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Ditch the Madness and Have a Relaxing Bachelorette Party

Bachelorette parties are known for being off-the-walls. If you are not interested in getting wasted with your girls and having a half-remembered night with male dancers and endless trips to the bathroom, then maybe a mor ...

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Engagement Ring Discussions

The tradition of marriage changes with each passing year. Once, it was quite common for a person in a relationship to surprise his or her significant other by “popping the question” in a surprising way. While ...

Category: Wedding Planning Marriage

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A Crash Course on Wedding Gift-Giving Etiquette

Many wedding etiquette guides specify how newlyweds should approach receiving their wedding presents, but what about guests who wish to bestow gifts upon the happy couple? If you’re stuck on what to give and you ne ...

Category: Marriage

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Dressing the Groomsmen in Your Wedding

Many couples decide to have a wedding party, pulling in their closest friends and family members to stand with them at the end of the aisle. It can be daunting enough for the bride and groom to find the perfect outfits, ...

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Hacking Your Honeymoon: Tips to Save Time and Money

Your honeymoon is a great chance to spend time with each other before returning to the hustle and bustle of daily life. Nevertheless, you’re probably contending with a couple of obstacles in arranging your getaway. ...

Category: Marriage

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“Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace”

It’s a phrase you never want to hear a response to when you’re standing at the aisle, ready to speak your vows and marry the person you love. Yet, Hollywood movies and television shows often rely on it as a d ...

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The Backstory Behind “Here Comes the Bride”

If you've attended a few weddings, you might have heard the familiar “Bridal Chorus,” otherwise known as “Here Comes the Bride” or the “Bridal March,” played during the processional. Y ...

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In Sickness and Health: Making the Right Married Lifestyle Choices

Marriage is a joining of two souls as one. Of course, this does not always suggest the best results. When two people come together who both have destructive habits, those habits can easily grow out of control. Even seemi ...

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A Special Message You Never Forget

Tradition is a huge part of marriage. For many, a wedding is the chance to engage with the rituals that have been involved with these types of ceremonies for hundreds of years. Of course, it is important to remember that ...

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Details You May Not Have Considered for Your Wedding

Planning for your wedding requires a great deal of time and energy. Even if you are hoping for a small and intimate affair, you need to be on top of the various tasks associated with planning for your big day. While you ...

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