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When it comes to planning your wedding, plenty of people in your life likely have thoughts about how you should approach the celebration. While you don't want to come across as overly selfish, you do need to remember that your wedding is about you and your partner and a celebration…

As the parent of a bride, you are thrilled at the prospect of seeing your daughter walk down the aisle and marry the person who is the love of her life. But before your daughter takes her vows, there is the matter of paying for the wedding and all that goes with it. Since it is traditional for the families of both the bride and groom to pay for certain aspects of the wedding, you want to make sure of what's expected of you along the way. As to what you should…

Whether you're a religious person or not, most people used to assume that weddings were held in churches. After the ceremony, the reception was usually held in a different location, such as a reception hall. Times are truly changing, however. Many couples prefer to forgo the church…

If someone in your circle of friends is getting married soon, then you might be planning on hosting a bachelor party for them. After all, this is a great way for the guest of honor and all of your closest friends to get together and have a great time before the guest of honor gets married. The last thing that you probably want is to plan a lame and boring bachelor party, but following these tips will help you plan a party that everyone will remember…

Considering all of your ring options for your wedding bands can be overwhelming. When choosing a ring that will fit perfectly with your engagement ring and can be worn every day for years, there are so many things for you to consider. Below are some popular ring options you can go…

Now that you have gotten engaged and are making plans for your wedding, most of your attention will be focused on the ceremony itself. However, it's important that you also take plenty of time to plan your wedding reception. Depending upon how many guests will be in attendance, you'll need to make sure everyone has enough room to spread out and be comfortable. If you're in the process of checking out prospective venues for your reception, use the following…

Going to a resort for your wedding is one of the best ways to make your big day fun and memorable. Before you book a resort, though, there are some things you should be looking at. Here are five things to look for when choosing the resort for your wedding.…

With life slowly returning to normal after a crazy year, now is the perfect time to begin planning your 2022 wedding. Of course, one of the most important components of any wedding is the venue. In fact, choosing the venue is likely one of the first steps you'll take as you begin…

When it comes to your wedding, you likely want to do everything possible to save yourself some green. A great tactic that you can use is to take your own engagement photos. However, there are a few things that you'll want to do to ensure that they turn out with a…

A good wedding takes a lot of planning. Figuring out where to start can be tough, especially if you are doing it all on your own. Below are the first five steps you need to complete on your wedding planning checklist.

Making a Guest…

Couples marrying during this time have a lot of challenges. So do the people who love them. Finding the right gift is difficult at best. Here are four things you can get for the people you love. The best thing is everything is easy to ship for no contact to prevent spreading…

Your wedding will be an event that you'll remember for the rest of your life. Therefore, you want those memories to be as stunning as possible. Of all the elements that you and your guests experience on your big day, the element that's likely to create the biggest impression is what is seen.

That's why it's important to incorporate interesting and beautiful visual design elements into your wedding and…

You waited for so long for that lovely band that is on your ring finger and showcases your commitment to your partner. At the time you didn't really think about how to care for it, you just wanted it. Now, you need to think about how to keep it looking good long-term. Here are some of the most common dangers to your wedding ring that you should avoid in the future.

Chemical Compounds

You may not think…

One big component of planning your wedding is figuring out the food. Find the right caterer and you’ll find that the process is super simple and the food is delicious for all your guests. To help ensure you find a great caterer, here is what you should be able to expect from them leading up to your wedding day.

A Full Quote Breakdown

When you get the quote from your caterer, it shouldn’t just be a round number on a piece of paper. Rather, it should be properly broken down so…

One of the best ways to celebrate a new marriage is by taking a romantic honeymoon. In addition to Paris, Rome, and other quintessentially romantic places for honeymoons, there are other destinations that are more unique and offer an alternative to a typical honeymoon retreat. Here are four unique destinations that you and your spouse should consider…

A bachelor party is a defining moment in any man’s life and acts as a line of demarcation between his years as a single man and his years with his wife. Due to its importance, a bachelor party should always be an amazing time for a groom and his friends as they celebrate one of life’s crowning moments. Here are four of the most unique bachelor party ideas you can use to end your single years with a bang and kick off your married life the right way.

Go on a Fishing Trip

If you…

Heading out to a destination wedding to marry the partner of your dreams is going to change your life forever, but there are some important variables to consider before you send out invitations. Planning out a destination wedding can be challenging, and you want to be sure that you aren’t going to run into any major problems on your special day.

Where Your Planner Is Located

Working with a planner who lives near you will be easier initially, but they might not have any…