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Use Your Wedding To Support Causes That Matter to You

One uplifting 2020 trend is couples foregoing wedding gifts, and instead requesting charitable donations to causes close to their hearts. If you're in a financial place to do so, consider donations over gifts.

Category: Wedding Materials

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Estate Planning: Why Same-Sex Couples Need To Act Now

Same-sex partners who are cohabitating but not married should seriously consider creating end-of-life documents, even if they are young. Unfortunately, same-sex couples do not enjoy legal protections afforded others.

Category: Loss

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A Quick Guide to Save-the-Date Cards

COVID-19 has put a pin in most weddings this summer (and potentially beyond). But that means that save-the-date cards are even more critical now than ever! Keep your guests informed with these save-the-date tips.

Category: Wedding Materials

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Considering a Backyard Wedding? Read This First

Having a backyard wedding is a clever way to cut costs on your wedding and make it more personal at the same time. Still, there are some things you'll need to know before you commit to tying the knot in the backyard.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Understanding the Minimony Trend and Whether It’s Right for You

With COVID going on and most weddings getting canceled, some are turning to 'minimonies' in place of a wedding this summer. A minimony is a symbolic placeholder for your wedding, a stripped-down wedding experience.

Category: Ceremonies

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Dying as They Lived: Unique Funerals Through History

While funerals are typically a somber time of quiet reflection, they don't have to be if the departed didn't want theirs to be. Here are some celebrity funerals that were creative tributes to those who passed.

Category: Funeral

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The Call for Compassion in the Age of COVID-19

In the age of COVID, many of us are anxious about our health, our loved ones, even the economy. Practicing empathy and compassion towards your fellow humans will help all of us get through this pandemic together.

Category: Loss

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Commit To Cooking With Your Partner and Find a Great Way To Connect

Cooking as a couple is a great way to strengthen your bond, save money, and improve your health. If you don't know a spatula from a colander, here's how to get started on cooking for yourself and your partner.

Category: Marriage

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In Defense of the Honeymoon

While honeymoons are kind of tough to do currently, eventually life will get back to normal and honeymoons will be possible again. While you wait for that day, take the time to plan the perfect getaway.

Category: Wedding Planning

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A Guide To Selecting Gifts for Your Significant Other

Is your partner one of those people that's just hard to buy a gift for? Knowing how to find the perfect gift for a picky partner is an underrated and valuable skill to keeping your relationship healthy and happy.

Category: Marriage

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