A lot of time, energy, and money go into putting together a perfect wedding. With so much on the line, the last thing you want is to feel unwell when the big day arrives. To feel your best when walking down the aisle, there are several habits you should adopt in the weeks leading up […]
Planning a wedding can be fun, but it also can be frustrating. And at times, it may feel mind-boggling. You could be tempted to throw caution to the wind and do whatever you want. It’s your special day after all, right? Maybe so, but you still need a solid plan for your event. Experts weigh […]
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Some couples want to have the type of event seen in movies and during telecasts of royal nuptials. However, not all people are as enticed by the grandiose. For many, the perfect wedding is one that is as small as it is intimate. Though it may paint a […]
Prior to today’s fight for marriage equality and the right to adopt, LGBTQIA individuals struggled for basic rights. The 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village are heralded as the flashpoint that began their fight for equality in the United States. Historians have chronicled these events in writing, as well as depicted […]
Throwing a wedding can easily cost a small fortune. While you might be prepared to spend a good amount on your event, it can be helpful to know that there are plenty of ways to cut corners. Review these tips and find the best ways to save when putting together the details of your big […]
For plenty of couples, the experience of planning and celebrating a wedding can go by in a whirlwind of emotions and half-remembered moments. Since you’re putting a lot into this event, it stands to reason you want to enjoy it and be present in body, mind, and spirit. Naturally, this requires a bit of work. […]
Names are complicated things. Shakespeare made names seem arbitrary when he immortalized the words, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. Hundreds of years later, Bart Simpson would respond to that quote with the accurate observation, “not if you called them stenchblossoms”. In these two quotes, it can be understood that names […]
It’s an honor and a joy to be invited to witness the union of two hearts in marriage. With any wedding, there are certain things you should do as a good guest. Responding to an RSVP and showing up on time are just two things every guest should do. While these are good tips for […]
Getting married to your partner is the start of something wonderful. The two of you will soon be able to build the life together that you have in your mind. Still, there will be plenty of challenges along the way. Once the reception is completed and you’ve come back from your honeymoon adventure, you may […]
When you’re getting married, it’s all about details: schedules, contracts, accessories, and of course, your budget. You think you’ve carefully devised your spending plan, but costs seem to creep upward as you hire vendors, choose flowers, shop for décor, and order your attire. If these expenses surprise you, you’re not alone. Fortunately, you can fight […]
