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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 8 Things Wedding Guests Don't Really Care About

5 Tips for Ordering A Perfect Steak

Restaurants are as unique as the chefs in their kitchens. Our biggest challenge, dear steak lover, is to find one that suits our personal dining habits, expectations and yeah — most importantly — our taste buds! When you have a hankering for the perfect steak, remember these tips when you order:

17 places to play Bingo that you may not have known about

Bingo is a powerful entity, especially for--but not limited to--those in their twilight years. It is a way to gamble lightly without the potential risk of betting the deed to your house. Bingo is not just relegated to VFW halls either, as there are a handful of locations that have their games hosted by very funny and dazzling drag queens. There are plenty of places that host a Bingo game once in a while, but these are some locations that have games more…

How to Eat at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Anyone

Learn the proper etiquette of dining out and avoid common mistakes. Here are some tips on what to or not to do in restaurants.

Wedding Flowers: How Much Should I Budget for Wedding Flowers?

Approximately how much of my wedding budget should I anticipate spending on my wedding flowers?

Wedding Flowers: DIY or Go With A Pro?

When the bride-to-be and the florist meet, a fun and engaging relationship starts and it ends happily ever after with a beautiful wedding, featuring a smiling

What Did You Wish You Knew While Planning Your Wedding?

Tell us the nitty gritty details of everything you learned while planning your wedding!

9 Things The Maid Of Honor Forgets To Do After The Ceremony (SheFinds)

The Meanings Behind Popular Wedding Traditions

From throwing rice to wearing veils, many bizarre wedding traditions have stood the test of time.

50 Beautiful Wedding Arch Decoration Ideas

Designing the perfect wedding altar is as important as finding the right wedding dress, because this is where many of the most magical and momentous memories of your wedding day will occur. Whether you are outsourcing the decoration of your wedding arch to a professional, repying on the spoils of nature, or doing it yourself, …

Your Toughest Wedding Seating Arrangement Problems Solved 

And that's exactly why we’re sharing simple solutions to nine super common seating problems. You can thank us later...

The 10 Wedding Planning Rules You Can Break

Yes, it's true there are a lot of traditions when it comes to weddings, but things have changed too. Here it is in black and white -- those formally set-in-stone rules that just don't hold up anymore (despite what the 'rents say).

5 Signs and Symptoms You Need a Banquet Hall for Your Event

More and more people are opting for "cozy events" rather than full-on receptions. Having your wedding/birthday party/quinceanera or any other big event in your backyard close to home does sound more personable and less institutional than renting a banquet hall or rental space.

Wedding Readings For Your Non Religious Wedding Ceremony

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