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10 Wedding-Related Signs Your Marriage Will Not Last. Top Story - September 2018.
I'm a true believer that a wedding can tell you volumes about a couple. It can tell you who their biggest friends are, what they value, the type of lifestyle they'll have together, and also their socioeconomic status. It also can be a great indicator of whether a marriage will last.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Marriage
How My Wedding Came a Lot Sooner Than Expected
It was Labor Day weekend of 2016 when I had met my husband for the first time. I had went to meet a friend of his who had never been to New York City before and my husband was there to give him the tour. I had met the friend through an online dating site and thought it was good to meet. Now the friend had mentioned to me that my now husband was going to tag along since it was his first time in New York City and he just wanted to see around Manhattan so I said that it was ok and we had met that Saturday before Labor Day.
By Katherine M.7 years ago in Marriage
Alternative Wedding Venues You Should Consider
If you’re engaged and planning your upcoming wedding, you may be wanting to veer away from the classic church wedding. Alternative wedding venues are becoming the new trend in today’s wedding scene, not only because of the religious connotation attached to church weddings that might not always be favorable, but also because the traditional venue of a church may not be as unique. New age brides want to be different, and their ceremony and reception should match their personality. If you want to save money, some ulterior wedding venues make that easy, such as outdoor spaces. Other wedding venues will make your big day more luxurious. Here are some of the best unique wedding venues to create an experience unlike any other.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Marriage
Just the Three Weddings?
I just, I don’t know. I hadn’t been to a wedding in almost 6 years and then I get hit with 2 cousins and a brother looking to cram 3 in between June and September. My cousins, Helen and Claire, no problem, they gave us lots of time to prepare. My brother Kieran? No, he got engaged at the end of last year and then he decided to stick his date in before either of the aforementioned, June the 8th.
By Brian McVeigh7 years ago in Marriage
Memorable Proposal Ideas You'll Never Forget
You don't want your proposal to be canned, to just copy someone else's idea, but you also don't want to be boring. You want to give your proposal a personal spin, make it meaningful and heartfelt, but it can be difficult to come up with creative, memorable proposal ideas that your hopefully-soon-to-be spouse won't be able to resist (not that they would anyway, of course). There are a number of ways to prepare to pop the question, and here are a few such memorable ideas to help you plan the perfect proposal.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Marriage
What to Do If You and Your Fiancé Can't Agree on a Honeymoon Destination
You're a little bit country, he's a little bit rock and roll. You love the idea of tea with the Queen, he loves the idea of kicking back with a Budweiser and Ted Nugent. As wild as it is for many to believe, there are a lot of couples out there who are spectacularly different when it comes to personal tastes.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Marriage
10 Ways to Make Wedding Planning Less Stressful
Ask just about any bride, article, or online source, wedding planning is stressful and just plain not fun. Why does it have to be that way? Wedding planning should be a fun process in which you decide what to make out of one of the most important days of your life. But how do we go from stressful and exhausting to fun and exciting?
By Olivia Anderson7 years ago in Marriage
10 Signs Your Wedding Will Be a Disaster. Top Story - September 2018.
There’s nothing better than a beautifully put-together wedding. The bride looks beautiful, the groom looks handsome, and everything is done picture-perfect. It’s a lasting tribute to love and how important it is to everyone around. A perfect wedding is something most girls dream of, which is why shows like Say Yes to the Dress exist.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Marriage
10 Wedding Problems That Suggest a Far Deeper Problem with Your Relationship
If you ask almost anyone who has ever worked weddings, they'll tell you that planning a wedding is the ultimate relationship test. There's always drama surrounding the guest list, choosing a venue, and even hammering out little details like wedding favor ideas.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Marriage
What to Do If Your Groom Isn't Interested in Planning the Wedding with You
Weddings are incredibly intricate events that involve planning out every little detail to perfection. It's a time-consuming, detail-oriented, and emotionally taxing ordeal—and that's actually why many people hire wedding planners rather than doing it on their own.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Marriage
