The Local Slice

Wedding convention has guests expecting a sit-down catered meal, a bartender and a four-tier cake topped with figurines.

But today, couples are occasionally bucking convention.

So if you have a bank account you know that the more money you deposit into it, the more money you can withdrawal from in emergencies. This is similar to being content in your relationships; when there are more positive experiences with a partner, there are more experiences that can be looked back on during the hard times.

Stress affects everybody in some form and is almost a “normal” part of our modern lifestyle. However, the way you deal with stress is what truly determines how detrimental it will be in your life. Here are 6 ways to effectively overcome stress.

Our family of four, including two boys 12 and 13, returned to Redlands for a wedding, a funeral and some much needed time with our west coast family!  We had our usual spots that we wanted to visit; Cheesewalla, El Burrito, A Store Called Quest, etc.  But when the weather in Baltimore kept us in Redlands for three extra days, we managed to make the most of it by enjoying more of what Redlands has to offer including, a La Minute and did I mention Cheesewalla? 

I’m sure we can all agree that finding stunning inspiration for wedding flowers is easier than ever (thank you, Pinterest), but when you get down to brass tacks, putting together a floral scheme can be much more complicated than it sounds!

May is Mental Health Awareness month! This is as perfect time as any to talk about what to look for in a therapist. Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to take your mental health in your own hands and now it’s about finding a therapist who’s a good fit for you.

Here are some things to remember when starting your therapy journey:

Choosing a wedding a photographer should not be quick and easy.

Don’t just get a referral. Don’t just look at prices.

Ask your niece to be the flower girl. Check.

Ask your best friend to stand up for you. Check.

Ask your family pastor to officiate. Check.

Having loved ones in your ceremony and in attendance on the big day is a big part of what makes it special.

Do you really have to leave your dog out?

I, like many others, used to fantasize about my wedding day. I was going to be in a mermaid-style dress, with whimsical flowing hair, barefoot on the beach, sunflowers everywhere, and the most handsome man waiting for me at the end of the aisle.

Invitations can seem like an odd thing to fixate on, but in reality, they are a guest’s first impression of what’s in store for them at your wedding. It might be a small detail for some, but it sets the tone for your big day, and you want to be able to get it right. For the all-local wedding in this blog series, we went with Citrograph Printing Company, which is the longest running printing company in California! Let me explain how we got there…

Wedding rings are a big deal.

The gown will get packed away. The flowers will die. Sometimes you’ll look at the photos.

But you will wear your rings every day for the rest of your life.

Redlands can feel like the kind of place where you know every good spot in town. You’ve found the best burrito place, you know exactly where to get your morning coffee, and maybe you’ve even been to some beautiful weddings in town. The thing about Redlands (or any small town, really) is that it’s the best place in the world to discover hidden gems, and wedding venues around town are no exception.