Comments on: You Are Not A Bridal Island

By: Many hands make light work « One Fine Day

Many hands make light work « One Fine Day — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:22:00 +0000

[...] The best weddings are a group effort. In search of inspiration for my third official post I ran across sage advice from a very popular blog: A Practical Wedding. [...]

By: Our Wedding – May 21, 2011 | Domestocrat

Our Wedding – May 21, 2011 | Domestocrat — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:02:58 +0000

[...] to do any of it. Secretly though I was elated, grateful, and relieved. I didn’t want to be a bridal island. The thought terrified me actually. But, like everything, I voiced that fear to John and he got it. [...]

By: Wedding Planning Guide Part II: The Logistics | Domestocrat

Wedding Planning Guide Part II: The Logistics | Domestocrat — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:23:47 +0000

[...] For others, the thought of doing all that work alone is terrifying (I knew I never wanted to be a bridal island). They key here is to set your expectations. Talk to your fiance about what interests them, which [...]

By: Marry A Good Man + Team Work = A Happy Bride | Domestocrat

Marry A Good Man + Team Work = A Happy Bride | Domestocrat — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:03:28 +0000

[...] That’s another reason I know I’m marrying a good man. He knows what he wants and will do whatever to get it. He wants a beautiful wedding day just as much as I do. And I care that he cares about that. I wouldn’t want to do this alone. I don’t want to be a bridal island. [...]

By: Let the count down begin! « A Homegrown Wedding

Let the count down begin! « A Homegrown Wedding — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:29:52 +0000

[...] own. Focusing on the projects, decisions, etc that are important to us. Making sure to include our DIT (Do-It-Together) projects and keeping in mind finals weeks and school vacations. It also allows me to move things [...]

By: Handmade | Weddingbee

Handmade | Weddingbee — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:15:09 +0000

[...] dont particularly like the term DIY. Meg over at A Practical Wedding (one of my favourite blogs to read out there apart from Weddingbee) puts it well with the acronym [...]

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:40:56 +0000

I have been reading over your archived posts lately to remind myself what a wedding is really about, I have linked to this post in my blog today, thanks!

By: kristin @ the fairmount bride

kristin @ the fairmount bride — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:08:07 +0000

I have helped out my friends with decorating, do-it-yourself projects, assembling center pieces, etc. and I love doing it. I definitely agree with taking up your friends on hidden talents and offers to help! Plus, it always leads to quality time and fun stories.

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:57:33 +0000

Hi there. I just discovered your blog yesterday (sorry, can’t remember where — was following a MAZE of links) and wish I’d done it sooner. I agree with so many of your posts so thoroughly.

But this one in particular, I love! Why is the sense of community so often left out of what’s supposed to be a celebration among friends? We didn’t have as many super-star talents as you seem to have (lucky lady!), and sadly most everyone lives very far away….

But during the wedding day, a group of maybe 10 friends and family did all our wedding decorating. It was a dream for the groom and me, to just be able to walk into a beautiful venue without a moment’s effort! And much as I felt guilty about putting people to work, the ringleader said later how much everyone ENJOYED playing a role in wishing us well and making our day beautiful.

By: east side bride

east side bride — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:08:25 +0000

F* yes!