The Lowdown on Marriage Licenses: What To Know Before You Apply

The marriage license is the official piece of paper that makes you legally married. Some people find this daunting, but don't worry! Receiving, signing, and turning in the license is simple with a few easy tips.

Category: Wedding Planning

weddings legal marriage license

Crafting a Guest List That Makes You Both Happy

Creating your wedding guest list might seem simple- but it can be deceptively difficult due to interpersonal or family politics. Keep the complications to a minimum with some simple guest list tips and tricks.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding wedding invitation communication wedding guests family

A Quick Guide to Your Wedding Venue Setup

One of the most important parts of your wedding is the venue. But with multiple vendors and hours of prep work, getting your venue set up perfectly might seem daunting. Consider these tips to keep organized.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding day wedding venue wedding guests

Getting Married? Pay Attention to These Income Tax Details

An oft-overlooked part of getting married is the effect on your income tax. Can you claim a deduction for wedding expenses? Are cash gifts taxable? Know how your wedding will impact your tax liability to avoid surprises.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding gifts wedding attire finance

Simple Beauty Secrets for Your Big Day

You're going to want to look your best on your wedding day. Getting it all perfect- skin, hair, makeup- will require a bit of forethought, but these tips will ensure you look radiant when you walk down the aisle.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding day self care appearance

Making Time for Each Other While Planning Your Wedding

Everyone knows wedding planning is stressful and time consuming. If you're planning your nuptials and getting overwhelmed, it's important to take a night or two and spend quality, stress-free time with your partner.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding communication relationships

Religion and Work - What’s Professional and What Isn’t?

For the faithful, balancing religion and the workplace can be tough. Many people do not know what is an appropriate display of one's faith at work and what steps over the line into inappropriate conduct.

Category: Faith

legal

Getting Engaged in the Modern Era

With all of the pomp and circumstance that comes with modern engagements, you can bet that getting engaged nowadays is a bit different than you grandparents' engagement. Engagements in the 21st century are a big deal.

Category: Get Ordained Wedding Planning

wedding culture

Staying Busy After a Loss

Dealing with the death of a close friend or family member can be incredibly trying. It might be tempting to give in to your grief and sink into it- but it is important to stay active and busy after such a big loss.

Category: Loss

funeral grief self care relationships

Save Money by Tying the Knot in These States

Finding the balance between a great wedding venue and staying within your budget can prove a challenge. If you're looking to save money, consider celebrating your big day at a venue in a different state.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding day money wedding venue