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Planning Your Food-Focused Reception

You’ve probably heard the adage that food brings people together. That’s especially true at weddings, where hospitality for friends and family includes a collection of delicious delicacies. If good eats are one of your passions, planning a food-focused reception is a great choice. Taking your wedding cuisine to new heights requires some planning and thought, […]

Plan an Eco-Friendly Wedding

Environmental issues impact our lives every day. While activists like Greta Thunberg, Mari Copeny, and Autumn Peltier call for government action to protect the earth and halt climate change, ordinary people look for ways to mitigate their impacts. Green weddings are now more than just a hot trend. With ecologically sound options for reducing your […]

Wedding After-Party: The Event After the Reception

As far as parties go, a wedding tends to fall on the more extensive side of the spectrum. While gathering all of your friends and family members together in the same place might seem like celebration enough, some happy couples like to keep the excitement going after the reception ends. Throwing an after-party for a […]

A Wedding Planning Checklist for Same-Sex Couples

Getting engaged is a big moment for any couple. While you might not be rushing right to the altar, it still helps to understand what you’re in store for when planning a wedding. Though same-sex relationships have existed for as far back as recorded history allows, marriage between two people of the same gender only […]

Why a Local Wedding May Be Best

Many people dream of their weddings from an early age. In a number of cases, these visions include tying the knot in far-flung locations. While destination weddings are incredibly popular, there are also a number of problems that come along with making this decision. Maybe you picture yourself getting married on a warm beach on […]

Give Your Groomsmen Something Special

The people who comprise your wedding party are likely your closest friends and family members. Whether you’re having a destination event or hosting a DIY affair in your hometown, you’re going to be making demands of some variety on the members of your wedding party. The bridesmaids and groomsmen often have to take on dozens […]

Simple Ways To Cut Costs for Your Wedding

Creating a wedding budget is no simple task. No matter how meticulous you are with setting funds aside, there are a number of surprises that can come along and force you to spend more than you intended. Though it can be frustrating, there are a number of ideas you can consider to improve your control […]

Beneficiaries Are a Big Deal in Estate Planning

Almost 60% of Americans don’t have a last will and testament. But maybe you’re one of the people who do. You’ve done your homework, inventoried your assets, and have an up-to-date will. So your family’s taken care of, right? Not so fast. If you haven’t updated beneficiaries for your life insurance and financial accounts, keep […]

Planning Your Wedding and Reception on Separate Dates

Most couples tying the knot usually hold their ceremonies and receptions together on the same day. However, circumstances such as intercultural celebrations, elopement or desiring an intimate low-key wedding may warrant making other arrangements. While you’ll need to engage in fancier footwork to pull off separate events on two different days, it’s not impossible. Your […]

How To Handle Problematic Family Members at Your Wedding

All families have a few members who can be very difficult to deal with. While you may feel fine swallowing your pride and holding your tongue when encountering these individuals under normal circumstances, your wedding is a very different type of event. You want to be in your best mood when your special day arrives. […]