Planning a wedding while managing a full-time job and a household is no easy task. For working moms, every hour counts, especially when it comes to preparing for one of the most important days of their lives. Fortunately, you don’t need to give up your vision or your sanity. With a little strategy and creativity, you can streamline the process and still pull off a beautiful celebration. Here are time-saving wedding hacks for working moms who want less stress and more joy.
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Getting married is magical. And a love as special as yours should be celebrated again and again! One of the best celebrations is an outdoor vow renewal. Taking the ceremony outside lets you bask in nature’s glory while reaffirming your love and devotion to each other. An outdoor vow renewal ceremony can be a memorable and joyous experience for you, your partner, and your guests.
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Planning the wedding ceremony and reception involves much preparation, leaving many brides wondering what things a bride will need on her big day. Various items contribute to a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout this memorable event, from beauty essentials to an emergency kit. Here is a list to ensure a bride is ready on her wedding day.
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Choosing a courthouse wedding offers couples a chance to celebrate their love in a simple yet meaningful way. For many engaged couples, it’s a perfect blend of affordability and intimacy, allowing the focus to remain on their union rather than extravagant details.
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Even with the help of a wedding planner, putting together your big day can be quite stressful. You want it to be perfect. Yet, you don’t exactly know where to start or how to make it everything you dreamed of. When it comes to the venue of your wedding, we can help! Consider the following tips.
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There are few moments as special and memorable as attending the wedding of someone you love. However, being a respectful guest requires following wedding etiquette. Keep reading to learn about four dos and don’ts for attending any wedding.
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Destination weddings provide couples and their guests with an unforgettable experience, combining joyous marriage with exciting travel. However, planning one can be challenging on budget; so in this blog post, we will look at creative solutions for dreamy destination decor that won’t blow your bank!
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I am always on the lookout for cool, unique, and possibly customizable gifts. Gifts for graduations, weddings, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, you name it! I have always kind of prided myself in my gift giving (Ms. Modest, over here, ha-ha!) I try my best to channel the individual’s likes, dislikes, sense of humor, etc. And for the most part I have been spot on with my gift selections.
Here are some of the questions that I ask myself when seeking THE perfect GIFT:
Some past gifts that have totally rocked include, customized love monopoly for the hubby, calendars of the kiddos for the grandparents (we do this every Christmas), photobooks of family vacations for the grandparents are another huge hit, pottery painted by yours truly and/or kiddos depending on the occasion, jewelry from the Toledo Museum of Art’s store, etc. So when I came across Minted I nearly lost my mind!! I do believe I might have found a one stop, shop, & customized sweet items location! Minted offers the top 3 things I look for when seeking a sweet gift!
Okay, so this is what really got me excited!! Check this out….MAP GIFTS!!! Created by independent artist and customized by YOU!!!
SWEET! Right!? So, this is my plan (Dad, if per chance you are reading this stop, look away, LOOK AWAY!!), growing up we visited so many states, New England States (toured Ben & Jerry’s, Ocean Spray, the Von Trapp family lodge, etc.), Mount Rushmore (Corn Palace, Wall Drug, etc.), Grand Canyon, Vegas (baby!), California (World’s largest thermometer and more!), he was the original Clark Griswold (the Christian version) etc. So, my goal, with a little help from my siblings is to locate all those photos and place them in the corresponding state. The hardest part might be limiting the selection down to 4 or 5 photographs and deciding on the frame….I am torn between the reclaimed barn wood and distressed charcoal stain. Tough decisions ahead!
The state map photos would also make awesome gift for friends who move out of state, what better way to commemorate your time together?
I also like this one, for my home…I might put this in our bathroom stating, you are peeing here and place it right above our toilet, lol!
Too much!?! Clearly, if you are shopping for me I have a great sense of humor and am very sentimental so, good luck. Haha! Seriously though, whenever possible I do try to spend my money and time on experiences and what better way to commemorate those magnificent treasures than with a map to be treasured through a lifetime?
So, how cool are these maps? Where have you been? What maps are you getting?
Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 