We are launching several new editorial series on the Weddingbee blog, and we need our hive members to participate in order to bring them to life. If you recently got married and would love to show off your wedding to the hive, we’d love to feature YOU! Keep reading to see ALL of our featured series below.
This week, the spotlight is on…
DIY Projects – How did you make your wedding really personal? Share a DIY tutorial for invitations, flowers, decor…even your dress!
HOW TO SUBMIT A DIY PROJECT:
If you’re a real bride (or just a wedding enthusiast) and created a fabulous DIY project with pictures and a step-by-step tutorial, we’d love to feature it! You must either have a background in wedding planning or have previously written about a related topic. We are also looking for writers with an ability to write in an informative, credible, conversational tone on DIY topics and projects. Please create an account through our DIY Writer page and submit your DIY Projects here.
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Real Weddings – Your wedding day in pictures and words. Share your day with the hive!
HOW TO SUBMIT A REAL WEDDING:
Please fill out the following questions and send a couple sample pictures or a link to your online wedding album to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com with the subject “Real Wedding Submission” and we’ll contact you if we’d like to feature your wedding.
These are general guidelines, but feel free to add any additional information you’d like to share. See all of our latest Real Weddings here.
The Details
1. Bride’s Name:
2. Groom/Partner’s Name:
3. Venue(s):
4. Wedding Date:
5. Bridal Gown Designer:
6. Florist:
7. Photographer:
8. Videographer:
9. Cake:
9. Wedding Coordinator:
10: Bridesmaids’ Dresses:
11. Honeymoon:
The Story
Please tell us the story of your wedding—your theme, details, cultural & religious ceremonies, etc. Feel free to add captions to pictures or reviews that you’d like to share with readers.
What were your favorite or most memorable aspects of your wedding day?
Is there anything you would have done differently?
Do you have any advice for future brides?
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Real Budgets – Every bride wants to know: how much do weddings REALLY cost? Share your wedding budget, splurges, and saves with Weddingbee.
HOW TO SUBMIT A REAL BUDGET:
If you’d like to submit your real wedding budget, please fill out the following information and email it to us at guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com with the subject line “Real Budget Submission.” For privacy we’ll post your budget with your initials only, or anonymously, if you prefer, and we’ll contact you if we’d like to feature your wedding.
Please provide a brief description of where you saved and where you splurged, and how your budget changed from your initial estimate to what you ended up spending.
Below are the typical expenses to fill out, but you can adjust them to fit your particular budget (or include other categories). You’re welcome to write short explanations of your expenditures and include pictures, as guest blogger KM did here. It really helps readers see how you stretched your dollars.
Date:
City, State:
Budget:
# of Guests:
Wedding Day Costs
Ceremony Site Fees/Type of Venue:
Reception Site Fees/Type of Venue:
Caterer/Food/Drink (per person if available):
Service Charge/Gratuities:
Bridal Gown & Alterations:
Bridal Accessories (Veil, Undergarments, Shoes, Jewelry):
Groom’s Attire:
Stationery/Postage:
Photography:
Videography:
Ceremony Music:
Reception Music:
Flowers:
Favors:
Cake:
Officiant:
Coordinator:
Hair/Makeup:
Wedding Party Gifts:
Transportation:
Hotels:
Misc:
WEDDING DAY TOTAL:
TOTAL COST PER PERSON:
(divide wedding day total by # of guests)
All Inclusive Costs:
Wedding Bands:
Rehearsal Dinner/Day After Brunch:
Honeymoon:
ALL INCLUSIVE TOTAL:
GRAND TOTAL:
(wedding day total + all inclusive total)
Please use this provided format and be sure to calculate all totals before sending it in. Thank you!
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DIY Projects – How did you make your wedding really personal? Share a DIY tutorial for invitations, flowers, decor…even your dress!
HOW TO SUBMIT A DIY PROJECT:
If you’re a real bride (or just a wedding enthusiast) and created a fabulous DIY project with pictures and a step-by-step tutorial, we’d love to feature it! You must either have a background in wedding planning or have previously written about a related topic. We are also looking for writers with an ability to write in an informative, credible, conversational tone on DIY topics and projects. Please create an account through our DIY Writer page and submit your DIY Projects here.
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Bees Anonymous – Did you find yourself in a sticky wedding situation and feel like others could really relate or learn from your struggles? Whether it was navigating relationships with your nearest and dearest, feeling let down and frustrated, or struggling with issues of fear, jealousy, budget woes, intimacy, vendors, etc., share your story with us, anonymously!
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ANONYMOUS POST:
If you’re currently navigating, or have successfully navigated, a tricky wedding or relationship related conundrum and are looking for support, advice, or to share your story without revealing who you are, we’d love to run your anonymous post. Email your submission to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com with the subject line “Bees Anonymous Submission.”
