Plain talk from someone who's been there
David's Take
I've stood at the front of a lot of weddings, and I grew up in my mom's flower shop. Here, I take one question brides ask and give you my honest answer, usually with a story or two from along the way.
Advice From a Couple Who Still Say "I Love You" Every Morning
I asked my sister Sharon and her husband Dennis what they'd tell a young couple getting married. She's the fire, he's the calm, and their advice is worth reading twice.
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Before the Ring, the Bank Statement
I came into marriage with a credit card debt. Shannon came with a bedroom suite and a stunning Pontiac. Why the money talk belongs early.
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Your First Christmas Together: Who Do We Buy For?
His family, her family, the in-laws. How the Christmas gift list nearly went wrong in our house this year, and the five words that set it right.
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Are You Sure You're Allowed to Marry Them?
My very first wedding, and the license number I didn't have. Why being asked to officiate isn't the same as being legally allowed to.
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Can You Use Store-Bought Flowers for Your Proposal or Wedding?
My mom the florist would have winced. But a discount-store poinsettia or pot of fall mums can set the stage beautifully, for very little.
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What If I Laugh (or Cry) During My Vows?
Nervous laughter and tears are normal. One bride I'll never forget, and how to keep it from catching your partner off guard.
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Keeping Your Bouquet After the Wedding
More brides want to keep their bouquet. A florist's son on how to plan ahead so it doesn't wilt on the hotel dresser.
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Wedding Flowers on a Budget: Advice From a Florist's Son
What I learned growing up in my mom's flower shop, including the day a bride brought her own flowers in.
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Religious, Spiritual, or Neither? Talk With Your Officiant First
A couple once asked me for a ceremony with no mention of God. What I learned about matching your officiant to the ceremony you want.
Read it →A new take is added each month. Have a question you'd like me to answer? Email me at ourweddingguide@gmail.com.