Easy Cuts That Make a Big Difference To Your Wedding Budget

Are you feeling the pain from an ever-expanding wedding budget? It doesn't have to be so expensive, and you can reign in the spending with a few practical decisions that will save you some serious cash.

Category: Wedding Materials

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Giving Your Mom a Prominent Part in Your Wedding

There are a lot of wonderful ways to give your mother or your spouse's mother a prominent place in your wedding, should you so choose, from involving her in planning or walking down the aisle together. 

Category: Wedding Planning

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Signs That It Is Time To Take the Next Step in Your Relationship

Are they the one? If you've been asking yourself that question, it might be time to consider going from relationship to engagement. Here's how to know if now's the right time to go to the next step in your relationship.

Category: Engagement

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Can’t Get Traditional Life Insurance? Explore These Alternatives

If you're having trouble acquiring life insurance, there are a variety of creative alternatives - including nontraditional plans and self-insurance - to ensure peace of mind for you and your family members.

Category: Funeral

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Don’t Want a Traditional Wedding? Try These Alternatives

While most of us think of large, traditional weddings when we think of weddings, there are plenty of alternative ceremonies for couples looking for a smaller scale or simpler wedding. Here are a few of our favorites.

Category: Wedding Planning

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A Checklist of Steps To Follow After a Loved One Passes

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always tough. Nevertheless, there's still business to attend to, from funeral arrangements to notifying others. At a loss of what to do after a loss? Follow this checklist.

Category: Funeral Loss

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A Quick Overview of Christian Baptism Throughout the Centuries

Baptism is one of the most popular religious rites in the world - millions of children are baptized each year. Baptism has a long and interesting history, from its origins in the gospels to modern day.

Category: Baptism

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Yes, You Can Still Get Married Despite COVID-19

Many couples who intended to get married this year have already postponed to next year. However, a stripped-down COVID wedding gives you the opportunity to remind yourselves why you're getting married in the first place.

Category: Wedding Planning Society

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Five Helpful Hints for Degenderizing a Wedding Ceremony

As LGBT couples wed, many find that some wedding traditions are rooted in gender norms that don't apply to their union. Thankfully, there are some creative ways LGBT couples can degenderize their wedding and reception.

Category: Wedding Planning Society

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Important Considerations for Queer Persons Regarding Death Preparation

No matter the age, married LGBTQ+ couples should do all of their estate planning as soon as possible. By taking care of all of the intricate details now, you're saving heartache and headaches down the road.

Category: Funeral

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