The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of dramatic shifts in how we celebrate annual events. Traditions surrounding Easter, Mother’s Day, and academic graduations have all been put into a blender due to the restrictions of social isolation. As the continued impact of the novel coronavirus is felt, cities across America have begun making […]

When you and your partner have decided to tie the knot, it can change your life in a number of exciting ways. Of course, the shift can also bring about a number of complications you might not know how to sort out. For gay couples, one of the biggest challenges is determining whether or not […]

Getting engaged can be an exciting time in your life. While you may feel the thrill right away, you probably also have a few concerns about planning your wedding. For same-sex couples, there can be a lot of confusion surrounding the process. LGBT couples were only given the right to wed in recent years, meaning […]

Moving in together is a significant step in your relationship. You must adjust to each other’s schedules, rhythms, and preferences. Your animal companions have similar needs. Pets feel fear and anxiety just as we do, but they also communicate and perceive the world differently than us. Creating a blended home with both humans and animals […]

Gone are the days when every wedding featured a sit-down plated multicourse meal. As an engaged couple, you have plenty of food catering options for your big day. Family-style service is a popular alternative to pre-plated service, but is it right for your reception? Learning more about its features, perks, and downsides can help you […]

Couples fight about everything. Whether you’re arguing about where to get dinner or the legitimacy of a pet peeve, some healthy debate is good for a relationship. Of course, there are other topics that can wreak havoc on a happy couple. Financial habits are one of the more common issues that couples tend to argue […]

Same-sex relationships can prove a bit complicated at times. While all romantic connections have their own fair share of difficulties, gay and lesbian couples may find themselves dealing with a handful of unique troubles. One major issue LGBT relationships face is when one person is still in the closet. There may not be a “right” […]

Let’s face it: Wedding flowers can be expensive. According to Brides writers Heather Lee and Elizabeth Mitchell, flowers and floral arrangements make up around 10% of the typical wedding budget. Most couples shell out between $700 and $2,500 for their arrangements, but it’s not uncommon to spend as much as $11,000. Maybe you’re working with […]

The Knot’s Lauren Kay predicts that micro weddings will become a major trend in 2020. There are certainly many advantages to hosting a much smaller wedding: fewer details, a smaller budget, and less complicated planning. If you’re limited by time, money, or your ability to face large crowds, a micro wedding may be the perfect […]

Getting engaged can be the start of an exciting adventure. While marriage has long been an important ritual, gay and lesbian couples were denied the right to marry in the United States until recent years. Therefore, plenty of LGBTQ couples feel a bit lost when it comes to the best way to discuss a same-sex […]