Let’s face it: Wedding flowers can be expensive. According to Brides writers Heather Lee and Elizabeth Mitchell, flowers and floral arrangements make up around 10% of the typical wedding budget. Most couples shell out between $700 and $2,500 for their arrangements, but it’s not uncommon to spend as much as $11,000. Maybe you’re working with […]

Getting engaged can be the start of an exciting adventure. While marriage has long been an important ritual, gay and lesbian couples were denied the right to marry in the United States until recent years. Therefore, plenty of LGBTQ couples feel a bit lost when it comes to the best way to discuss a same-sex […]

According to most sources, the average wedding costs around $29,000. While planning a local wedding, you must develop a sound budget and keep track of many expenses. That becomes even more crucial if you want a destination nuptial celebration. Naturally, you may also be concerned about whether you can afford to marry in a far-flung […]

There’s nothing quite as romantic or picturesque as the open sea. Breathtaking beauty exists in the Caribbean’s turquoise waters, the open blue expanses around Alaska, or the seemingly endless azure waves off the California coastline. With such majestic scenery as a backdrop, saying “I do” aboard a cruise ship can be a rewarding experience. However, […]

When the decision has been made to tie the knot, it can be an exciting time. While it can be fun to bask in the well-wishes that come along with an engagement, you also need to start planning for the big day. One important aspect to focus on when first setting out is your budget. […]

Planning for a wedding can be a somewhat stressful process. Though you are working to put together an event that celebrates the love you share with your partner, tensions can run high while you’re ironing out all the details. More often than not, your partner is going to be the one you bump heads with […]

If the wedding ceremony is a respectful commemoration of a couple’s commitment, then the reception is the afterparty. Most have all the essential ingredients for a memorable evening: food, music, dancing or games, and of course, alcohol. For the last item on that list, you need both a thoughtfully curated choice of drinks and a […]

Throwing a wedding can be a lot of work. What’s important to remember is that at the end of it all, you and your partner will be celebrating your union. This means you want to make sure the event is a reflection of you both. If a traditional wedding seems too stuffy for your tastes, […]

According to recent statistics, more couples are living together before tying the knot. While this might not be surprising to some, it does create some unique situations. For one, these couples are also delaying having children for various reasons. Instead, most will often adopt or purchase a pet. Dogs and cats have long been the […]

Shakespeare once wrote that “music is the food of love.” It can be hard to deny this. Throughout history, songs have been written about every aspect of romance. There are tunes geared toward young lovers, passionate affairs, unrequited pining, lost romances, new flames, and pretty much any scenario that can arise between humans falling into […]