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A Quick Guide to LGBTQ Pre-Wedding Parties

Since many wedding-related customs evolved around heterosexual pairings, LGBTQ couples may decide to forgo some while retooling others to fit their lives and values. One of these is the prenuptial last hurrah that usually takes place a day or two before the wedding itself. No matter what you call this kind of party, transforming a […]

LGBTQ Indians Score a Major Supreme Court Victory

In early September 2018, multiple news outlets all over the world reported a landmark decision by India’s Supreme Court to decriminalize same-sex love. LGBTQ Indians celebrated the ruling, which overturned a criminal law that threatened their safety, dignity, and civil rights for more than 150 years. To understand the context of this development, it’s important […]

A Basic Guide for Selecting a Wedding Veil

On the day of your wedding, everyone is going to be looking at you. Whether you enjoy the spotlight or not, you and your partner are taking center stage in this marital production. This means you are going to spend a decent amount of time cultivating the perfect look. For brides, this process involves a […]

Essential Advice for Your Wedding Invitations

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Choosing your invitations is one major task to tackle when planning your wedding. You probably have a lot of questions concerning wording, formatting and styles. Meanwhile, you may be trying to figure out whether to order them from a professional printer, go with a DIY approach or forgo paper altogether and choose digital versions. The […]

A Quick Guide to Wedding Band Shopping

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Wedding planning involves a collection of both large and small details. Yet long after the cake has been eaten and the band has gone home, the two of you will have lasting testaments to your commitment: your wedding rings. How do you find the perfect ones that both you and your budget will adore? A […]

Finding The Right Wedding Caterer

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Engaged couples searching for a wedding caterer usually receive some common-sense advice and tips. With that said, it’s important to go beyond the basics to ensure you find the best professional for your event. While asking the right questions is a critical starting point, it’s also important to understand some other key aspects of getting […]

Money Matters: Preparing a Wedding Budget

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When planning your wedding, money can be a difficult topic to contend with or even discuss. That’s partially because people tend to have strong emotions connected to their financial matters. Keeping a clear head while nailing down the dollars-and-cents aspect of your nuptials can be challenging. However, you and your sweetie can craft a great […]

Estate Planning: Securing Your Future as a Couple

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Long before the Obergefell v. Hodges decision made marriage equality a universal law in the United States, LGBTQ people have taken measures to ensure that their partners and children are cared for after they pass away. The right to marry has solidified the ability of a deceased person’s family to obtain assets or care for […]

Picking Up Pennies After Your Wedding: A Financial Guide to Married Life

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There are few steps in life as thrilling as getting married. You and your significant other have probably spent a great deal of time planning for the perfect wedding. Through all of this, you most likely have noticed how expensive the endeavor can be. Even though you may have been with your partner for many […]

Preparing for Common Wedding Disasters

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Most couples look forward to their wedding days with a mixed sense of nervousness and excitement. This is due to how much weight is placed on weddings these days. Brides and grooms alike do not want anything to go awry on their special days and will go to extreme lengths to ensure perfection. If this […]