Managing Money in a Marriage
One of the biggest stressors in many marriages is money. Budgeting, bills, and finances in general can be a hard topic for many couples to deal with. In fact, it's a reason some couples wind up getting divorced. This i ...
Category: Marriage
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 ...
Category: Ceremonies Marriage
Be Sure to Take Off Your Engagement Ring in These Situations
After you have gotten engaged, you are definitely going to want to show off your ring a lot. Actually, saying “a lot” might be downplaying how often you are going to flash your ring finger in front of friends ...
Category: Marriage
Odd International Wedding Traditions to Give You Pause
Most families have specific traditions when it comes to celebrating new unions. Wedding rituals can be found all over the world. If you feel like members of your family are asking you to engage in some awkward or embarra ...
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 ...
Category: Marriage
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
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
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, ...
Category: Get Ordained Wedding Planning Marriage
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
“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 ...
Category: Ceremonies Marriage