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Unexpected Relationship Benefits of Social Distancing

The coronavirus pandemic has all of us maintaining social distances, which has lead to spending the majority of our time stuck at home with maybe a walk outside or a trip to the grocery store. For couples living or isolating together, this means weeks of one-on-one time. It might seem like a stressful situation since couples […]

Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Happy

Whether you’re newly married or have been together a long time, at some point there’s a worry that’s probably crossed your mind: divorce. Even if you don’t have any urge to get divorced yourself, it’s hard to ignore the discussion & statistics all around us through media or friendships. But just because divorce is common doesn’t mean it […]

Maid of Honor Responsibilities to Help the Bride

Maid of honor responsibilities to help the bride aren’t quite what they used to be. Your choice will need to be on her toes in a very different way. The maid of honor is in charge of the bachelorette party and bridal shower. She also leads the rest of the bridesmaids throughout the planning process […]

Ways to De-Stress on Your Wedding Day

The morning of your wedding day is supposed to be a time of excitement & jubilation. But with cameras in your face, bridesmaids running in and out of your bedroom or hotel suite, and a future  mother-in-law criticizing your hair and makeup choices, the entire day can start off feeling more like a stressful occasion. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed […]

Wedding Day Makeup Tips

Your wedding is probably the most-photographed day of your life. There are so many things you want to make sure are perfect on your big day from seating arrangements, music, catering, and décor. Some aspects of planning take a back seat like your wedding day makeup. As far as makeup goes it should be at the top […]

Things You Should Practice Before Your Big Day

Practice makes perfect. Your wedding day is no different. You’ve got to put in the work to ensure everything falls into place. From scheduling a hair and makeup trial to learning how to bustle your wedding dress, here are some things you should practice before your big day. Your First Dance You should always consider […]

Wedding Reminders for Guests

A well-informed guest is a happy guest!  While guests don’t need to know all the details of your wedding, there are some details that they need to know. In addition to the basic when and where of the wedding, you’ll be glad you have wedding reminders for guests. Put them on your wedding website, on a […]

How to make your engagement ring look larger than life.

Regardless of your budget, you can make your diamond look bigger than it is without the cost of it going up in carat size. From strategically choosing cuts, shapes, and settings to choosing thin bands with fewer prongs, following are some tricks of the trade. We found these tips at Brides.com on how to make […]

Tips for Finding the Best Wedding Shoes

The wedding shoes you choose for your wedding day should show off your personal style and wedding style/theme. They should also coordinate with your dress, wedding colors, and overall look. Our friends at brides.com suggest to keep in mind they also need to be comfortable for the long wedding day from your ceremony to your […]

ADVANTAGES TO HAVING A WINTER WEDDING

Contrary to some misconceptions, there are advantages to having a winter wedding. Summer weddings can be amazing but there are some downsides to consider.  An extremely hot day could make a hot mess of a bride’s beautifully done hairstyle and makeup. With hectic summer schedules and vacations a good portion of your guests might have to […]