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A little gem of a site … Top Notch Gift Shop
If you’re getting married and have started to explore wedding-related sites, you already know there are tons of sites out there that sell lots of absolute crap (and look more than a bit sketchy doing it). This is what makes Top Notch Gift Shop and the people there such a breath of fresh air. First of [...]

An easier way to play the name change game … introducing MissNowMrs.com
Not everybody changes their last name … my wife kept her last name (mostly because the end result would have given her initials that mirror an unfortunate acronym). However, most brides do change their name, as do some grooms (via hyphenation). But regardless of who you are, there’s quite a bit to do when changing [...]

Choosing a photographer – and a bit about photography studio management software
It probably comes as no surprise that couples spend the biggest chunk of their wedding budget on their reception, but did you know that they spend the second largest chunk of their budget on their photography and videography? When you thing about it, this makes sense, because most brides and grooms first want to have [...]

Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
For today’s post, 77 Diamonds has compiled a ten-step plan to finding the perfect engagement ring. So before the panic sets in, ease your mind with their simple-to-follow guide. 1) DECIDE ON A BUDGET AND KNOW HER RING SIZE Before you can even begin to comprehend the process of deliberating over diamonds, you must outline your budget [...]

Choosing the best event planner software
In this post, I am going to discuss something near and dear to my heart … event planner software. I know having this level of emotion for something so mundane and inert may sound a bit crazy, but bear with me. I have been building and marketing wedding planning software and event planner software for [...]

Ask the Experts – My parents divorced, will my marriage be doomed?
Today we have a guest post by the esteemed directors of the Relationship Institute at UCLA, Dr. Thomas Bradbury and Dr. Benjamin Karney. From time to time, they will be offering us advice on how to maintain healthy, enduring relationships, so we really appreciate their time in sharing their insights with us. Just a bit about [...]

Finding and booking a DJ for your wedding (and a bit on DJ management software programs)
Been a while since I last posted, but no time like the present to dole out some advice on reception music. Groomasaurus Gal and I decided to forego any DJ or band and use mixes that we put together and play them via our iPod. This is an excellent choice for those brides and grooms who [...]

Groomsmen’s Role in Groom’s Wedding Planning
Today we have a guest post from the very kind people over at EngravedGiftCreations.com… You may have been appointed as one of the groomsmen already at least once in your life but until now you still don’t know what your role is. Well, you have roles and that’s for sure, and not you’re not there to [...]

Picking a florist – and one with flower shop software
Getting your wedding decor just right can make all the difference in transforming your venue into a wedding wonderland, and flowers are often at the center of wedding decor. Beautiful floral arrangements can not only embellish your ceremony venue but also give your reception venue a breath of life and vibrancy. If you’re anything like me, [...]

Planning the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner for Groom with Groomsmen
You’re getting married. You’re the groom. Then your bride tells you to prepare the rehearsal dinner while she is charge of wedding party gifts for everyone. You have no idea what a rehearsal dinner even is. It’s your first time to get married and hopeful that it’s your last time as well. Now you’re thinking [...]