The longer you have been with your significant other, the more likely you are to feel ready to take the next step in your relationship. The decision to get engaged is not one that should be made lightly, however. You want to be certain that you are on the same page as your partner when […]

A lot of hard work goes into planning a perfect wedding. Still, tying the knot does not put an end to the challenges of a relationship. Married life is an adventure, and you will need to be prepared for a variety of problems. Effort will be required from you and your partner to make the […]

Getting married can produce a whirlwind of emotions. While there are plenty of details to sort out during the planning stages, you also want to make sure that you take time to think about your decisions. You might want to utilize some of the wedding traditions that are most important to you, such as rings […]

With same-sex marriages being legal in the United States, many couples are solemnizing their union as partners in ceremonies that resemble the traditions common in heterosexual weddings. Gay or straight, there are only a few requirements that make a marriage legal, and none of them involve an expensive white dress or a stirring rendition of […]

Weddings can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Most of your friends, family, and acquaintances will offer warm congratulations on your engagement. You’ll likely also share your excitement with those in your inner circle. However, you may encounter a few thoughtless, prying, rude, or blatantly unsupportive people whose words and antics […]

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

Most couples want to make their wedding stand out. After all, it’s one of the most important days of your life, and something the two of you are going to remember for the rest of your lives. You want it to be something that is memorable for your friends and family members as well. There […]

Weddings are often shaped by tradition. Yet many factors can influence how couples change those traditions or abandon them entirely. The proposal is a critical moment that helps determine a couple’s future. It’s certainly not going the way of the dinosaurs — in fact, double proposals are quickly becoming a thing. So how do double […]

The process of planning a wedding often receives a lot of attention. However, less emphasis is placed on celebrating the first anniversary a couple experiences after tying the knot. It’s likely you will want to mark the occasion in a special way when approaching your first anniversary. If that’s the case, review this quick guide […]

Amid fears that the Supreme Court is going to repeal Roe v. Wade, there are concerns that the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex marriage decision may be the next to go under the conservative Court. In response, states are taking action to codify same-sex marriage rights in case Obergefell is overturned. Meanwhile, laws ensuring same-sex […]