November 20th

Photo Credit: SLD Photography 

Tip of the Day: Not seeing eye-to-eye with your groom lately? No matter how frustrated you feel, avoid the temptation to say, "But it's my day!" That implies that you're trying to outrank him. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

For a more productive approach to conflict, check out 10 Commandments for a Happy Marriage.

Video Game-Themed Weddings

With Wreck-It Ralph making us feel a little nostalgic for video games — and a little sympathetic toward the most hated villains — we've compiled some of our favorite gaming-themed weddings, from Super Mario Bros. to Rock Band to Halo. 

Nintendo

There are so many fun ways to incorporate Nintendo elements in your wedding, starting with the proposal: Hide the engagement ring inside of this classic question mark box! 

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Photo Credit: Emmadreamstar/Etsy

Nintendo superfans Esther and Ryan enlisted friend Larry Quach to custom-design invitations, favor boxes, and more for their Super Mario Bros. theme wedding:

November 19th

Photo Credit: A. Jaffe 

Tip of the Day: Peak engagement season is almost here! If your partner wants the proposal to be a surprise and to pick out the ring himself, share your preferences with him ahead of time. Point out engaged friends' rings that you adore or styles you like in jewelry display windows. Or, have him pick out the stone and you can select the setting together at a later point in time.

One trend that's still going strong is floral-inspired engagement rings, with diamonds that are set to resemble roses, daisies and calla lilies. If you choose an intricate setting like the one above, ask if it comes with a coordinating wedding band, since it may be tricky to find one that will wrap around it (if you plan on wearing both rings on the same finger).

Check out more of our favorite Floral-Inspired Engagement Rings.

Wedding Q&A: "How Do We Handle an Uneven Bridal Party?"

Join us every Friday for our Q&A column, where editor-in-chief Diane Forden answers one reader's biggest etiquette question.

uneven bridal party
Photo Credit: William Innes Photography

Q. Our wedding party consists of four bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. What’s the best way to pair them up for the ceremony? Do all of the groomsmen have to walk down the aisle during the processional?

A. Wedding parties like yours, with an uneven number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, are quite common. The good news is you have several options to consider for both the processional and recessional. For the processional, your groomsmen could enter the ceremony first and walk down the aisle in single file, followed by your bridesmaids. Or, the groomsmen could already be in the room, either at their seats or standing in front of the guests with the groom, before your bridesmaids start their processional. For the recessional, pair the first bridesmaid with one groomsman and the next three bridesmaids with two groomsmen each, one on either side.

—Diane Forden

November 15th

Photo Credit: Liquid Courage Flasks 

Tip of the Day: Giving out alcoholic beverages as bridal party gifts or wedding favors? Personalize the bottle with a label or DIY tag on the neck. Some liquor companies, such as Jack Daniels, allow you to make the labels directly through their website. 

If you're giving out wine, whiskey, or other beverages as your favor, you'll only need one bottle per family. Indicate this by displaying a pretty sign next to your favors that says: "We invite each family to enjoy one of these bottles. Thank you for sharing our big day with us!" And of course, set the bottles up on a high table, out of children's reach. Or, better yet, ask your servers if they can distribute the favors directly to each family at their tables, which will also ensure that you don't run out.

Check out Wedding Favors with a Buzz.

Find a Signature Cocktail That Matches Your Color Scheme

Guest Blogger: Nathaniel Neubauer, owner of Contemporary Catering
Nathaniel’s mom says it best: “When Nathaniel was turning three, I asked him what he wanted for his third birthday. He said, ‘Quiche.’” Ever since, Nathaniel’s love for food has never been far from reach. With his presence, Contemporary Catering quickly became a major contender in the Los Angeles catering industry. From overseeing production to designing a nine-course tasting menu with five-star service, Nathaniel’s dedication to his clients and his company is unparalleled.


Crafting a cocktail that matches your wedding color palette — and tastes incredible — is easier than you might think! We start with fresh herbs and fruit before asking the bride for her inspiration boards and wedding colors. After narrowing down a list of the bride and groom’s favorite spirits, we begin the creation process.

At Contemporary Catering, mixing and matching colors and flavors is one of our specialties. We have found a way to match virtually any color and flavor that anyone could dream up! 

Finding your perfect drink definitely takes a little mixing and matching, but don’t be afraid to experiment. The only way to come up with a memorable cocktail that your guests won’t forget is to be creative (the sampling part doesn’t hurt, either!).

Here, we've come up with five great drinks that are sure to tickle your taste buds:

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