Archive for September 2024
20 minute wedding speeches are a no-no
One of the greatest speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address (re-enacted in the video above), took but two minutes to deliver. And yet a recent bride writing to an advice columnist mentioned that her future in-laws gave a 20 minute wedding ‘speech,’ a real no-no. Even Martin Luther King’s iconic “I Have a Dream”…
Read MoreIs wedding gift-giving in decline?
If you’re a fan of Reddit, you’re accustomed to reading lots of griping. Brides, in particular, like to complain, especially when it comes to the subject of wedding gift-giving. One bride complained that … “I recently had a wedding and had probably 70% of guests not give a gift [or] a card. Is it okay…
Read MoreWhat’s your favorite music genre?
Every state has a favorite music genre. So does every generation. And so does every couple. What’s yours? Wedding celebrations are defined by their music, and your favorite genre influences the entire theme of your wedding. We ran across an interesting map (above) which shows which music genres are most popular on a state-by-state basis.…
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