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Favorite first dance songs by generation
Brides Magazine put an interesting list together of favorite first dance songs by generation. What is interesting about the list is that one song, “Unchained Melody,” was a favorite with two generations. Another, “At Last,” made the top three with two different generations. Here are the lists: Millennials “All of Me,” by John Legend “I…
Read MoreClassical music songs for your first dance
Are you open to a wide range of music? If yes, you might want to consider a classical music song for your first dance at your Fayetteville wedding celebration. Many couples use a classical music composition for their wedding ceremony, as we have blogged on in the past. But practically none consider the power of…
Read MoreThe “Somewhere” love song is back in the news
“Somewhere” is back in the news. And those of you contemplating your upcoming first wedding dance song should take notice. As you have probably heard, Steven Spielberg just directed a remake of the 1961 hit musical, West Side Story. The original won a boatload of Academy Awards, including best supporting actress for Rita Moreno, who…
Read More10 ways to make your wedding toast a disaster
It is so easy to blow a wedding toast. We hear a lot of mediocre toasts every month and a lot of really bad ones. Occasionally, we hear a gem. If you’d prefer to deliver a wedding toast disaster, here are 10 tips: 1. Make it long Most toasts are way too long. Ten minutes…
Read MoreBillboard’s top love songs
Billboard Magazine compiled a list of the top 50 love songs of the past seven decades. Let’s face it, love songs never grow old. Billboard’s top love songs are a great guide for couples brainstorming on first dance songs. Here’s how Billboard devised their ranking system: “The ranking is based on actual performance on the…
Read MoreMixed weddings require customization
Marriages are more mixed than ever. The Knot tells us that 51% of couples marry someone with a different background, whether of a different race, religion, ethnicity, or geographic area. The Pew Research Center studies marriage trends. They learned that in 2015 forty percent of marriages were between interfaith couples compared to just nineteen percent…
Read MoreWedding vows that matter
If you’re engaged or considering marriage, this is a good time to home in on what’s important when it comes to the marriage covenant, because you will be called upon to publicly state what it means to you during your wedding vows. You and your betrothed need to be ready to express wedding vows that…
Read MoreHow to avoid wedding gown nightmares caused by supply chain disruptions
Let’s face it, last year’s national shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect wedding plans. Time will tell if disruptions continue into next year. But one thing is for sure, wedding gown nightmares are going to be with us for awhile. Here’s the problem: eighty percent of wedding gowns purchased in the U.S.…
Read MoreThe top two wedding day traditions
In times of change, one thing won’t change: people will keep getting married, and wedding day traditions will continue. As large scale weddings resumed, two wedding day traditions returned to the forefront, according to a WeddingWire survey. Flower girls go all the way back to ancient Rome One is the use of flower girls and…
Read MoreMarriage is about to get better
The year of the Coronavirus crisis will usher in a new era of marriage. If you’ve been contemplating marriage, this is the time to act. If you’re already engaged and plans were disrupted by last year’s lockdown, don’t give up the ship. This disruption will make your pending marriage better, even if you have to…
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