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How To Get Picture-Perfect Engagement Photos

Congratulations on your engagement! Now you’ve got a million things to think about, including announcing it to your friends and family. With a set of artfully crafted engagement photos, you can submit announcements to your local newspaper, print save-the-date cards, and showcase your favorite pics on your wedding website and social media accounts. Following some […]

LGBTQ Indians: Marriage Equality, Civil Rights, and New Complexities

India’s Supreme Court took a major leap forward for the nation on September 6, striking down a 167-year-old law that banned same-sex love. After this key victory, activists turn their sights toward other civil rights causes. Alongside key issues like improved access to health care and ending violence against their communities, the right to marry […]

How To Fall for an Autumn Wedding

Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the feeling of change. While the leaves are turning from their summery greens to shades of red and brown, you may be preoccupied with planning for your upcoming wedding. This can be a great season to think about tying the knot, especially when you consider the natural beauty […]

Décor Trends to Consider for Your Wedding

Wedding trends tend to change quite frequently. Though each year brings about new and exciting options for couples to consider, know what’s “in” can prove to be a bit challenging. Luckily, you can rest easy knowing that most fads don’t shake things up too drastically. Even if your wedding features “last year’s styles,” you don’t […]

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 […]