In case you’re wondering at this point, Planned Spontaneity fully supports marriage equality. Here are some examples of how the Marriage Equality act in New York is affecting both gay and straight weddings! How Offbeat Brides are reacting to New York’s same-sex weddings
The fact that there is an etiquette guide to talking about your wedding on Facebook is definitely a sign of our times…In addition to the eight tips posted on allfacebook.com, I’ll add a few more…8 Facebook Wedding Etiquette Tips9. Don’t post all the pictures from your photographer without their permission. In most cases, this is…
If you’re at all interested in having a sustainable wedding (and who isn’t?), this is a great article from RecycledBride where brides buy and sell gently used wedding dresses. Fire and Ice by Planned Spontaneity Many of my clients have helped set these trends! How are you creating a sustainable celebration? Are you using any of…
Photo provided courtesy of Angelic Angles I wanted to write a quick “Wedding Entertainment 101″ article. Unfortunately, even a “simple” list of entertainment options quickly became waaay too unwieldy for a little introduction article. After several attempts I realized that this sort of “intro has been done by others. Why reinvent the wheel? What I…
If you’re wondering about financing your wedding, check out this lively debate over at Offbeat Bride, and be sure to read the comments! The focus is on whether or not the brides parents should pay for the wedding, and all that it implies.. Offbeat Bride | The dowry tradition and how it relates to today’s brideBefore…
I love this article! Nicole Zenner is a friend and a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants. She offers some great information about keeping within your budget, and also describes how wedding planners can help you stay within your budget! I can add that I regularly plan weddings with budgets between $10,000 and $20,000,…
I like for my Planned Spontaneity blog to be helpful and informative, and sometimes, that helpful, informative material is written by another blogger! If you’re a follower of this blog, you may have already read about Mandie Haberman and Red Gecko Studio. At any rate, here’s a great article Mandie wrote on being a “GWC”,…
I love this personal touch for RSVPs! It’s a perfect way to invite your guests to communicate with you! I don’t know how it would work if you needed to collect meal selections, perhaps the bride would talk to people to find out their selections… I would love to hear what you think of this!…
There are a ton of traditions surrounding weddings. Here are a few lesser known facts that I find interesting. • The opulent white wedding gown that is worn only once started with Hollywood-influenced weddings in the 1940′s. • The diamond engagement ring is a result of the De Beers ad campaign- “A Diamond is Forever”. • The…
I know there are a ton of ways to be eco-friendly with your celebration, and it does all depend on your personal values and your sensibilities. Here is some pretty down-to-Earth advice by Offbeat Bride about being eco-friendly without breaking the bank!- Enjoy! Offbeat Bride | 15 ways to throw an *affordable* eco-friendly wedding 15…
