OH SHIT KIT: The wedding emergency kit filled with stuff that could save your ass
Shooting weddings has taught me a lot about common mishaps and mistakes that are prevalent and almost communal in the fact that they’ve happened in almost EVERY SINGLE WEDDING. One of the last weddings I shot, the bride had craftily brought her own “Oh Shit” Kit. That’s when the proverbial lightbulb went *ding* in my head, and I thought — like every Californian needs an Earthquake Preparedness Kit, every bride should have an “Oh Shit” Kit.
Here are the things to include in your bridal “Oh Shit” Kit…
You might want pre-marital counseling (even if you think you don’t)
When I got engaged, I wondered how I would balance the excitement of planning the magical party with the importance and gravity of beginning a lifelong commitment. Going into couples counseling, even for just our brief stint, has been a very grounding way to hold this intention.
My New Year’s resolution is to shut my mouth
My well-meaning friends have forced me to decide on a wedding-related New Year’s resolution. Keep reading to see why and how I need to go on a wedding-talk-shut-down.
A scientist/baker’s tips for safely serving gluten-free food at your wedding
Since the holidays are here, I thought we’d re-broach the topic of serving gluten free food. This is a good guide, not just for weddings, but for any party you happen to be throwing in general. So here’s Sara (aka iLiveinmyLab) with her expert advice on how to safely serve gluten-free food to your guests.