Before my husband and I finally decided that we’d had enough of the wedding planning and eloped, we checked into what is required to apply for a marriage license. We found a really helpful website, www.usmarriagelaws.com, that told us everything we really needed to know about each state’s laws to obtain a marriage license. The [...]

Long after the wedding is over, the cake has been eaten, and the honeymoon is a distant memory, you will still have your wedding guest books as mementos of your special day. Many couples have more than one, but they come in different types. There is the traditional book that the guests sign when they [...]

Several months ago, I opened up my mailbox and sighed. Holding in my hand was an invitation to my best friend’s parents’ 50th wedding anniversary party. I have known my best friend and her family for almost 30 years, so I am very close to all of them. There is no way I would miss [...]

You want to look your very best on your daughter’s wedding day. The dieting and the hard work you put into your appearance in the months before the special day have paid off but you still need a gown that has a little extra room. Plus size mother of the bride dresses are not very [...]

Though June has always been the most popular month for weddings and late spring/early summer the most popular season, more and more couples are deciding to have a fall wedding instead of the traditional summer affair.  Not only is it usually less expensive to get married in the fall due to a lower demand for [...]

Everyone knows weddings are expensive endeavors and this doesn’t stop with the bride and the groom.  Chosen attendants often carry the cost of throwing showers, stag nights, and purchasing their wedding attire.  Thankfully, there are ways to cut costs for attendants, and one is by allowing them to find cheap bridesmaid dresses. One of the biggest [...]

Wedding anniversaries are a time to let your partner know that they are special. It’s a chance to show your romantic side. They only come around once a year and heaven forbid that you forget one! Some people like to be traditional and follow the set rules for anniversary presents, from paper for the first anniversary [...]

If you have ever been to a bachelorette party, you know what goes on! This should be the time when you have absolutely the best fun before the big day arrives. Sure the wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, and all that shopping is fun too, but nothing competes with the bachelorette party and all those crazy [...]

Save the date announcements are a great vehicle for informing friends and family about a special occasion that you would like them to share with you. Many of your potential guests will find the information useful if they have it in advance. The save the date announcements help your future guests to make plans for [...]

Too busy with your work to cook at home?  Preparing all of your main dinners just once a month is a new concept that is catching on in the U.S. You might want to look into the idea because it’ll save you a lot of time during the month. Find out why it’s popular and [...]