Getting to know someone in a romantic way can be a process. In the digital age, many people are used to dating based on initial attraction with a person’s online persona. While meeting someone new is easier than ever before, the actual act of dating can be both awkward and expensive. No matter how well […]

Congratulations are in order! You’re ready to spend your life with that special someone and now you’ve got a wedding to plan. While some couples have the resources and backing to splurge on their big day, that may not be the case with you. Same-sex couples often have to face the reality of not having […]

Wedding preparation can be a lot to handle. With so many tasks to get through on a regular basis, it can be easy to allow some social graces and customs to fall to the wayside. Tipping, for example, might not be at the forefront of your mind when you think about your vendors. Still, there […]

Planning for a wedding can be as exhilarating as it is stressful, especially if you have a big dream. If you have recently gotten engaged to your partner, then you probably are well aware of all of the steps you need to take to make your celebration happen. While it can seem like there are […]

When you’re getting married, it’s all about details: schedules, contracts, accessories, and of course, your budget. You think you’ve carefully devised your spending plan, but costs seem to creep upward as you hire vendors, choose flowers, shop for décor, and order your attire. If these expenses surprise you, you’re not alone. Fortunately, you can fight […]

Couples fight about everything. Whether you’re arguing about where to get dinner or the legitimacy of a pet peeve, some healthy debate is good for a relationship. Of course, there are other topics that can wreak havoc on a happy couple. Financial habits are one of the more common issues that couples tend to argue […]

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 […]

The Knot’s Lauren Kay predicts that micro weddings will become a major trend in 2020. There are certainly many advantages to hosting a much smaller wedding: fewer details, a smaller budget, and less complicated planning. If you’re limited by time, money, or your ability to face large crowds, a micro wedding may be the perfect […]

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 […]