4 Tips for Writing a Eulogy

Dealing with the death of a friend or loved one is never easy. If you’ve been asked to give the eulogy, you may feel anxious. You might worry that you won’t know what to say, you’ll lose your composure ...

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A Fast Guide to Bar Mitzvah Guest Etiquette

The presence of social media at social events such as weddings, funerals and bar mitzvahs has added another layer of complexity when it comes to etiquette. Within the last decade, experts have set down guidelines for the ...

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Oh No, They Didn’t! When Guests Upstage the Wedding

If you’re knee-deep in planning your wedding, you might find your thoughts drifting to all the things that could possibly go wrong. What if the caterers don’t show? Might someone’s rambunctious pet dest ...

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How Pet Parents Throw Weddings

In many households, pets are members of the family. The absolute joy that cats and dogs bring to life makes them invaluable to surviving daily life. When you and your partner have spent time raising a furry little friend ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

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Ideas for a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony

Many couples elect to include wedding vows and ceremonial traditions based on Christian elements or liturgy from other faiths. However, atheists, agnostics, and secular humanists may find themselves at a loss when planni ...

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The Quinceañera: A Coming of Age Celebration With Old Roots

Coming of age rituals are prevalent in many cultures across the world, both past and present. Each rite of passage places emphasis on values and responsibilities deemed to be important when a young person transitions fro ...

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Some Truly Unusual Weddings

While you and your partner are planning for your wedding, you might realize you want to include some very specific elements. Your wedding is a reflection of the love you share, which means you need to make sure the exper ...

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Avoid Disaster at Your Outdoor Wedding

After getting engaged, you and your partner may have spent many long hours discussing the details of when and where you wish to be wed. The preliminary planning phase of your wedding will probably be the most enjoyable. ...

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Throw a Wedding Without Throwing Away Your Savings

Making a commitment to love and cherish your partner forever can be a wonderful way to celebrate your bond. The decision to get married is no small undertaking. For everything to work out the way you might like it to, th ...

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Your Nuptial Edibles: Finding the Perfect Wedding Caterer

Selecting a caterer is one of the key decisions you’ll make while planning your wedding. You want your food to be delicious and eye-catching, yet you also need to ensure that your ideas will not break the bank. If ...

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