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Something Old, Something New: The Origins of Common Wedding Traditions

Planning your nuptials means giving careful thought to every detail involved. That includes typical wedding customs that might easily be taken for granted. Whether you’re a traditional type at heart or you want to ...

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Your Wedding, Other People’s Opinions: Handling Comments and Criticism

As you’re about to get married, you’re probably inundated in wedding advice from every direction. You hear well-meaning relatives, friends, and maybe even coworkers opining about everything from your venue an ...

Category: Wedding Planning

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8 Reasons to Get Married in the Fall

There is a reason spring is called wedding season. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and everything feels brand new. However, there are good reasons to go against the norm and get married at a different ...

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Practical Advice for Newlyweds

Marriage is a funny thing. Though romantic films and fairytales put a lot of odd expectations on love, nothing can really prepare you for what married life is going to be like. In many ways, life will putter on as usual ...

Category: Marriage

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Do’s and Don’ts for Your Wedding Invitations

As you start to plan your wedding, creating invitations is probably near the top of your list. After all, they communicate vital details as well as the intended mood and tone for your nuptials. Putting your best face for ...

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Important Tips for Your Save-the-Date Cards

You may share details about your impending nuptials on social media or chat about the big day with your closest associates. However, your save-the-date cards will probably be the first communication your guests will rece ...

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Common Myths About Marriage

When it comes to marriage, nearly everyone has an opinion. You may find that once you are married, more people than ever are offering their unsolicited advice or asking you and your spouse personal questions. For some re ...

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Avoid These Common Wedding Etiquette Mistakes

Weddings are events that combine legal aspects, personal values, and sometimes religious beliefs to acknowledge the beginning of a couple’s lifelong journey of love and support. Most are also community affairs atte ...

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Essential Tips for Wedding Party Members

If you’ve been asked to serve as an attendant in your friends’ wedding, you may feel honored, excited, nervous, and maybe a little overwhelmed. They’re counting on you for so many reasons, and not just ...

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Interesting American Wedding Customs You Might Want In Your Wedding

In the grand scheme of things, America is quite a young country. Still, a lot has changed since the nation was first colonized by Europeans. As the years have passed by, a number of traditions have come and gone. When it ...

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