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Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Love
It is time to talk about that age-old tradition of the wedding favor. Traditionally, newly married couples hand out some small trinket to their wedding guests as a token of appreciation for attending their big day and as something to remember the event by. Sadly, the reality is that many of those wedding party favors end up in the trash or shoved in a box. You probably have a few around somewhere.
By Adam Quinn7 years ago in Marriage
10 Best Foundations for Your Wedding Day
Weddings are arguably the most memorable night of a person’s life. Growing up, we dream of our perfect wedding, that everything is curated from the guest list down to the food. However, the most important aspect of the whole ceremony is of course—the bride. In this moment of time, it is the bride’s time to shine and she should do so in flawless, seemingly natural makeup.
By Sherry Campbell7 years ago in Marriage
How to Prepare for a Marriage Proposal
So you've found the love of your life, you know all of the things you should know about each other before you get married, and you're ready announce it to the world. But first, you have to pop the question. That can be exciting and exhilarating, but it can also be nerve-wracking. Where do you even start? This advice will help you best prepare for a marriage proposal, so you can start the next chapter of your life with the person you love.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Marriage
Most Popular First Dance Wedding Songs of All Time
Weddings are now the talk of the town with the Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just being completed. Clichéd as it may be, it is safe to say that love is in the air. While not everyone (okay, anyone) can have a wedding as breathtaking and special as British royalty, it doesn't mean you should slack on yours. I've been to several weddings in the past year or so and what sticks out in my head the most is the receptions, and specifically, the music selection. The music can make or break a wedding reception and no I'm not exaggerating.
By Jesse Kinney7 years ago in Marriage
How Much Should You Budget for a Wedding?
Congratulations on your engagement! You're now one step closer to the happily ever after that is marriage. But before you can move into the white picket fence house, ceremonies are in order! That's right, it's time to plan the wedding. Unfortunately, everything comes with a price tag, so in order to create your dream wedding, you have to consider money.
By Emily McCay7 years ago in Marriage
Best Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair
There is something so chic, sexy, and, at the same time, uber-sophisticated about short hair. Not only does it showcase a woman’s facial features in a way no other hairstyle can, but it sends the message of her having so much inner confidence that it’s no wonder so many women opt for it to be their signature bridal day look.
By Alicia Springer7 years ago in Marriage
Wedding Tattoos That Are Much Better Than Any Traditional Ring
Let's just be honest for a second: wedding planning is really expensive. A typical wedding now costs around $25,000 on average. That's an entire year's salary for some people—and that doesn't even include costs of a bridal shower or any special stuff for the maid of honor.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Marriage
Common Bachelorette Party Fails You Need to Avoid
So your best friend wants you to be her maid of honor—congratulations! While this is a great honor (I mean it's right there in the title), it also means you have some pretty hefty responsibilities to the bride-to-be before her wedding day. Perhaps the most exciting, but potentially most stressful, of these duties is putting together the bachelorette party. From the moment you start planning to the end of the big night itself, bachelorette party fails are always just around the corner. The first step in avoiding them is to be aware of the most common pitfalls. That way, you can plan ahead and work to create the perfect send-off for the bride-to-be on one of her last nights as a single woman.
By Lindsie Polhemus7 years ago in Marriage
11 Things You Should Do Right After a Proposal
Maybe you've been waiting for years. Or the engagement came as a total surprise. Either way, the swell of emotions can get the best of you in the immediate aftermath. And that's OK. Take a deep breath and savor the moment! You're engaged!
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in Marriage
How to Make Your Wedding Bouquet Last Forever
Flowers. For any bride they can be one of the most important elements of their special day. In recent years, there have been a ton of new wedding trends, especially when it comes to flowers: big bouquets, minimalist bouquets, flower ceilings, and flower crowns. Whether you’re the boho bride who has an epic alter piece or a bougie bride who has opulent centerpieces growing toward the ceiling, you’ll likely be wondering the same thing: can I keep them? The wedding industry has figured out how to create timeless keepsakes with videos, wedding photography, and dress preservation—and it’s hardly unexpected. It’s not necessarily the norm to preserve your wedding bouquet but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Make your wedding bouquet last forever on your own, with a friend, or hire a professional!
By Samantha L. Banner7 years ago in Marriage
Best Wedding Dress Designers in the World
Pretty much every bride-to-be has her own signature style and personal ideas of what makes for a perfect wedding. But if there’s one thing that each one can agree on is their wedding dress has to make a statement—a statement about her tastes, personality… something that gives off an “it” factor.
By Claudia Jerro7 years ago in Marriage
