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Your First Steps to Planning a Same-Gender Wedding

Same-gender weddings are legal in all 50 states, but they do come with their own set of special circumstances. From deciding on clothing to vetting vendors, follow these tips to ensure your wedding is flawless!

Category: Wedding Planning

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Make Way for the Groom! Fascinating Facts About the Baraat

Although the Indian subcontinent is characterized by a wide range of regionally based cultural traditions, some customs are observed by people from many regions and ethnic groups. That includes the baraat, a festive groo ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

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Attending a Christening? Observe These Etiquette Tips

In many Christian sects, christening is one of the first significant events in someone’s life. While christenings are typically held when the person is an infant, they’re ceremonies infused with meaning for b ...

Category: Ceremonies Church

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What to Do After You Are Baptized

Baptism is an important part of the Christian faith. Jesus himself was baptized. It is a lifetime commitment to live your life as a Christian. If you have been baptized recently, then you probably already know this. You ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

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Common Questions About Baptism

If you are a Christian, getting baptized is an important step for your faith. While it isn't a requirement in most denominations, it is something that can signify your faith in God and your commitment to live your life f ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

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A Fast Guide to Bar Mitzvah Guest Etiquette

The presence of social media at social events such as weddings, funerals and bar mitzvahs has added another layer of complexity when it comes to etiquette. Within the last decade, experts have set down guidelines for the ...

Category: Ceremonies Society

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