2 Many Dads

Divorce has become a regular part of American culture, and sad as that is, it may impact many brides on their wedding day. If you are one of the many women who now has two dads, it can be hard to choose who to walk you down the aisle. Are you closer to your step [...]

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Including the Mother of the Groom

When planning your wedding, you’ll have tons of people support you with every decision – your mother, your bridesmaids, and (of course) your husband-to-be. Including the mother of the groom, though, can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a close relationship. Here’s how to keep your finance’s mom involved, even if you don’t know [...]

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A Wedding with Two Dads

Divorce has become a regular part of American culture, and sad as that is, it may impact many brides on their wedding day. If you are one of the many women who now has two dads, it can be hard to choose who to walk you down the aisle. Are you closer to your step [...]

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Gifts for Mom

  When planning gifts for your wedding party, don’t forget the mothers! It is your wedding, so you’re the one who should be receiving not giving, for the most part, but it is always a nice gesture to give the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom something small to commemorate the [...]

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Fishing for dollars: How to politely ask for money for your wedding

Weddings cost a ton, and most couples have a little help paying for their big day. If this is your second wedding, you might be on your own, but otherwise, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for help from your parents. The problem falls with asking for this money. Are you uncomfortable about approaching your [...]

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How to include pets in your wedding ceremony

Who are your dearest and closest friends? If you listed your dog or cat just now, you should consider having a place for your furry friend in your wedding reception. Says Autumn Rhea Carpenter of Weddings in Cleveland: “For many couples, the ceremony includes a family pet. There are several ways to include your pets in [...]

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Kids at your wedding reception

Some couples do not permit children at their wedding ceremony or reception because they think the kids will become unruly or a distraction. Others simply want to have an adult-only party. However, if you decide that you want to include children at your wedding reception, there are several things you can do to help both the [...]

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Why you should talk about the Yankees and the Red Sox before you say “I Do”

You are planning to get married in a week, a month, a year. Sweaty palms. Second thoughts. Cold feet. These are all normal feelings for a bride or groom. But one thing that can help is talking about marriage before the wedding. This may seem obvious, but it’s a must for every couple. Experts agree that [...]

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Top 3 reasons to hire a wedding planner

Planning your wedding is a enormous undertaking. Trying to balance the budget, the vendors and the families, along with your full-time job (or studies) and the rest of your life can become very stressful. Instead of handling it all yourself, you should consider hiring a professional wedding planner. Here are the top three reasons to hire a wedding planner. [...]

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Bride-to-be manners from A to Z

Wedding planning is stressful, and sometimes you just have to scream. However, it is important to keep in mind that you shouldn’t scream at the people around you! Although getting ready for your big day is tough, if you keep your cool and use your manners, people will be nicer to you in return. Pleasant [...]

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