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06/13/2026

Have you ever wondered how to tie a bow tie?

Too bad. I’m gonna show you anyway.

Here’s how you know it’s a real bow tie: a real bow tie never looks perfect. If someone’s rocking a flawless bow tie? Guaranteed it’s a clip-on.

Here’s the breakdown:

→ Bow tie around your neck, one side goes underneath
→ Leave a little space at the neck, flip it under
→ Tie it up, not too tight
→ Take the top piece and fold it into your back piece
→ Pinch, flip around the back, push through the pocket
→ Pull tight

At this point you’ve got this garbage and you’re thinking “I don’t know what I’m doing.” Trust the process.

→ Pull forward
→ Put your hands into the two ends and cinch

And there it is. Your nice little bow tie.

Remember: you’re tying a real bow tie. It’s not supposed to look perfect. It’s got some flair. Some personality. Some panache.

If it’s perfect, it’s definitely a clip-on.

Save this for wedding season. 💛

Have you ever tried tying a real bow tie? How’d it go? 👇



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06/13/2026

If you’re having kids at your wedding, I’m gonna put you on to the absolute best hack ever.

As a professional officiant, I deal with a lot of kids. And guess what I always have in my officiant bag?

Original gourmet lollipops. They are rock hard.

Here’s how it works:

→ At the rehearsal, show them the candy and ask what flavor they want → Tell them their lollipop will be waiting on their seat at the ceremony → All they have to do is walk down the aisle and do their job

The beautiful thing about these? They’re not Tootsie Pops. They’re rock hard. Kids can’t bite through them.

Goes in their mouth. Keeps them quiet. Keeps them entertained.

If you’ve got ring bearers and flower girls, do not skip this.

Save this for your wedding day. 💛

Cover by BC Wedding, Elopement+Portrait

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06/12/2026

If you’re engaged, you’re about to be married. This is something I wish I started years ago.

This is my wife’s journal. Well, it’s also mine.

For the last 20 years, on birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, Christmas. You know, we’d normally get cards. But my wife’s favorite part about getting a card is always the message I write to her.

A year and a half ago, I bought her this journal. Now instead of writing her cards, I write in her journal. Special occasions. Rough days. Little moments that matter.

And here’s the thing: if she’s ever having a bad day or not feeling her best, she can pick up this journal and read about all the things I love about her. It’s all right here.

I’m about 18 months in and only 25% through. If I’d started this 20 years ago? She’d have three or four of these books. All about her.

Here’s my advice for couples getting married: start with your wedding vows. Make them the very first entry in your partner’s journal. Then instead of buying cards, just write them a heartfelt message. We all know the message is the best part anyway.

Over the years, you’ll be documenting your love. And one day, your partner can pick up this book. A book all about them, written just for them. And be reminded of why they’re the best person in the world to you.

Save this for your wedding day. 💛



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06/12/2026

Some of you aren’t going to like this one...

But when couples ask for my honest, no-fluff advice on how to guarantee a quiet, uninterrupted ceremony, this is what I tell them.

What do you think?
Let the great debate begin in the comments. 👇

06/12/2026

Grooms, this is your secret weapon for the wedding morning. It costs next to nothing, but it’s guaranteed to be one of her favorite moments of the entire day.

Cover by BC Wedding, Elopement+Portrait

06/11/2026

I still can't believe I didn't do this on my own wedding day. The whole thing was over in a flash. Don't make my mistake!

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06/11/2026

If you want a ceremony that feels like a celebration and not like a library, you really need to stop encouraging silence at your wedding ceremony.

Most guests think they need to sit there quietly with their hands folded in their lap and not make a sound. But a wedding is a celebration. What do we do when we celebrate anything? We clap. We cheer. We make a little bit of noise.

Here’s the one announcement you can add to your wedding ceremony that will change absolutely everything.

Right at the start, have your officiant tell your guests:

“Friends, today is a celebration. If you want to clap for these two, if you want to cheer, that is not only okay. It is strongly encouraged.”

Then I get all the guests to help me kick off the wedding celebration. I go: “3, 2, 1...” and everyone says “Let the wedding begin!” followed by a huge round of applause.

This does three things instantaneously:

1. It gets everybody into the celebratory mood. We clap. We cheer. We make some noise.

2. It’s the perfect cue for the DJ to fire up the processional music.

3. You get to hear all your guests clap and cheer and get excited about being there.

And when your guests cheer for you as you walk down the aisle, I kid you not, you can feel the love and energy in that room completely shift. It is palpable. And it is absolutely beautiful.

Save this for your wedding and send it to your officiant. 💛

Have you ever been to a wedding that felt more like a celebration than a ceremony? Tell me about it. 👇

Cover by Tomasz Wagner • Film Wedding Photographer



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06/10/2026

Hot take: Stop saying your wedding ring is a perfect circle.

The real story of how your rings are made is a way better metaphor for your marriage.

Let me know if you agree.

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