How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game
Most of our friends are couples and we all share in the enjoyment of each other’s company. There are no “his” friends and “her” friends, they are simply, “our friends.” Add in our 10-month old daughter, and the need for typical bachelor and bachelorette parties goes right out the window. We have a mutual love of baseball (even though our favorite teams yield from opposites sides of the Bay) and beer, so our wedding party decided to throw us a joint “stag” party at our local Triple A baseball game. Here’s how they pulled it off…
Pinterest wedding fever: When DIY (dried lavender and glitter paint) overshadows the wedding
When Pinterest was invented, it was created to share ideas — which is dandy! I still love to use Pinterest for that. But when it comes to things in our lives that we believe we are judged for (money, career, weddings), Pinterest can become a social peacocking site.
What funeral planning taught me about wedding planning
I’ve planned two funerals before planning my wedding. The first was my own funeral. My cancer came before we had a chance to speak of marriage, and preparing for the worst outcome took priority. It was not unlike planning a wedding (albeit in four days flat), and I’ve learned these lessons on how to celebrate life — whether this is a life that has gone or is about to start…
My wedding video means more post-divorce than I could ever have anticipated
You might remember former Offbeat Bride Samantha from this post: My worst wedding photo is my favorite wedding photo. Samantha is now talking about how she still loves her wedding video, even post-divorce…