea. It could be filled with paper, crayons, travel games, card games, small puzzles, books, snacks and juice boxes.

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To Smash or Not to Smash... That is the Question...

I'm not sure where the tradition of smashing wedding cake into each other mouths came from. I'm not a fan of this for sure. Isn't your wedding day supposed to be the day that you are the most beautiful? You've spent the day getting your hair done and your make up done just perfectly, to have your groom smash a cake in your face?!

Let me ask this? Why can't the couple just use forks? Or some other ideas I found while surfing the web about this very idea; cutting the cake then toasting, putting a dab of frosting on the tips of your noses or just feeding yourself.

One of the tips I thought "amusing" was smash the cake in the Maid of Honor and Best Man's face. I'm sure that would go over well. And why stop there... Find Grandma or your Officiant... Ok, so maybe not, but you see where I'm going here.

Whatever you decide be sure that both the bride and the groom are on board. An unexpected food fight might not be the best way to start your lives together.

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Save the Date

Save the date cards are a popular, but also very useful tool. They are a must have if you are having a destination wedding. Giving your guests time to save a little money and make travel arrangements to join you.

There are many options when choosing a save the date card. They have actual cards, post cards and my favorite option the refridgerator magnet. You can choose to create them yourself using a template, and also print them. Or you can have them created for you. There are even some websites that you send them out as an ecard.

Which ever way you choose to send them there are a few do's and don'ts:

Do, put your names, date, and venue if you have it on the cards.

Do, create and print them yourself. This can be a fun project to do together. Postcards can be purchased at an office supply store.

Do, think outside the box. They don't have to just be a post card. You could put them on a magenet, on a photo or even a chocolate bar.

Don't, put your registery information on them. Wedding gifts are the guest choice. If they plan on bringing one, they can contact a family member to see where you are registered.

Do, send them around 6 months before the wedding. Giving family and friends time to make travel arrangements, if needed.

Don't, expect your guest to RSVP to your save the date card. This can be confusing.

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