Although this is not necessary (we’ll never reveal your identity to ANYONE), to stay truly anonymous, you can definitely create a new email account to use to email your submission to us that doesn’t identify you. We won’t simply run venting posts—we’re looking for submissions that a broad audience can relate to. Perhaps you and your fiance/e come from different ethnic or socioeconomic backgrounds and it’s causing a rift in your relationship, or you and your fiance/e have different expectations for sex. If you have a feeling that lots of bees are struggling with an issue similar to yours, but you know you just can’t talk about it openly, this is the place for you. Please read through our past Bees Anonymous posts to get a sense for content that resonates with the bees before you submit!
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Real Photos from the Hive
Rings, dresses, wedding hairstyles and more…we love seeing them on real brides, not on models (don’t you?)! Be a part of our inspiring photo series, comprised of real photos & stats from hive members like you! Find submission details at the following links:
Real E-Ring Series
Real Bouquets Series
Real Wedding Gowns Series
Real Bridal Hair Series
Real Wedding Cakes Series
Real Bridesmaids’ Dresses Series
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Real Weddings from the Hive
Have you seen a gorgeous real wedding recapped on the Weddingbee boards? Nominate the poster for a Real Weddings from the Hive feature, and we’ll reach out to them. Just send a link to their recap post, along with their username and why you think their wedding would make a great feature to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com.
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Honeymoon in my Hometown
Check out our entire Honeymoon in My Hometown series here.
Fill us in on the locals’ take on what to eat, what to do, and where to stay for a romantic getaway in your hometown. We’ve had our bee bloggers participate in this series in the past, and now we’re opening it up to the hive. If you’d like your Honeymoon in My Hometown post to be considered for our blog, answer the following questions and submit your post (with your favorite honeymoon photos!) to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com:
What are the best places to eat for honeymooners in your hometown?
What are the most romantic or exciting places to stay in your hometown?
What are the best sites/activities for honeymooners in your hometown?
Any bonus tips for travelers to your hometown?
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Bucking Tradition
Show us what made your wedding truly unique, with photos. What elements did you include in your wedding that you felt were completely unique to you or your family? It could be anything from an obscure cultural tradition to a tradition unique to your family, or even something you completely made up.
If you think you have a unique wedding tradition (or more than one) that you’d like to see featured on our blog, answer the following questions, and please include a few images, and submit it to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com:
Couple’s names
Where did you get married? (city, state/country)
When did you get married?
Tell us about how you bucked tradition with your wedding ceremony, reception, or other wedding events.
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Real Wedding Playlists
We want the inside scoop on your wedding playlists, whether it’s ceremony, dinner, or dancing music, or even your “do not play” list!
If you’d like to share your playlist, send the following in an email or Google Doc to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com:
What type of playlist is this? Ceremony? Dinner? Dancing? All of the above?
What songs/artists were on your playlist?
Describe the vibe of your wedding playlist in a few words or sentences. (i.e., moody, bubbly, romantic, pop, indie, etc.)
What was on your “do not play” list?
What did you want your guests to feel when they heard the music at your wedding?
What were the biggest hits or misses?
Be sure to include photos of your guests rocking out on the dance floor if you have them! If you submit professional photos, please credit your photographer.
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The Honeymoon 15
Did you have a spectacular honeymoon that you want to share with the hive? Just fill out the questions below and submit them with a few of your favorite honeymoon photos to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com.
What was your honeymoon destination?
Where did you stay?
When did you go and for how long?
How was the weather?
What was your honeymoon budget?
What were your top 5 honeymoon activities?
Where were the top 5 places or things you ate?
What were the top 5 moments you’ll remember forever?
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What It Feels Like
If you’ve experienced a unique situation in your wedding planning or family life, we’re looking for your open, honest account of what it really feels like to be you.
Some examples:
What it feels like to plan a wedding after my mom has passed away
What it feels like to plan a wedding when my parents/his parents are not supportive of our relationship
What it feels like to marry someone with a disability
What it feels like to get un-engaged
What it feels like to be trying to conceive for over a year
What it feels like to marry into a family with much more/much less money than mine
If you experienced a unique situation during pre-engagement, wedding planning, or after tying the knot, tell us about it. Submit your story to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com.
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Our Ceremony
If you’ve customized your wedding ceremony, you know just how hard it is to find the perfect words. We want to make the process a little easier by paying it forward to future brides and grooms by sharing our wedding ceremony scripts with the hive.
If you’d like to participate in sharing your ceremony script, simply submit a copy of your script to guest (at) weddingbee (dot) com, along with answer to the following questions. Include pictures of your ceremony if you like; you can withhold your real names or leave them in.
Where did your wedding take place (church, synagogue, beach, country club, backyard, etc.)?
How long was your ceremony?
Who officiated your wedding, and what was their relationship to you?
Did you write your own vows? Were they a surprise, or did you write them together?
Feel free to include any other details that you think are important.
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Anonymous Dilemma
Got a burning question or dilemma that you’d love more opinions/advice on, but maybe don’t want to attach your name to? Whether it’s sex, in-laws, friends, spouse, money, kids, fights, etc., submit your dilemma anonymously. Current and past brides will weigh in with their take on your dilemma, and we’ll leave the comments open so the hive can weigh in as well!
To submit your Anonymous Dilemma, go to this form, fill it out, and hit submit.
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We look forward to hearing from you and featuring your wedding/story on Weddingbee!
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