wedding
For many men, getting hitched isn’t something to which one gives serious consideration until it’s too late — at which point, scrambling to provide that picturesque dream wedding leans half-horror and half-Hangover. What with the demanding in-laws, guest list invitations and bachelor party planning, the groom always has a lot … Read More
Love, it seems, is as statistical as it is spiritual. Consider that 40 per cent of Canadian first marriages end in divorce and that the average Canadian wedding costs just under $25,000 — compelling evidence that getting married can be a very bad idea. Still, the cliché rings true: Many … Read More
According to Weddingbells’ 2010 reader survey, published earlier this summer, 17 percent of couples start arguing more frequently after becoming engaged. Avoid pre-wedding conflict by knowing your role and taking on the most man-friendly wedding tasks. Get the Wheels (and Beds) Take initiative to secure a good hotel rate for out-of-towners, … Read More
So I’m sitting here with two days left to go before the Big Day, and I’m having a beer wondering what the heck to write. The difficult thing is that, paradoxically, the last week has been pretty uneventful. Since my fiancée is such a crackerjack planner — have I mentioned … Read More
With the wedding really close now — nine days away as I write — I am forced over and over again, in casual conversation, to avoid using the cliché “calm before the storm.” Preparations are relatively calm, even if my fiancée is spending the night working on some favours for … Read More
