Choosing your Groomsmen

Picking favorites is always a touchy thing, so when choosing your groomsmen you want to be careful not to bruise any egos. You've got your best buddies brothers, cousins, college roommates, and pals from elementary school.  They'd all like to be included in the wedding party, and some may even be hoping for the "best man" position. It's a delicate task, but here are some tips from the Knot to help you get it done! How Many? You can choose as many--or as few-- groomsmen as you like. The … [Read more...]

Unique Wedding Program Ideas

Not every wedding needs a program, but in certain situations you may find it helpful. It can help make the experience more meaningful and personal for your guests. For example, if you are having a religious or cultural wedding, with many guests who are of another faith or culture, a program is a useful way to let everyone know what to expect. A program is also a great way to say your "thank you's" and introduce family and wedding party members. Here are some ways to dress up your programs in … [Read more...]

Wording your Wedding Invitation

Wedding invitation wording can get kind of tricky. Are his parents divorced? Were you raised by your grandmother? Are your aunt and uncle paying for most of your wedding? Big-wedding-tiny-budget will tell you how to appropriately and properly word every possible family situation and scenario. The wording examples below are fairly standard depending on which category your wedding falls into. The examples below are given so you can get an idea of what it would most commonly look like. You … [Read more...]