Courtship to marriage is as a very witty prologue to a very dull play. William Congreve, The Old Bachelor, 1693
Free Wedding Planning Advice and Tips
You can find free wedding planning ideas all over the internet. Some websites will let you print attractive lists and some even offer free wedding planning software. This could be a valuable resource for anyone planning or helping to plan a wedding.
You can search for "free wedding planning" and page after page of websites will emerge each offering something different. Of course, many if not all of the sites have something to sell but a lot of them have very useful information and ideas to give away.
Some sites have a calendar of events as part of their free wedding planning website. From six to twelve months before the wedding all the way up until a day before the wedding it catalogues important things to be done. You can also find wedding traditions, shower ideas, and wedding forums on these sites.
A new phenomenon is emerging among wedding couples. It's being referred to as the "kindness trend and involves the couple performing a kindness in lieu of a part of their wedding. For example, actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie, who is about to marry Brad Pitt, is reportedly purchasing her wedding gown at a Goodwill store. This way, the money can go to charity. This altruistic approach to giving back at the start of one's marriage will make a huge difference to others less fortunate. Imagine if a couple gave up part of their honeymoon and worked at a soup kitchen for a day or a weekend. Use your imagination in your own wedding plans.
You can find stories like the one above on websites offering free wedding planning advice and tips. You'll find everything from philanthropic ventures to weddings taking place during a hot air balloon ride. One of the most valuable freebie offered is the message forums where you can network with other brides who are planning their weddings as well.
You'll likely get more free wedding planning advice than you would like to have from well-meaning family and friends. This is no time to go jellyfish. This is your day and if you let others take over, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. If money is tight, there are a million frugal ideas to help you plan a wonderful, tasteful wedding.
Take advantage of the free wedding planning advice on the internet. There are innovative ideas, printable lists and a whole lot more!
Wedding industry's bells are ringing (Los Angeles Daily News)
Valley Village resident Paul Waters had long dreamed of a traditional wedding. So 12 days before the California Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage took effect in June, the 53-year-old insurance executive began planning his nuptials with longtime partner Kevin Voecks.
