The idea of standing before your friends and relatives on your wedding day can be both an exciting and terrifying thought. While many couples merely need to smile and listen to the officiant, there are plenty who opt to include personal vows in their ceremonies. Reading the vows can produce anxiety in and of itself, […]

If you’re like many couples, you probably spent a year or more planning your wedding. When your big day is over, you may feel down or anxious about the next stage of your life. This is a natural feeling after a major life event, but you can expect the feeling to go away. It’s important […]

No one knows exactly what to expect when it comes to getting married. While plenty have assumptions, the reality is often one filled with unexpected scenarios and surprises of every variety. Only the future will tell for certain what your union will bring. Still, you can get an idea of what’s in store by looking […]

The act of proposing has become quite the creative endeavor over the last few years. Though couples have long tried to put unique spins on popping the question, social media seems to have amplified matters. There’s no hard rule saying a proposal needs to be involved or meticulously planned. That said, you may want guidance […]

When most people think about weddings, they picture social affairs that are carefully arranged over several months. However, some couples consider eloping for a variety of reasons. Whether you and your sweetie are eying a courthouse ceremony or you want to bolt to a destination like Vegas to tie the knot, you’ll need to engage […]

An engagement ring is far from an inexpensive investment. Once upon a time, in fact, it was said that a person should spend no less than three months’ salary on this ring. Since times and traditions have changed, however, this is no longer the case. Still, statistics from the last few years indicate that the […]

Weddings are stressful. You want everything to go as planned. There are so many traditional events over the weekend, from the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, the wedding and reception, a day-after party and the send-off to the honeymoon. And let’s not forget picture-taking, dancing, cutting the cake and so much more. Many couples reminisce that they […]

The decision to get engaged can be a huge step in your relationship. Though this is a special time, studies suggest that planning a wedding can make couples feel stressed and disconnected. One way to avoid this is by practicing techniques to develop better communication with your partner. Look over these tips and learn how […]

Getting engaged is a big step toward tying the knot with your significant other. Though it does not require as much planning as the wedding, per se, you probably are going to put a lot of thought behind this decision. In the past, it was common for “popping the question” to be something of a […]

No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, it stands to reason your relationship has changed since you first started dating. Time and experience have a way of shifting priorities and altering dispositions. Some couples learn to weather the storms together, growing stronger with each passing year. Others realize that they might be happier […]