A wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. But it can also be a breeding ground for Adultitis. This sinister foe downright salivates at events involving formal wear, the merging of families, and an expectation that everything is supposed to go perfectly. Is it possible to Adultitis-proof your wedding? Yes. But it requires a mindset that decides you're going to have fun no matter what the caterer messes up or your mother-in-law does. It also helps to incorporate some ideas that send the message to you and your guests that Adultitis is not invited. I've been …
Avoiding the Dreaded Title of Bridezilla
If there is anyone who knows a little bit about stress, it's a bride to be. Seriously, they can get downright c r a z y. Which is why we thought it was a wonderful idea to have such a person (a bride to be, not a crazy person) review our new book, There's An Adult In My Soup. Enter Becky Speer, aka Becky Mochaface, whose big day is quickly approaching. Would she actually find some value in it, or toss it aside like a wedding DJ with nothing but Chicken Dance CDs? …
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How to Keep Your Wedding Adultitis-Free
I've been to a lot of weddings. Sometimes I've been in the audience, other times I've been an extra as a member of the wedding party, and once I was even in the supporting role (that's high as guys can go -- the bride is unquestionably the star). On the fun scale of social events, weddings are typically the polar opposite of funerals. But it's funny to me how something that is supposed to be such a joyous and happy event often involves a big ol' cloud of stress. Maybe it's due to the inordinate amount of time spent preparing for one day -- that's a lot of pressure. Maybe all the money …
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