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10 Things You Will (Probably) Forget to Pack for Your Honeymoon
You finally did it! After all the planning, prepping, and preening, you threw a wonderful wedding. You and your spouse walked down the aisle, people rejoiced, and yes, you had a little well-deserved fun on your wedding night.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Marriage
10 Honeymoon Destinations for Nature Lovers
Going on your honeymoon is one of the most exciting times in your life. You and your new spouse are embarking on your first trip together as a married couple, and if you’re the type of honeymooner that enjoys the outdoors, you’ll want this trip to be filled with natural beauty and unforgettable adventures. Whether you prefer being by the ocean, national parks, or want to hit some UNESCO world heritage sites on your once in a lifetime trip, there are honeymoon destinations for nature lovers to be found all around the world. This is the time to go all out. Explore your new love in a new place, and make unforgettable memories.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Marriage
What to Consider When Booking a Venue . Top Story - December 2018.
Let’s be honest—the first thing on your mind, once you get past the shock and tears of your engagement and that gorgeous ring on your finger, is “Where are we going to do this thing?!” Venue selection is certainly an exciting adventure, but don’t be fooled—the task can get pretty stressful if you’re not prepared. Selecting a venue takes more than picking the one that’s seemingly cheaper or the one that looks the prettiest in pictures online. So, before you go and put that down payment on the first one you look at, make sure you keep these other small, but important factors in mind.
By Sabrina Lee7 years ago in Marriage
The 10 Best Wedding Cake Decorating Books Ever Written
Have you thought about making your own wedding cake? More and more couples choose a DIY approach to their wedding. Whatever they can do on their own, they're happy to at least try. After all, getting married is expensive. The wedding itself is a money-sucker once you sit down and look at all the expenses.
By Lizzie Boudoir7 years ago in Marriage
10 Unique Wedding Favors for Your Big Day
There will come a time in most of our lives where planning a wedding will take the forefront of our minds. Weddings are a beautiful occasion to celebrate, and if planned correctly, your guests will be reminiscing about it for ages. Guests at your wedding are just as important as the wedding itself, so it should be a part of the process to create personalized gifts and unique wedding favors to thank your guests for being a part of your big day. Without them, your wedding wouldn’t be as special as it is. Sharing this day with others is a memory that will last a lifetime. Show your guests that you appreciate their presence with thoughtful gifts.
By Kioko Leonia7 years ago in Marriage
The 15 Best Wedding Guest Books and Alternatives You Can Buy in 2018
Weddings are the stuff that memories are made of. One of the mementos that every wedding should include is a guest book that will be a keepsake for years to come. Some of the best wedding guest books will be treasures that you can keep forever. From the traditional wedding guestbook to fun ideas like a message in a bottle, there are wedding guest books and alternatives that will fit every wedding, and that you can use to cherish memories from your guests who come to celebrate your wedding.
By Lizzie Boudoir7 years ago in Marriage
Showcasing Your Special Day
Wedding days are days of bliss for the couple and their loved ones. It is a day bathed in love, hope, and promise for a future life together. As such, it is important to commemorate such an auspicious and wonderful occasion with quality photo and videography.
By Jackie Barrows7 years ago in Marriage
Basic Betch Tour of LA. Top Story - December 2018.
Let me start off by saying that being engaged is so much fun! I loved (almost) every moment from the proposal to the wedding planning to the bachelorette party to finally making it down the aisle. The one part of the wedding planning process that proved to be a difficult, albeit silly decision, was the engagement photos. My now-husband and I got engaged the eve of New Years Eve, 2016. We were so excited and overwhelmed with the new chapter of our lives just beginning. With so much to do and so many plans to make from so far away, we initially decided we were not going to do engagement photos. We got a few phenomenal photos from the actual proposal which were so beautiful, we figured that would be enough. Plus, we live in Los Angeles and our wedding photographer was all the way in Canada (where our wedding would be) and we didn’t know the next time we would return to have the opportunity to shoot with him. On top of that, we are definitely not capable of looking lovey dovey in a field at sunset where it seems most engagement shoots take place.
By Dani Nash7 years ago in Marriage
How to Throw a Unique Themed Wedding
Throwing a unique themed wedding can be a challenge, because so many people these days are choosing a themed wedding for their big day. No bride wants to be like everyone else; in fact, it can be a bride and groom’s worst nightmare to spend months wedding planning for the perfect wedding day, only to have a wedding guest tell you that your themed wedding is exactly like a wedding party they just went to recently. If you want to throw a unique wedding, you have to be different. Whether that means choosing a particular theme for your big day that no one has done before or trying to put a unique spin on a widely used theme, it’s totally possible to make it original.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Marriage
Wedding Dress Shopping Top Tips. Top Story - November 2018.
Congratulations, you're getting married. I grew up always imagining my wedding, and I am sure that is the same for a lot of girls out there. So now we have a ring, it's time to pick a dress!
By Giulia DL7 years ago in Marriage
The Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings Ever
Often, star studded celebrity weddings are as exclusive as red carpet events. Celebrity weddings are known to be some of the most extravagant and exclusive parties around, with over the top decor, venues, dresses, and guest lists. Because celebrities have the money to spend, they want their big day to be as special as possible and they don’t worry about the price tag when putting together the ultimate ceremony. Usually, celebrities are marrying one another and their guest lists are filled with celebrity friends, so of course, they are wanting to impress everyone in attendance. Celebrity weddings from Los Angeles to New York City and beyond have spared no expense with the most expensive celebrity weddings being upwards of $30 million dollars or more.
By Lizzie Boudoir7 years ago in Marriage
How to Plan a Same Sex Wedding
When planning a same sex wedding, it's inevitable that your big day is going to veer away from the traditional wedding style in many ways. Traditional wedding ceremonies have a religious structure, and in many churches, gay couples are not accepted. Of course, in today’s society, we know that newlyweds are not always strictly man and woman. We have an understanding that marriage equality should allow all couples to marry regardless of gender, because love is love. Regardless of whether you hold a traditional wedding or not, having your family and friends present is what will legitimize your marriage and make your big day special. Therefore, when you plan a same sex wedding, it may be unique, but it will definitely be special, regardless of tradition.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Marriage