You can expect one or two hiccups on your wedding day; that’s just the nature of things. But you can be sure that none of them will be as bad as the 13 disasters detailed here. From mug shots to spooked horses to melees, these are the worst things that can happen. Chances are pretty [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Could be worse …
Posted in Planning, tagged wedding disasters on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A little extra help
Posted in Fashion, tagged spanx, wedding dress on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s every bride’s struggle — getting down to a perfect weight by your wedding day. And even if you’ve reached your goal weight, chances are you could use a little smoothing out — couldn’t we all? The folks over at Spanx — the body shaping sensation that has Oprah and the ladies at the Today [...]
Ring Bearer Plate
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Shopping on May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’re always on the lookout for unique ways to do traditional things. We like these handmade white plates for ring bearers because you get a keepsake to hang on your wall after your wedding is over, rather than a pillow you might not know what to do with. Visit the California artist’s Etsy store to [...]
Cover Contest Update — New Deadline and Prizes!!
Posted in Contests, News on May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Because of the technical problems we’ve been having with SoMdWeddings.com, we’ve extended the entry period for the cover picture contest to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5. You can submit up to two color, vertical photographs, and you must have been married in one of the five Southern Maryland counties by June 5. Find complete rules [...]
SoMdWeddings Website Attacked!
Posted in News on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you visited SoMdWeddings(dot)com over the past few days, you probably saw a notice from Google warning you that the site has been attacked. Our website is one of thousands targeted by the Gumblar and Martuz web attacks. Our programmers are working diligently to remove the malicious code from our pages, and we’re waiting for [...]
Big Screen Wedding Wisdom
Posted in Fun, tagged wedding advice, wedding movies, wedding planning on May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We know you get wedding advice from your friends, family, and, of course, SoMdWeddings.com. BuzzSugar.com has a new source for wedding wisdom: Hollywood. From the weighty — the lesson from Sweet Home Alabama is to finalize your divorce first — to the silly — have bail money for Dad, a lesson learned from Father of [...]
High-Tech Registry
Posted in Shopping, tagged gifts, wedding registry on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You know what they say: the couple that plays together, stays together! According to UK department store John Lewis, the Nintendo Wii has become one of the most popular wedding registry items in the last year. Forget linens, china and blenders: couples are registering for gaming systems, music and iPods instead. What’s the most unusual [...]
No Garter Toss?
Posted in Reception Ideas, tagged garter toss, wedding scavenger hunt on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
No worries! I went to a wonderful wedding over the weekend, and they had a creative activity for the single men that didn’t involve tossing undergarments: a scavenger hunt. They called all the single guys out, had them take a seat and started giving directions. First, they had to find a relative of the groom’s. [...]
Happy Bridesmaids = Happy Bride
Posted in Planning, tagged attendants, bridesmaids on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Being a bridesmaid should be a joyful task. As the bride, it’s your job to make sure your bridesmaids are happy — if they’re not happy, you’re not going to be happy. Who needs that drama? Start by choosing attendants who understand you. Choose friends who are team players — being a bridesmaid requires compromise [...]
Thanks, Mom!
Posted in Planning, Shopping, tagged mother's day, parents gifts, thank you gifts on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mother’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re still wondering how to thank your mom for everything she’s done for your wedding, now is a great time to start thinking about it. Find her a great gift — visit our sister sites BridalEverything.com and BeachThemeWeddingShop.com for ideas — and present it to her at the rehearsal [...]
