We started planning our wedding wanting a small, intimate gathering with just our nearest and dearest.

Turns out, 'nearest and dearest' for our families includes anyone we've ever shared a holiday dinner with, plus their plus-ones, and a few neighbors who 'always asked about us.'

When you're dating, you might spend hours planning the perfect romantic gesture, sending flowers, or writing love letters.

But [Groom's Name], let me tell you, in marriage, you'll be a hero just for remembering to take out the trash, or refilling the toilet paper roll without being asked.

I thought I knew my family well before planning our wedding.

Turns out, some relatives are like volatile chemicals; best kept in separate containers on the seating chart.

We wanted a small, intimate wedding with just our closest friends and family.

Then we tallied up our 'closest' friends and family and realized we needed a stadium with a VIP section for the people who actually know our names.