Smart Tips for Your Wedding Guest List

Getting married is a lot like planning a large party in many ways, especially since you’ll be including food, drink, entertainment and decorations. Besides these details, you’ll also need to select a venue an ...

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Jumping the Broom: Its Origins and Meanings

In nearly every culture, weddings signify entry into a new stage of one’s life. Since humans have been choosing symbols and infusing them with significance since the beginning of time, it’s no surprise that m ...

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Too Many Weddings: Guest Etiquette

When you hit a certain age in life, people you know are going to start getting married at a much more rapid pace. Before you can even say “I do,” you’re going to notice your calendar filling up with eng ...

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How to Deal With an Uncooperative Bridesmaid

There's no getting around it: Weddings can be very stressful. This isn't just true for the bride and groom, it can happen to others involved in the wedding party as well. While your flower girls and ring bearers aren't l ...

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What to Do After You Are Baptized

Baptism is an important part of the Christian faith. Jesus himself was baptized. It is a lifetime commitment to live your life as a Christian. If you have been baptized recently, then you probably already know this. You ...

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Common Questions About Baptism

If you are a Christian, getting baptized is an important step for your faith. While it isn't a requirement in most denominations, it is something that can signify your faith in God and your commitment to live your life f ...

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How to Officiate at a Funeral Service

A funeral service addresses what may be a universal need to say goodbye through ceremony. Most religions follow their own practices regarding services, but ceremonial differences may have as much to do with cultural ...

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Creative and Personal Alternatives to Traditional Funerals

Baby Boomers have led the way for countless emerging trends in many aspects of life for decades. It turns out, end-of-life issues pose no exception. Funerals and memorial services are being made more distinctive and indi ...

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Skipping the Traditional Wedding Gown: Formalwear Options for Your Special Day

You might have visions of making your grand entry in a luxurious white ball gown complete with a gorgeous train and decadent details like lace, sequins, rhinestones or tiny fabric flowers . . . or not. Maybe you prefer a ...

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Picture Perfect: Keeping Your Wedding Photos Problem-Free

Your wedding photos are still frames from probably the most significant moment of your life, holding treasured memories for decades to come. However, your snapshots could be accidentally ruined by seemingly minor details ...

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