Married in a Graveyard on Halloween... Masquerade Wedding Fun

Ever wanted to just buck all the stuffy old wedding traditions and go all-out with a masquerade wedding? Hypnotherapist Becka Bossons and her husband Kevin did just that! Here are some throwback 90s wedding-day pics of their graveside nuptials held on Halloween. From the blushing Medieval bride and her Knight in shining armor, to an array of costume-clad kids dressed as Spiderman, fairy-princesses and other assorted heroes, to the wizardly father-of-the-bride... there was no limit to the creativity and fun had by this happy couple on their wedding day. To make it extra spooky, they even included traditional Pagan wedding rituals such as hand-tying and "jumping the broom." (I'll be heading to Google later on to find out more about that one!)

Check out Becka and Kevin for Throwback Thursday's Halloween Masquerade post. A fresh, fun twist to make a wedding to remember.

Submitted by Becka Bossons of TenderEmpowerment.com. Becka offers HypnoCoaching and hypnotherapy services to clients in Northestwest NJ (Hunterdon, Warren Counties) and NEPA (Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton areas). Her husband, Kevin Bossons, designs websites for a living at KevinBoss.com

Spooky Halloween Wedding Ideas - 2016

The Halloween season gives fall brides a chance to really get creative with every aspect of their wedding. Ghostly goodies, masquerade themes, pumpkins aplenty, and a bounty of harvest-themed decorative accents make this such a fun time of year to get married. Just think of the memories you'll create and the beautiful photos for your wedding album.

Below, just a bit of fall inspiration for Halloween-ish brides and grooms who want to make the most of their day. Check out the seancely table settings, goth wedding invitations, and gourd-adorned outdoor wedding venue that we found on the web, below.

Are you having a masquerade wedding? Send in your photos... we're happy to publish them on our blog for FREE!

Fanci-Fall, Romanci-Fall... found on FamilyHoliday.net

Love these Halloween wedding invitations!

Creative ideas for your Halloween themed outdoor wedding ceremony. From TheKnot.com

Are you having a Halloween wedding? Tell us about it in the comments!

"Last Chance to Run" Wedding Sign: Funny, Sexist, Offensive, or Don't Care?

There's a Facebook post going around covering the "Dumbest Wedding Trends of the 21st Century" and a whole bunch of people have given it a "frowny face." I assume this is because they partook in one or more of the trends at their wedding, and are now offended.

Examples include "mashtinis" which are "mashed potato martinis" (first time I'm hearing about this, ha, kinda funny really!) and "doughnut walls" (another trend that has escaped my attention until just now). My all-time favorite from their list has to be the photo of the kid holding a wedding sign that reads "Last chance to run!"

I'm wondering why some people have decided that this message is aimed at the groom and is sexist, making the blanket assumption that all grooms would want to run away on their wedding day, and all brides are "all in" for the rest of eternity.

And the same people are offended by said sign, deciding for the collective that all wedding signage should be lovey-dovey and free of negative humor.

Well, geez, doesn't anybody remember that movie Runaway Bride with Julia Roberts!?

Need I say more?

My opinion is, it's a joke, people. Lighten up. Last time I checked, jokes were funny because they held a grain of truth to them, and I don't think even the most giddy of brides has not had the fleeting thought, especially at the final hour of singledom, that she should head for the hills instead of marry that closet nose-picker, die-hard Trekkie, or whatever the groom does/is that drives her just a little bit bonkers.

Granted, I am not the type to have signs at my wedding or even around my house. But if you want to have a sign at your wedding, and if you want the sign to say "Last chance to run!" then all the power to ya, girlfriend. It's your wedding, so have it your way, is my philosophy.

What do you think? "Last Chance to Run." Funny? Offensive? Sexist? All? None? Don't care? Other?

Adelphia Restaurant Hosting FREE Wedding Reception Giveaway

Picture from this article describing Adelphia Restaurant's Free Wedding Reception Contest in detail.

I just got a heads-up from one of my roving wedding sources!

Frugal NJ Bride wishes do come true... and if you're interested in having a wonderful wedding reception at absolutely no cost, then check out this breaking news about a Wedding Essay Contest being held by the Adelphia Restaurant of Depford, NJ.

Enter to win the "Free Wedding Reception" Essay Contest by coming up with 100 words or less explaining why you feel that you and your fiance deserve to win.

The contest is open to residents of Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Mercer and Middlesex counties in New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties in Pennsylvania.

Entries must be submitted to the Adelphia Restaurant website. Only one submission will be allowed per individual; however, couples may be nominated as many times as possible by multiple people.

Finalists will be chosen by the Adelphia Restaurant & Events staff.

A vote for the winning couple (from among the finalists) will be held on Facebook between Nov 17 and Dec 19, 2016.

The winning couple will be announced publicly on Wednesday, December 21.

For more information about the contest, visit this link.

5 Things That are Way Cooler than Having an Expensive Engagement Ring

When did it become acceptable for a lady to expect her poor, hardworking fellow to foot the bill for a $10,000.00 engagement ring? Ladies... a big rock on your finger does not necessarily mean love, closeness, fidelity, or any of those things you expect to give and receive in your married life.

 

Below, a ton of way-cooler ideas for making use of that $9,600.00 for your partnered life together. 

 

 An incredible honeymoon! 

 Unless you already had kids before marrying each other (that's what we did!), your honeymoon will be the last hurrah before the pressing responsibilities of married life kick in. So, make it a good one if that's what you want to do. Now is your chance to book that Island Getaway, toast to the good life in Venice, explore Dover Cliffs, or hike the Grand Canyon.

A down payment on a house. 

He kicks in 10 Gs, you kick in another 8, and you've got a good chunk to put toward your future home together. Even if your parents are well-off and generous, it feels so much better to invest your own money into the home where you will make a life with your partner and maybe even raise a family. So forgo that pricey ring, and feel really good about the promise of a great life to come!

A new car. 

Are you in the family way? Perhaps a mom-van is in the cards for you. Or, maybe your worn-out wheels are due for a replacement. Having something sparkly on your hand to glance down at during your busy day isn't the worst thing. But a shiny new (and reliable) vehicle is the far more practical option.

A fat bank account. 

An extravagant wedding might make you giddy, and a big old diamond might make you feel cherished. But those feelings quickly fade when life throws you a curve ball and you have to cough up some quick cash for a life emergency, but there's no fundage to be had. Money in the bank means sleeping better at night, and even better, with the right financial advisor on your side, that nest egg will grow and grow!

Did you go with a frugal engagement ring? What did you do with the money you saved?