Wedding Guests
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The Tactile Delights of Letterpress Invitations
I worked in colleges and universities directly with hundreds of students for about eleven years. During this time, I met engaged leaders in the residence hall community and was an advisor to clubs and organizations. Because of this wide network of former students, I receive between twenty to thirty wedding invitations every summer. Many are…
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Though my present may be small, my love goes with it.
A couple weeks ago, I went for coffee with a long-lost friend who reconnected with me through, what else, Facebook. We enjoyed the time together catching up, gossiping about our classmates. I told her I started blogging for WedNet, and having switched to the topic of weddings, she launched into a quick and harsh criticism…
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The Swiss Army Knife of Weddings: My Maid of Honor Emergency Kit
Ever catch the sleeve of your blazer on a door jamb? Has it ever rained, destroying your perfectly coiffed hair, and all you wished you had was a hair tie to pull it back? Remember that time you spilled more of the coffee on your shirt than you drank? Your wedding day is not immune…
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Not a Party for the Wedding Party
If you are looking for the most fun you’ve never wanted to have, look no further than being a bridesmaid. Not that I have any experience in this department. But from what I see regarding roles and responsibilities, it doesn’t seem to be much of a picnic. If you really want to punish someone, just ask…
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The Sweetest Thing I’ve Ever Seen: Virtual Grandparents
I didn’t know my maternal grandparents very well. They lived in Michigan and I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania. During major holidays we might take a road trip up to the Midwest, but mostly we went to the Great Lakes State for family reunions. My mom’s side of the family would get golf visors made…