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Danielle Pasternak 11/4/15 Danielle Pasternak 11/4/15

Two Uncommon, Ridiculously Adorable and Alternative Ceremony Readings

If you’re having a non-traditional wedding, but still want to incorporate a reading into your ceremony, there are some heartfelt and amazing alternative ceremony readings out there. We’ve heard poems, song lyrics, and short stories. Everything from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare.

Danielle Pasternak 4/15/15 Danielle Pasternak 4/15/15

Top 5 Reasons Not To Use An Aisle Runner – Unless You Have To

Anyone who’s a client of DPNAK has heard me firmly state how much I do not like an aisle runner. They are beautiful, but a logistical nightmare and often not one I can help much with. So, today, I want to talk FIRST about why I don’t recommend them and SECOND talk about some tips if you DO plan on using one.

Danielle Pasternak 3/25/15 Danielle Pasternak 3/25/15

Wedding Programs Part II: What to do with them

A few weeks ago, we started talking about wedding programs. What they are, what to include, and why we like them. This week, I want to talk a little bit more about them and discuss just what in the world to do with them.

Danielle Pasternak 2/4/15 Danielle Pasternak 2/4/15

Wedding Programs Part I: What They Are, Why We Like Them and What To Include

A “wedding program” is a non-must-have item that you can have for guests before the start of your wedding ceremony. If you’ve ever been to a Broadway show, Disney on Ice, or even your niece’s ballet recital, you’ve likely received a program upon entering the theater that tells you what to expect, who’s involved and the order of the “show”. A wedding program serves a very similar function of informing guests of what’s to come.

Danielle Pasternak 10/12/13 Danielle Pasternak 10/12/13

Wedding Rehearsal Tips: Who, What and How

A wedding rehearsal is not just for you and your partner. It’s for your wedding party, your parents, your grandparents, your readers, your ushers and any other participants you may have. Anyone who is playing a role in the wedding should be invited.And they should all be invited to the rehearsal.

Danielle Pasternak 2/4/13 Danielle Pasternak 2/4/13

How To Nail Your First Kiss

one of my favorite parts of the ceremony is the vows, the recessional and the first kiss. But, how does one prepare themselves properly for their first kiss? Like everything, PRACTICE.

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12 Steps to a Smooth and Efficient Wedding Rehearsal

The wedding rehearsal is ultimately a practice of your wedding ceremony for you and your wedding party. Traditionally, it’s held the day (or two) before the wedding day followed by a rehearsal dinner in which the wedding party, their dates, and immediate family is invited.