EVENT PLANNING

After years of hypothetical scheming and plotting, it is finally time for me to partake in the insane practice of “wedding planning.” I am not a traditional bride in any sense, as it turns out. If you had asked me at the tender age of 18 what I had spent my childhood planning for my wedding (white pillowcase veils, be damned!) you would have gotten the answer you expected: a Swarovski crystal encrusted ball gown, an extravagant venue, an enormous guest list, and every tradition in the book. Read more

The kitchen tea is an old fashion tradition, where I come from. It’s basically what we Aussies  call a bridal shower, and is decidedly sans-hot pink sashes and notably absent are the gaudy, penis-shaped anything… although, I guess there’s always exceptions to the rules. Read more

Dear Love Sweet Stories,  

I got engaged last year on a beach in coastal Georgia. I’d have gotten down on one knee but I didn’t want to get sand in my slacks.

Now, it’s only months away and I’m scrambling to prepare! It never occurred to me I’d have to stop reveling in the Facebook likes and actually plan a wedding.

I would appreciate advice on the following: Read more