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When it comes to the wedding day, and the days leading up to it, the one thing you want to avoid is DRAMA.  No good has ever really come from it, but it seems like for some, it is hard to avoid it. If you know that there might be some drama brewing, the best thing to do is not tolerate it or encourage it. 


  • From the start, it is a great idea to let your family know that it won't be tolerated. That there are many more important things to focus on and why "Aunt Betty" and "Aunt Linda" still hate each other isn't an issue that needs to be addressed at your wedding.  
  • When it comes to your wedding party, they need to know the same thing right from the start.  That they are there to help, and not add to any of the stress. There will be plenty of things to worry about and stirring up old issues isn't going to be helpful. 
Sticking to the rule of no tolerance may be hard, and it is sad that you may always need to be the bigger person but you have to understand drama filled issues only take away from your day.   


Do you best to always:
  • Take a deep breath and ask yourself if you really wanna waste time worrying about other peoples issue.
  • Delegate an awesome friend or planner to handle any issues on the day.
  • Remember, it is okay to ask a guest to leave if they really become a problem. 

The wonderful planners at Always and Forever Weddings said this when we asked them how to handle family drama on the big day: 
"The best way to handle drama is to remove yourself from it. Your wedding is about celebrating the start of a life-long commitment and should be a happy and stress-free time. Someone else's drama rarely has anything to do with you but has everything to do with them. Walk away, ignore it and if that doesn't diffuse the situation, send over your planner or your feisty maid of honor to handle it!" 

"Also we always like to know potential family issues that may arise during the planning phase or day-of; whether it be divorced parents cannot be in photos together or in one case we had a father if the bride who was a recovering alcoholic and everyone was both very nervous and proud of how far be had come. We helped to diffuse the situation during toasts by offering ginger ale in stead of champagne. The more your planner know the better we can assist during the drama/chaos that may arise"



Drama, Drama, Drama


  

When it comes to the wedding day, and the days leading up to it, the one thing you want to avoid is DRAMA.  No good has ever really come from it, but it seems like for some, it is hard to avoid it. If you know that there might be some drama brewing, the best thing to do is not tolerate it or encourage it. 


  • From the start, it is a great idea to let your family know that it won't be tolerated. That there are many more important things to focus on and why "Aunt Betty" and "Aunt Linda" still hate each other isn't an issue that needs to be addressed at your wedding.  
  • When it comes to your wedding party, they need to know the same thing right from the start.  That they are there to help, and not add to any of the stress. There will be plenty of things to worry about and stirring up old issues isn't going to be helpful. 
Sticking to the rule of no tolerance may be hard, and it is sad that you may always need to be the bigger person but you have to understand drama filled issues only take away from your day.   


Do you best to always:
  • Take a deep breath and ask yourself if you really wanna waste time worrying about other peoples issue.
  • Delegate an awesome friend or planner to handle any issues on the day.
  • Remember, it is okay to ask a guest to leave if they really become a problem. 

The wonderful planners at Always and Forever Weddings said this when we asked them how to handle family drama on the big day: 
"The best way to handle drama is to remove yourself from it. Your wedding is about celebrating the start of a life-long commitment and should be a happy and stress-free time. Someone else's drama rarely has anything to do with you but has everything to do with them. Walk away, ignore it and if that doesn't diffuse the situation, send over your planner or your feisty maid of honor to handle it!" 

"Also we always like to know potential family issues that may arise during the planning phase or day-of; whether it be divorced parents cannot be in photos together or in one case we had a father if the bride who was a recovering alcoholic and everyone was both very nervous and proud of how far be had come. We helped to diffuse the situation during toasts by offering ginger ale in stead of champagne. The more your planner know the better we can assist during the drama/chaos that may arise"





One of my least favorite things for our grooms is....the pocket square.  We have personally
Two Roads Photography
folded more than we can count and watched entire wedding parties struggle with them. 

The best man folds it one way and then the groom a different way and there is always the one guy who mostly just shoves the fabric into his pocket and calls it a day. Though now, we are finding a new love for the square. 

Of course when it comes to the handsome little ring bearers, the rental companies send along adult size squares and it just isn't going to happen.   Megan Dumaine from The Wedding Embassy admits that she has to cut them to size to make them work.  When most of us think of the square, we think of the satin type material but "they come in any fabric...personally I like printed cotton the best, looks fun, folds great! We can make them out of almost anything" says Dumaine.  Remember you can order your tuxes and suits at The Wedding Embassy. 

Recently we came across co.man, a vintage wear site for men and feel in love.  The detailed shots of pocket squares has given us hope for the upcoming 2014 wedding season.  Be inspired to find a look that works for you, and your look.  Try out a few different looks and either prep them all in advance or send along directions to all of the groomsmen. 


Tie-a-Tie.net has directions that are easy and simple to use. Plus there are plenty of youtube.com step by step videos to guide your through the steps.  If you can't seem to pull off the look you want, then check in with the experts like The Wedding Embassy. 
Also remember, the square doesn't have to match the tie or vest, have some fun with looks and look for our blog on that soon!  

Remember once you master the look you want, don't forget to share with us.  Find us on facebook or tag us @engagedct in your instagram. 

The Pocket


One of my least favorite things for our grooms is....the pocket square.  We have personally
Two Roads Photography
folded more than we can count and watched entire wedding parties struggle with them. 

The best man folds it one way and then the groom a different way and there is always the one guy who mostly just shoves the fabric into his pocket and calls it a day. Though now, we are finding a new love for the square. 

Of course when it comes to the handsome little ring bearers, the rental companies send along adult size squares and it just isn't going to happen.   Megan Dumaine from The Wedding Embassy admits that she has to cut them to size to make them work.  When most of us think of the square, we think of the satin type material but "they come in any fabric...personally I like printed cotton the best, looks fun, folds great! We can make them out of almost anything" says Dumaine.  Remember you can order your tuxes and suits at The Wedding Embassy. 

Recently we came across co.man, a vintage wear site for men and feel in love.  The detailed shots of pocket squares has given us hope for the upcoming 2014 wedding season.  Be inspired to find a look that works for you, and your look.  Try out a few different looks and either prep them all in advance or send along directions to all of the groomsmen. 


Tie-a-Tie.net has directions that are easy and simple to use. Plus there are plenty of youtube.com step by step videos to guide your through the steps.  If you can't seem to pull off the look you want, then check in with the experts like The Wedding Embassy. 
Also remember, the square doesn't have to match the tie or vest, have some fun with looks and look for our blog on that soon!  

Remember once you master the look you want, don't forget to share with us.  Find us on facebook or tag us @engagedct in your instagram. 

We love seeing how our bride's use barrels from General Eclectic. Not only are they great for cocktail tables, but they can be used for your ceremony, aisle decor and everything in between. 

{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}

{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via General Eclectic}
{image via General Eclectic}

Check out General Eclectic on Facebook to stay up to date and see the many uses for our barrels. 



Barrel Uses

We love seeing how our bride's use barrels from General Eclectic. Not only are they great for cocktail tables, but they can be used for your ceremony, aisle decor and everything in between. 

{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}

{image via No Eye Has Seen Photography}
{image via General Eclectic}
{image via General Eclectic}

Check out General Eclectic on Facebook to stay up to date and see the many uses for our barrels. 




A few great alternative ideas to the traditional ring pillow. 

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings} 
{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

DIY Ring Pillows

A few great alternative ideas to the traditional ring pillow. 

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings} 
{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}


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